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Secure Food Solutions

Martin, US · Founded 2014 · 2 known investors

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Secure Food Solutions develops the Mini Aflatoxin Sorter, a portable device that uses UV light and computer vision to detect and remove aflatoxin-contaminated maize kernels for small-scale farming households in Sub-Saharan Africa. The technology addresses a critical food safety and public health threat linked to childhood malnutrition in the region.

AgTechFoodTechHardwareImpact & Social Good

Founders & leadership

CRChris Ramezanpour
Chris RamezanpourExecutive
AJ
Andrew JordanExecutive
JCJohn Cole
John ColeExecutiveJohn Cole has worked as a transformation manager in consumer goods manufacturing, with experience spanning high-volume chilled production, lean manufacturing, FMCG, bakery operations, warehouse and logistics, dairy, and meat industry sectors. He serves as Executive Officer and Director of Secure Food Solutions, which develops portable technology for detecting aflatoxin contamination in maize.

Board

DDDean Didato
Dean DidatoBoard directorPartner at Innova Memphis, Inc.

Investors · 2

Innova Memphis, Inc.listed by Innova Memphis, Inc.Memphis · $2M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$50K disclosed across 1 round · 2016

▶$50KraisedSep 2016 · 2 investors · Agriculture
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Chris RamezanpourExecutive Officer, Director
  • Andrew JordanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dean DidatoExecutive Officer, Director
  • John ColeExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$50K
Amount sold
$50K
First sale
Aug 2016
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.

Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase ISTTR2022$256K
National Science FoundationPhase ISTTR2018$225K
National Science FoundationPhase ISTTR2017$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.

Frequently asked questions

What does Secure Food Solutions do?
Secure Food Solutions develops the Mini Aflatoxin Sorter, a portable device that uses UV light and computer vision to detect and remove aflatoxin-contaminated maize kernels for small-scale farming households in Sub-Saharan Africa. The technology addresses a critical food safety and public health threat linked to childhood malnutrition in the region.
Who are Secure Food Solutions's investors?
Secure Food Solutions's investors include AgLaunch Accelerator, Innova Memphis, Inc..
How much funding has Secure Food Solutions raised?
Secure Food Solutions has disclosed $50K raised across 1 round.
Where is Secure Food Solutions headquartered?
Secure Food Solutions is headquartered in Martin, US.