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Pathotrak

Laurel, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 6 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

Pathotrak develops foodborne pathogen detection kits and a next-generation enrichment platform for food safety testing labs, offering fast time-to-results across sample types such as fresh produce, beef, poultry, and environmental swabs. Its products are designed to be USDA and FDA compliant.

BiotechFoodTechHardware

Founders & leadership

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Colin HowellinChief Commercial Officer (CCO)
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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

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5.1M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2023–2025

▶$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.

Competitors · 3

by search overlap
CenTrak7 shared keywordsCenTrak provides Real-Time Location System (RTLS) technology for healthcare facilities, including IoT wearables, infrastructure devices, software, and integrations with systems like EMR, CMMS, and Nurse Call. Its solutions cover asset tracking, patient and staff safety, workflow, environmental monitoring, and patient experience across hospitals and health systems.
PSTrax4 shared keywordsPSTrax provides software that automates scheduling, tracking, and documentation of fire and EMS operations, including vehicles, stations, supplies, assets, SCBA, PPE, controlled substances, and blood products. It is aimed at public safety agencies managing routine checks and compliance records.
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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 foodborne pathogen detection kits and a next-generation enrichment platform for food safety testing labs, offering fast time-to-results across sample types such as fresh produce, beef, poultry, and environmental swabs. Its products are designed to be USDA and FDA compliant.
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 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Pathotrak headquartered?
Pathotrak is headquartered in Laurel, US.