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SinnovaTek

Raleigh, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

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SinnovaTek develops aseptic and advanced thermal food processing technology and manufacturing equipment, and offers R&D, engineering, and precision-scale aseptic copacking services for food companies. It also provides the VITERO protein-polyphenol ingredient technology and product development and piloting support.

Advanced ManufacturingFoodTechHardware

Founders & leadership

AVAmanda Vargochik
Amanda VargochikinCofounder, Board Member, and Chief Innovation Officer2016–2025Executive Officer and Director at SinnovaTek, with background in food production and expertise in nutrient-focused product development and food waste valorization.
MD
Michael DrugaNamed on SEC filing
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JOSIP SIMUNOVICNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 2

Wolfpack Investor NetworkRaleigh · $250K – $5M
Lewis & Clark AgriFoodreported · 2 sourcesSt. Louis · $2M – $10M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5.1M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2016–2021

▶$5MraisedSep 2021 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Tim HasslerDirector
  • Worth HarrisDirector
  • Jim HolbrookDirector
  • Amanda VargochikExecutive Officer, Director
  • Josip SimunovicDirector
  • Michael DrugaExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$5M
Minimum investment
$5M
First sale
Jul 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$100KraisedNov 2016 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael DrugaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Amanda VargochikExecutive Officer, Director
  • JOSIP SIMUNOVICDirector
Offering amount
$100K
Amount sold
$100K
First sale
Oct 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
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 · 4

by search overlap
Keychain CPG manufacturing platform5 shared keywordsKeychain operates an AI-powered platform connecting CPG brands and retailers with contract manufacturers.
Tracegains.com5 shared keywordsTraceGains' Formula Management is a networked platform for the food and beverage industry that digitalizes recipe and formulation management, enabling R&D teams to experiment with product variations and iterate faster by centralizing access to ingredient, supplier, and specification data. The platform automates reporting tasks like allergen and nutrition profiles while maintaining version control and audit trails for compliance and innovation tracking.
Innovative Labs4 shared keywordsInnovative Labs is a contract manufacturer specializing in pet nutrition products, providing R&D, formulation, packaging, and full-scale production services under regulatory compliance standards.
Zonova4 shared keywordsZonova Tech develops Z-ROS, an antimicrobial technology engineered directly into medical or other devices to provide built-in protection against microbes.

Companies competing with SinnovaTek for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
Department of Agriculture (USDA)Phase II2021$649.9K
Department of Agriculture (USDA)Phase I2020$100K
Department of Agriculture (USDA)Phase I2018$97.9K

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

SinnovaTek closes $5M preferred equity investment from Lewis & Clark AgriFood - Food Industry Executivefoodindustryexecutive.com · Jul 2021SinovaTek heats up with equity raise | WRAL TechWirewraltechwire.com · Nov 2016

Frequently asked questions

What does SinnovaTek do?
SinnovaTek develops aseptic and advanced thermal food processing technology and manufacturing equipment, and offers R&D, engineering, and precision-scale aseptic copacking services for food companies. It also provides the VITERO protein-polyphenol ingredient technology and product development and piloting support.
Who are SinnovaTek's investors?
SinnovaTek's investors include Wolfpack Investor Network, Lewis & Clark AgriFood.
How much funding has SinnovaTek raised?
SinnovaTek has disclosed $5.1M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is SinnovaTek headquartered?
SinnovaTek is headquartered in Raleigh, US.