Targan
Raleigh, US · Founded 2015 · 138 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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TARGAN is an animal agtech systems company that engineers precision technologies for commercial food producers, with a focus on sustainability and animal welfare. Founded in 2015, it develops solutions aimed at supporting a healthier and more sustainable food supply.
Founders & leadership
Targan was founded in 2015 by Ramin Karimpour.

Investors · 3
How we know: Mountain Group Capital's portfolio page · a partner's Signal profile · Not right? Tell us
How we know: Oval Park Capital's portfolio page · funding news · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries CMay 2022Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2018 | $750K |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Targan do?
- TARGAN is an animal agtech systems company that engineers precision technologies for commercial food producers, with a focus on sustainability and animal welfare. Founded in 2015, it develops solutions aimed at supporting a healthier and more sustainable food supply.
- Who founded Targan?
- Targan was founded by Ramin Karimpour in 2015.
- Who are Targan's investors?
- Targan's investors include Mountain Group Capital, Oval Park Capital, NovaQuest Capital Management, L.L.C..
- Where is Targan headquartered?
- Targan is headquartered in Raleigh, US.


