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SafeTraces

Pleasanton, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

SafeTraces develops technology to measure and verify indoor air quality and ventilation performance, aimed at ensuring air safety in indoor environments. The company applies scientific methods to assess and improve air quality standards for building and facility safety.

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Founders & leadership

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Ulrike HodgesNamed on SEC filing
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Antonios ZografosNamed on SEC filing
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John KrausNamed on SEC filing
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Rob VeresNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 2

City LightNew York · $1M – $6M
S2G InvestmentsChicago · $1M – $5M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$19M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2017–2018

▶$10MraisedOct 2018 · 13 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ulrike HodgesDirector
  • Antonios ZografosExecutive Officer, Director
  • John KrausDirector
  • Rob VeresDirector
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$10M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Sep 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$9MraisedNov 2017 · 22 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Anthony ZografosExecutive Officer, Director
  • Elliott GrantDirector
  • John KrausDirector
  • Rob VeresDirector
  • Ulrike HodgesExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$9.6M
Amount sold
$9M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Sep 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
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 · 2

by search overlap
Trustrace8 shared keywordsTrusTrace offers an AI-powered SaaS platform for supply chain traceability, risk, and compliance management, letting companies track suppliers, materials, and certifications and collect primary data from the value chain. It serves fashion and textile businesses preparing for regulations such as the EU Digital Product Passport, from enterprises to startups and suppliers.
Our Trace5 shared keywordsTrace is a climate disclosure platform that helps businesses measure, report, and reduce emissions and produce audit-ready disclosures under ASRS S2, AASB S1, and ISSB frameworks. It serves finance teams and auditors, with a focus on Australian entities subject to mandatory climate disclosure.

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Non-dilutive funding · 7 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2023$74.5K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2023$74.4K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase IISTTR2022$749.5K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2022$49.3K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of HealthPhase II2018$980.7K
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Food and Drug AdministrationPhase II2017$958.7K
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Food and Drug AdministrationPhase I2016$140.2K

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.

Frequently asked questions

What does SafeTraces do?
SafeTraces develops technology to measure and verify indoor air quality and ventilation performance, aimed at ensuring air safety in indoor environments. The company applies scientific methods to assess and improve air quality standards for building and facility safety.
Who are SafeTraces's investors?
SafeTraces's investors include City Light, S2G Investments.
How much funding has SafeTraces raised?
SafeTraces has disclosed $19M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is SafeTraces headquartered?
SafeTraces is headquartered in Pleasanton, US.