Axion Biosystems, Inc.
ATLANTA, GA · Founded 2007 · CIK 0001458565 · Medtech · Acquired
Microhook nerve tape—a medical device with microscale hooks embedded in a flexible mesh and biologic backing for peripheral nerve repair during surgery
axionbiosystems.com →- Grants
- $3.4M
- 8 awards
- Sector median: 1
- Raised
- $21M
- 5 Form D · Oct 2018
- 96 months since last filing
- Contracts
- $6.3M
- 83 awards · Environmental Prot, Defense, Health and Human S
- #100 of 4531 in medtech
- Patents
- 24
- 13 granted · 11 pending
- Sector median: 2
Capital Timeline
Federal ↑Equity ↓2008201020122014201620182020202220242026
| Date | Event | Source | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $1,000,113 | |
| Federal contract | Environmental Protection Agency · 768 Channel Multo-well Mea System | $75,000 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $2,100,079 | |
| Federal contract | Environmental Protection Agency · Multi-well Mea Plates | $15,150 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $3,208,768 | |
| Federal contract | Environmental Protection Agency · 48 Well Microelectrode Plates For Axion Maestro Microelectrode Array System | $21,595 | |
| Federal contract | Environmental Protection Agency · Igf::ot::igf 13 Well Microelectrode Plates For Axion Maestro Microelectrode Array System. | $5,700 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Multiwell Mea 768-CHANNEL System | $102,180 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · MAESTRO768D Multiwell, 768-CHANNEL Mea | $147,240 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Multielectrode Array (mea) MAESTRO768D System With Post-warranty Service/maintenance Agreement | $121,930 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Veterans Affairs · Muse Mea 64 Channel System To Record Multichannel Light Stimulation In Rodent Retinas. The Equipment Is Used In Retinal Research To Record Electrical Signals Made By Light Stimulation. | $56,090 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · A Microneedle Array System for Transcutaneous Nerve Mapping | $569,476 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Multielectrode Array (mea) Multi-well System | $96,640 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Igf::ot::igf - Purchase High Throughput Microelectrode Assay System Plus 4 Year Of Preventive Maintenance | $183,328 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · An Automated Platform for High-throughput Network Electrophysiology | $736,776 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Well Plates And Microelectrodes | $5,480 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Axion Maestro 768D Multi Electrode Rsvp 1043 | $135,232 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Multiwell Microelectrode Array System | $216,245 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Veterans Affairs · 12-WELL Consumable Plates | $11,050 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Muse Microelectrode Array | $41,380 | |
| Federal contract | Environmental Protection Agency · Multiwell Microelectrode (mea) Plates Are Used To Screen Chemicals For Their Ability To Disrupt Neuronal Function. Istd Is Currently Screening Compounds In The Toxcast Chemical Library For Their Ability To Cause Neurotoxicity. To Do So, Disposable Multi-well Mea Plates Containing 48 Wells Are Needed. | $58,675 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Microhook nerve tape: A nerve repair coaptation aid | $156,496 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Microhook nerve tape A nerve repair coaptation aid | $219,972 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · A Microneedle Array System for Transcutaneous Nerve Mapping | $532,573 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Veterans Affairs · Lumos 48- Well Optogenetic System With Lumos Well Plate For Research | $30,040 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $6,265,603 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · E-plates | $32,400 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Maestro Multiwell System And Service Agreement | $186,903 | |
| Federal contract· 1 of 2 same day | Department of Health and Human Services · Igf::ot::igf | $23,490 | |
| Federal contract· 2 of 2 same day | Department of Health and Human Services · Igf::ot::igf | $149,845 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Mea And Lumoa 48-WELL Plates | $20,875 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Igf::ot::igf | $24,660 | |
| Federal contract· 1 of 2 same day | Department of Health and Human Services · Igf::ot::igf Axion Biosystems INC:1186818 [16-010108] | $130,289 | |
