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.
Board
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 TechnologyRule 506(b)
- 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
▶$640.8KraisedNov 2022 · 36 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- 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
▶$700.4KraisedJun 2021 · 46 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- 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
▶$3MraisedMar 2019 · 42 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- 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
▶$519KraisedMar 2017 · 45 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- 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
▶$697.2KraisedApr 2015 · 46 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- 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
▶$747.3KraisedJan 2014 · 37 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- 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
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| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2020 | $746.8K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase ISTTR | 2018 | $225K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase ISTTR | 2015 | $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.

