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Kalion Inc.

Milton, US · Founded 2010 · 1 known investors

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Kalion manufactures high-purity glucaric acid and glucuronic acid for use as corrosion inhibitors, polymer additives, and ingredients in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and energy drinks. The company serves formulators and manufacturers across cleaning, concrete, water treatment, polymers, and pharmaceutical applications.

Founders & leadership

Kalion Inc. was founded in 2010 by Kristala Prather and Darcy Prather.

KPKristala Prather
Kristala PratherCo-founder
DPDarcy Prather
Darcy PratherFounder and CEOExecutive Officer, Director at Kalion

Board

RM
Robert MiniuttiBoard director
NJ
Nada JainBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$6.7M disclosed across 7 rounds · 2013–2023

▶$405.9KraisedNov 2023 · 21 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andrew ShaferDirector
  • Joan ZiefDirector
  • Robert MiniuttiDirector
  • Melissa J. KentDirector
  • Kristala Jones PratherDirector
  • Darcy PratherExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$405.9K
First sale
Oct 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$640.8KraisedNov 2022 · 36 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joan ZiefDirector
  • Robert MiniuttiDirector
  • Darcy Dion PratherExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kristala Jones PratherDirector
  • Melissa KentDirector
  • Andrew ShaferDirector
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$640.8K
First sale
Nov 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$700.4KraisedJun 2021 · 46 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Darcy PratherExecutive Officer, Director
  • Melissa KentDirector
  • Joan ZiefDirector
  • Kristala Jones PratherDirector
  • Robert MiniuttiDirector
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$700.4K
First sale
Jun 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedMar 2019 · 42 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Darcy PratherExecutive Officer, Director
  • Joan ZiefDirector
  • Robert MiniuttiDirector
  • Melissa KentDirector
  • Kristala Jones PratherDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
Feb 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$519KraisedMar 2017 · 45 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert MiniuttiDirector
  • Darcy PratherExecutive Officer, Director
  • Joan ZiefDirector
  • Kristala Jones PratherExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$519K
First sale
Mar 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$697.2KraisedApr 2015 · 46 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert MiniuttiDirector
  • Darcy PratherExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nada JainDirector
  • Kristala Jones PratherExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$697.2K
First sale
Apr 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$747.3KraisedJan 2014 · 37 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Darcy PratherExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nada JainDirector
  • Kristala Jones PratherExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert MiniuttiDirector
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$747.3K
First sale
Dec 2013
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase II2020$746.8K
National Science FoundationPhase ISTTR2018$225K
National Science FoundationPhase ISTTR2015$225K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Kalion Inc. do?
Kalion manufactures high-purity glucaric acid and glucuronic acid for use as corrosion inhibitors, polymer additives, and ingredients in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and energy drinks. The company serves formulators and manufacturers across cleaning, concrete, water treatment, polymers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Who founded Kalion Inc.?
Kalion Inc. was founded by Kristala Prather, Darcy Prather in 2010.
Who are Kalion Inc.'s investors?
Kalion Inc.'s investors include Boston Harbor Angels.
How much funding has Kalion Inc. raised?
Kalion Inc. has disclosed $6.7M raised across 7 rounds.
Where is Kalion Inc. headquartered?
Kalion Inc. is headquartered in Milton, US.