| Federal contract· 2 of 2 same day | Department of Health and Human Services · Igfotigf - Purchase Lumos, 48 Well Mea Optogenetic Stimulation System With 4 Leds Per Well, BLUE/475, GREEN/530, ORANGE/612, CRIMSON/655. Control Wavelength, Duration, And Intensity In Each Well. Includes The Ecmini Environmental Control Chamber | $26,000 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Veterans Affairs · Specially Designed Plates To Record Neuron Activity. For Use In A Multi-electrode Array (mea) Instrument From Axion Biosystems Which Allows For The Simultaneous Recording From Up To 768 Neurons. | $11,000 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase I · Microhook nerve tape: A nerve repair coaptation aid | $63,476 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Veterans Affairs · Igf::ot::igf Extended Warranty For Meas | $19,550 | |
| Federal contract | Environmental Protection Agency · Multi-well Mea Plates | $30,499 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · 48 Well Optical Stimulation System - Axion Biosystems INC:1186818 | $24,850 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Mea E-stim 48-WELL Plates | $12,000 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Axion Biosystems INC:1186818 [17-005857] Axion CO2 Gas Mixer | $8,020 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Igf::ot::igf Axion Biosystems INC:1186818 [17-005584] | $24,773 | |
| Federal contract | Environmental Protection Agency · Classic 48 Microelectrode (mea) Plate | $15,950 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Microelectrode Array (mea) Well Plates | $19,100 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Microhook nerve tape: A nerve repair coaptation aid | $810,116 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Axion Biosystems INC:1186818 [18-014457] | $14,425 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · E-stim + Mea 48-WELL Plates | $19,050 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Axion Biosystems INC:1186818 [18-005611] | $203,800 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Defense · Cytoview Mea 48-BLACK Plate | $19,200 | |
| Private capital raised | Form D · SEC | $8,000,380 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Axion Biosystems INC:1186818 [19-000537] | $14,600 | |
| Federal contract | Environmental Protection Agency · Classic 48 Microelectrode (mea) Plates | $24,850 | |
| Federal contract | Environmental Protection Agency · Purchase Of Mea Plates For Tsca Screening | $44,525 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Maestro Apex System, Maestro Pro Microelectrode Array Platform (mea), And Accessories | $728,050 | |
| Federal grant | Department of Health and Human Services · Phase II · Microhook nerve tape: A nerve repair coaptation aid | $286,250 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Axion Biosystems Lumos Multiwell Consumable Plates For Use With Maestro Mea System | $149,750 | |
| Federal contract· 1 of 2 same day | Department of Veterans Affairs · Neuron Plates For West Haven Vamc | $19,375 | |
| Federal contract· 2 of 2 same day | Department of Health and Human Services · Microelectrode Array (mea) Lab Equipment + 2 (1-YEAR Post Warranty Maintenance Option Periods) | $130,550 | |
| Federal contract | Environmental Protection Agency · Classic Mea 48 Plates | $90,975 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · One-year Service Agreement For The Axion Biosystems Maestro Microelectrode Array (mea) System. | $14,600 | |
| Federal contract | Environmental Protection Agency · Mea Plates | $32,385 | |
| Federal contract | Environmental Protection Agency · Optical Stimulation System For Multi-well Plates | $21,975 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Preventive Maintenance-repair Service For Axion Maestro W/middleman Instruments; Repair Service Only For Lumos Instrument | $17,200 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Preventive Maintenance For Maestro Multielectrode Array (mea) System | $29,200 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Niaaa - Maestropro System | $152,766 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Micro-electrode Assay System | $85,404 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Preventative Maintenance For A Maestro Pro High Throughput Assay Detection System | $23,300 | |
| Federal contract | Environmental Protection Agency · This Purchase Is For Supplies Needed To Complete The 2020 Pip Titled Brainglo: Flipping The Light Switch On Brain Function. | $15,900 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Post-warranty Preventive Maintenance And Repair Service Agreement For An Axion Biosystems Maestro Pro ( Serial # 11-00.02.00137) | $32,370 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Veterans Affairs · Electro Based Assay System | $71,750 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Niaaa - Optical Stimulation System Equipment | $12,500 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Acquisition Of Maestro Apex System For The Therapeutic Development Branch - Antiviral Initiative | $535,550 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Veterans Affairs · Maestro Pro, 768-CHANNEL Electrode-based Assay System | $184,050 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Cytoview Mea 48-WHITE Plate, 16 Microelectrodes Per Well, White Polystyrene Walls With A Transparent SU-8 Bottom, Case Of 50 Plates | $19,050 | |
