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Emeryville, US · Founded 2011 · Delaware corporation · 22 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

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TruTags makes microscopic, edible barcodes that can be applied to pharmaceuticals, life-critical consumables, and other products for authentication, tracking, and tracing. The tags are decoded via consumer mobile apps to verify product authenticity and monitor patient compliance.

BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechNew Materials

Founders & leadership

TruTag Technologies was founded in 2011 by Hank C.K. Wuh, M.D. and Michael O'Neill.

HCHank C.K. Wuh, M.D.
Hank C.K. Wuh, M.D.Co-Founder, Chairman2010–2018Dr. Hank Wuh is an orthopedic surgeon trained at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine with a B.A. from Johns Hopkins and an MPH from Harvard; he has held leadership roles in biomedical product development and serves as an executive officer and director at TruTag Technologies.
MOMichael O'Neill
Michael O'NeillCo- founder / Chief Science OfficerCo-founder and Chief Science Officer of TruTag Technologies, which develops microscopic edible barcodes for pharmaceutical and product authentication. O'Neill has experience in early-stage venture development, technology management, and intellectual property.
MBMichael Bartholomeusz
Michael BartholomeuszCEO & Board Director2017–2023Michael Bartholomeusz is an executive with over 20 years of experience in advanced technology companies across aerospace, materials science, semiconductors, and product security, and currently serves as CEO of NOVI Space, a space infrastructure company.
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Kent MansfieldExecutive
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Barry McDonoghChief Executive Officer
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Leslie LeffNamed on SEC filing
JP
James PappasNamed on SEC filing
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Mark MaciejewskiNamed on SEC filing
APAlbert Pleus
Albert PleusChairman / Advisor / PrincipalFounder at Hinalea </a> (Copy)
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Gregory LeongNamed on SEC filing
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Peter M. O. WongPresident and Co-Founder
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Michael O'Neill, Ph.D.Named on SEC filing

Investors · 2

Happiness CapitalreportedHong Kong

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$56.9M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2012–2021

▶$14.7MraisedNov 2021 · 12 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael O'Neill, Ph.D.Executive Officer
  • Sean KaramchandaniDirector
  • Jennifer McFarlaneDirector
  • Leslie LeffDirector
  • Matthew CohenDirector
  • Peter M. O. WongExecutive Officer
  • Gregory LeongDirector
  • Michael BartholomeuszExecutive Officer, Director
  • Albert PleusDirector
Offering amount
$24.2M
Amount sold
$14.7M
First sale
Nov 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$25.5MraisedSep 2019 · 30 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Leslie LeffDirector
  • James PappasDirector
  • Michael BartholomeuszExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mark MaciejewskiDirector
  • Albert PleusDirector
  • Gregory LeongDirector
  • Peter M. O. WongExecutive Officer
  • Michael O'Neill, Ph.D.Executive Officer
Offering amount
$43.1M
Amount sold
$25.5M
First sale
Aug 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$16.8MraisedJun 2014 · 53 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Hank C.K. Wuh, M.D.Executive Officer, Director
  • Peter M. O. WongExecutive Officer
  • Kent MansfieldExecutive Officer
  • Michael O'Neill, Ph.D.Executive Officer
  • George AriyoshiDirector
  • Mark MaciejewskiDirector
  • Barry WeinmanDirector
  • Jeffrey WatanabeDirector
Offering amount
$17.4M
Amount sold
$16.8M
Sales commissions
$299.7K
Placement agents
Bedminster Financial Group, Ltd.
First sale
Oct 2012
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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In the news

TruTag raises $7.5 million Series C for tiny, edible barcodes that can be placed on pills, food and vaping systems | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Oct 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does TruTag Technologies do?
TruTags makes microscopic, edible barcodes that can be applied to pharmaceuticals, life-critical consumables, and other products for authentication, tracking, and tracing. The tags are decoded via consumer mobile apps to verify product authenticity and monitor patient compliance.
Who founded TruTag Technologies?
TruTag Technologies was founded by Hank C.K. Wuh, M.D., Michael O'Neill in 2011.
Who are TruTag Technologies's investors?
TruTag Technologies's investors include Pangaea Ventures Us Inc., Happiness Capital.
How much funding has TruTag Technologies raised?
TruTag Technologies has disclosed $56.9M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is TruTag Technologies headquartered?
TruTag Technologies is headquartered in Emeryville, US.