AKONNI BIOSYSTEMS INC
FREDRICK, MD · CIK 0001254334 · Medtech · Private
Rapid molecular diagnostic test for nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) lung disease that simultaneously detects infection and antimicrobial resistance
akonni.com →- Grants
- $15M
- 16 awards
- Sector median: 1
- Raised
- $23M
- 11 Form D · Jun 2019
- 88 months since last filing
- Contracts
- $5.5M
- 8 awards · Health and Human S, Defense
- #115 of 4531 in medtech
- Patents
- 31
- 15 granted · 16 pending
- Sector median: 2
Capital Timeline
Federal ↑Equity ↓20052007200920112013201520172019202120232025
| Date | Event | Source | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Tb Testing | $749,714 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Study | $873,908 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $1,166,386 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Trutip Kits | $9,299 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $912,598 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $934,650 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Diagnostic array for aseptic encephalitis | $990,390 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $368,996 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · TB Diagnostics at the Point of Care | $399,713 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · A low-cost instrument for nucleic acid isolation. | $761,218 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · A low-cost instrument for nucleic acid isolation. | $1,497,301 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Tru Tip Blood And Rna Kits | $15,850 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Diagnostic array for aseptic encephalitis | $973,123 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $800,000 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · A low-cost instrument for nucleic acid isolation. | $736,083 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Igf::ot::igf A Low Cost Integrated Method For Isolation Of M. Tuberculosis Dna From Raw Sputum | $299,976 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $4,000,000 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Igf::ot::igf Title - Sample Preparation And Screening Of Non-invasive Pediatric Specimens For Lower Respiratory Disease | $224,978 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $2,346,182 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · TB Diagnostics at the Point of Care | $148,964 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $2,358,583 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $7,500,000 | |
| Federal grant· 1 of 2 same day | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · TB Diagnostics at the Point of Care | $2,999,998 | |
| Federal grant· 2 of 2 same day | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · TB Diagnostics at the Point of Care | $1,000,000 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $1,105,000 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · The Purpose Of This Contract Is To Produce An Inexpensive And Easy-to-use Sputum Processing System That Can Operate In A Low Resource Clinical Setting For On-site Molecular Testing Or Transport To A Centralized Facility. Upon Completion Of The Contract, The Contractor Shall Have Produced A Production-equivalent Instrument And Consumables So That They Can Be Manufactured Under Cgmp And Compliant With The Design Control Requirements Of Iso 13485. The Device Shall Have Been Tested To Meet Its User | $2,999,954 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $1,775,000 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · TB Diagnostics at the Point of Care | $999,998 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · TB Diagnostics at the Point of Care | $1,000,000 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Lab-on-a-Film Multiplexed Test for Respiratory Mycobacterial Infections | $299,610 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Lateral flow array for undeclared food allergens | $168,087 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Lab-on-a-Film Multiplexed Test for Respiratory Mycobacterial Infections | $999,739 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Phase I & Phase II - Trutip Alpha Prototype Kits | $364,999 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Lab-on-a-Film Multiplexed Test for Respiratory Mycobacterial Infections | $999,394 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Lab-on-a-Film Multiplexed Test for Respiratory Mycobacterial Infections | $996,031 |
Federal grant · SBIR/STTRFederal contract · USAspendingForm D · SEC
Peer position
| # | Company | Contracts | Disclosed equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | TayCo Brace, Inc. | $5.8M | $792K |
| 113 | TRIPLE RING TECHNOLOGIES INC | $5.7M | $1.0M |
| 114 | Inscopix, Inc. | $5.6M | — |
| 115 | AKONNI BIOSYSTEMS INC | $5.5M | $23M |
| 116 | 410 MEDICAL, INC. | $5.5M | $29M |
| 117 | LAMBDAVISION INCORPORATED | $5.4M | — |
| 118 | MOTION CONTROL, INC | $5.4M | — |
Ranked on federal contract value rather than capital raised. The equity column is the comparison worth making — companies at the same procurement position often sit at very different points in their funding history.
Founders & Team
- Darrell ChandlerExecutive Officer
- Charles DaitchDirector · Executive Officer
- Jon DavisExecutive Officer
- Michael FarmerDirector · Executive Officer
- Lawrence FirestoneExecutive Officer
- Dr. Myun HanDirector
- Thomas HigginsDirector · Executive Officer
- David KeysDirector
- Tom McMahonDirector
- Brian MorraDirector
- Michael MurphyExecutive Officer
- Chuck ParrishDirector
- Ron PionDirector · Executive Officer
- Mary PitmanDirector
- Mary PittmanDirector
- Jennifer ReynoldsExecutive Officer
- George RudyExecutive Officer
- Mark WoodDirector
- Dr. Jialu WuDirector
Patents
- Sample Preparation Device And Methods Of Use Thereofapplication
- Integrated Sample Processing Systemapplication
- Microarray Based Sample Detection Systemapplication
- Integrated Sample Processing Systemgranted
- Microarray Based Sample Dectection Systemgranted
- Molecular Analysis System And Use Thereofapplication
- Molecular Analysis System And Use Thereofgranted
- Molecular Analysis System And Use Thereofgranted
- Microarray Based Sample Dectection Systemgranted
- Sample Analysis Systemapplication
- Sample Analysis Systemgranted
- Microarray Based Sample Detection Systemgranted
Regulatory activity · Medtech
- New Animal Drugs; Approval of New Animal Drug Applications; Withdrawal of Approval of New Animal Drug Application; Change of SponsorFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; General and Plastic Surgery Devices; Classification of the Skin Patch for Treatment of HyperhidrosisFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Anesthesiology Devices; Classification of the Monitor for Opioid Induced Impairment of OxygenationFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Orthopedic Devices; Classification of the Medial Knee Implanted Shock AbsorberFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Neurological Devices; Classification of the External Lower Extremity Nerve Stimulator for Restless Legs SyndromeFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; General Hospital and Personal Use Devices; Classification of the Infant Supine Sleep SystemFood and Drug Administration
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