| Federal contract | Environmental Protection Agency · Cytoview Mea 48-WHITE Plates | $17,535 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Impedance Module Upgrade And Software For An Axion Biosystems Maestro Pro | $39,900 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Axion Biosystem Maestro/microelectrode Array System | $203,600 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Maintenance Agreement For Axion Maestro Pro - COVID-19 | $24,999 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Purchase Of Sixteen (16) Boxes Of 48-WELL And (16) Boxes Of 96-WELL Axion Cytoview Microelectrode Array Plates | $72,000 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Veterans Affairs · Mea Neural Module Installation Service Suport | $11,800 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Mea Plates For Neuronal Cell Physiological Assay | $10,425 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Veterans Affairs · Cytosmart Live Cell Imaging System | $43,750 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Axion Biosystem Maestro Multi-well Microelectrode Array (mea) System, | $267,900 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Niaaa - Mea Viability Extension Module For Maestro Pro Equipment | $12,683 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Axion Maestro Pro 768 Performance Assurance Service Plan W/ Preventive Maintenance Axion Biosystems INC:1186818 [23-007504] | $25,000 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Service Agreement For Axion Biosystems Instruments | $223,000 | |
| Federal contract | Environmental Protection Agency · Laboratory Supplies | $69,715 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Cytoview Mea 48-WELL White Plate (box Of 5) | $12,960 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Preventive Maintenance Government Owned Axion Biosystems Maestro Pro 768, Serial Number 11-00.03.00330. | $24,995 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Service/maintenance Agreement For An Axion Biosystems Instrument | $27,550 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Axion Biosystems 48-WELL Microelectrode Array Plates. Product No. 1000588. Quantity: 10 Boxes (5 Plates / Box). | $24,440 | |
| Federal contract | Environmental Protection Agency · 48-WELL Microelectrode Array Plates | $56,925 | |
| Federal contract· 1 of 2 same day | Department of Health and Human Services · Purchase Of A Multielectrode Array System | $285,745 | |
| Federal contract· 2 of 2 same day | Department of Health and Human Services · CDER-2025-130448: Pa And Der Approved Purchase Of Laboratory Supplies And Consumable / Axion | $23,690 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · Niehs: Service: Axion Biosystems Maestro Pro 768 Service Maintenance Contract - Severable | $26,206 | |
| Federal contract | Department of Health and Human Services · EO 14398; Axion Multi-well Plates For Use In The Multielectrode Array (mea) Maestro System | $51,900 |
Federal grant · SBIR/STTRFederal contract · USAspendingForm D · SEC
Peer position
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| 100 | Axion Biosystems, Inc. | $6.3M | $21M |
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| 103 | Edwards Lifesciences Corp | $6.0M | $307M |
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
- Mark AllenDirector
- Julian BraggExecutive Officer
- Edgar BrownExecutive Officer
- Greg DaneDirector
- Stephen DeWeerthExecutive Officer
- Glenn EpsteinDirector
- GLENN EPSTEINDirector
- DAVID GIBSONDirector
- MICHELLE JARRARDDirector
- Thomas O'BrienDirector · Executive Officer
- THOMAS O'BRIENDirector · Executive Officer
- Swaminathan RajaramanExecutive Officer
- James RossDirector · Executive Officer
- JAMES ROSSDirector · Executive Officer
- JAY TEICHDirector
Patents
- Devices And Systems With Integrated Electrodes Or Optical Elements For Monitoring Cell Cultures And Related Methodsgranted
- Multiwell Microelectrode Array With Optical Stimulationgranted
- Systems And Methods For Assessing Data Collected From An Electrically Active Cell Culturegranted
- Device And System For Creating And Maintaining A Localized Environment For A Cell Culture Plategranted
- Multiwell Microelectrode Array With Optical Stimulationgranted
- Cell-based Biosensor Array And Associated Methods For Manufacturing The Samegranted
- Devices, Systems, And Methods For Targeted Plating Of Materials In High-throughput Culture Platesapplication
- Systems And Methods For Assessing Data Collected From An Electrically Active Cell Culturegranted
- Devices, Systems, And Methods For Targeted Plating Of Materials In High-throughput Culture Platesgranted
- Non-Invasive Segmentable Three-Dimensional Microelectrode Array Patch For Neurophysiological Diagnostics And Therapeutic Stimulationgranted
- Multiwell Microelectrode Array With Optical Stimulationgranted
- Devices, Systems And Methods For High-throughput Electrophysiologygranted
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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