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Pathotrak

Laurel, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

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Pathotrak develops technologies to speed up foodborne pathogen detection for food producers and food-safety testing labs, based on microfluidic research originating at NIST and the University of Maryland. Its products aim to reduce food safety risks and prevent outbreaks across the food industry.

BiotechDeep TechFoodTechHealthtech

Founders & leadership

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Colin HowellExecutive
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Javier AtenciaNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Frank YiannisBoard director

Investors · 2

Maryland TEDCOUpper Marlboro · $500K – $1.5M
TEDCOColumbia

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5.1M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2023–2024

▶$2.2MraisedSep 2025 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Javier AtenciaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Colin HowellExecutive Officer, Director
  • Frank YiannisDirector
Offering amount
$3.5M
Amount sold
$2.2M
First sale
Jun 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.9MraisedDec 2023 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Colin HowellDirector
  • Javier AtenciaExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$2.9M
First sale
Nov 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
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 · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase II2022$884.8K
National Science FoundationPhase I2020$224.9K

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.

In the news

TEDCO-Backed Pathotrak Secures $2.2M Debt in Push Toward Food Safety | citybizcitybiz.co · Sep 2025This Maryland startup is helping consumers 'romaine' calm about food safety - Technical.lytechnical.ly · May 2022$1.2M Seed Round puts Maryland’s Pathotrak on Course to Disrupt $10B Food Safety Market with Rapid Testing Technology | BioBuzzbiobuzz.io · Jun 2020

Frequently asked questions

What does Pathotrak do?
Pathotrak develops technologies to speed up foodborne pathogen detection for food producers and food-safety testing labs, based on microfluidic research originating at NIST and the University of Maryland. Its products aim to reduce food safety risks and prevent outbreaks across the food industry.
Who are Pathotrak's investors?
Pathotrak's investors include Maryland TEDCO, TEDCO.
How much funding has Pathotrak raised?
Pathotrak has disclosed $5.1M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Pathotrak headquartered?
Pathotrak is headquartered in Laurel, US.