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Kinnos

Brooklyn, US · Founded 2014 · 2 known investors

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Kinnos makes Highlight, a colorant additive for disinfectant wipes that provides real-time visual feedback on surface coverage and cleaning technique to healthcare facilities. The technology helps staff and facilities improve disinfection effectiveness and consistency without changing existing cleaning workflows.

Founders & leadership

Kinnos was founded in 2014 by Jason Kang, Kevin Tyan, and Katherine Jin.

JKJason Kang
Jason KangCo-Founder and CEO2014–2025
KTKevin Tyan
Kevin TyanCo-Founder and Chief Technology Officer2014–2019Investor at Venrock
KJKatherine Jin
Katherine JinCo-Founder and CTO2019–2024

Investors · 2

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$17.3M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2017–2022

▶$5.5MraisedNov 2022 · 26 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Eric StoneDirector
  • Robert ZollarsDirector
  • Jason KangExecutive Officer, Director
  • Katherine JinExecutive Officer
  • Sherman LeeExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$5.5M
Amount sold
$5.5M
First sale
Jan 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.5MraisedNov 2022 · 30 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • KATHERINE JINExecutive Officer
  • SHERMAN LEEExecutive Officer
  • ROBERT ZOLLARSDirector
  • ERIC STONEDirector
  • JASON KANGExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$4.5M
First sale
Nov 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.3MraisedMar 2020 · 21 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • William GinsbergDirector
  • Robert RosenbergDirector
  • Shawn MarcellDirector
  • Kevin TyanExecutive Officer
  • Katherine JinExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jason KangExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$6.3M
Amount sold
$6.3M
First sale
Feb 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1MraisedMar 2017 · 13 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jason KangExecutive Officer
  • Kevin TyanExecutive Officer
  • Katherine JinExecutive Officer
Amount sold
$1M
Minimum investment
$10K
First sale
Feb 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Kinnos do?
Kinnos makes Highlight, a colorant additive for disinfectant wipes that provides real-time visual feedback on surface coverage and cleaning technique to healthcare facilities. The technology helps staff and facilities improve disinfection effectiveness and consistency without changing existing cleaning workflows.
Who founded Kinnos?
Kinnos was founded by Jason Kang, Kevin Tyan, Katherine Jin in 2014.
Who are Kinnos's investors?
Kinnos's investors include Prolog Ventures, Partnership Fund for NYC.
How much funding has Kinnos raised?
Kinnos has disclosed $17.3M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Kinnos headquartered?
Kinnos is headquartered in Brooklyn, US.