Akorn Technology

United States
Salem, South Dakota, United States, 94702

Company profile

Akorn Technology company profile

Akorn uses upcycled, non-GMO corn by-products to manufacture edible coatings that make the shelf life of fresh produce last. By enabling producers and retailers to deliver harvest-fresh, tastier, and longer-lasting fruits and vegetables, Akorn Technology reduces food waste throughout the produce supply chain and promotes better nutrition for all. Akorn Technology is on a mission to enable producers and retailers to deliver the highest quality fresh produce while meeting their sustainability objectives, improving producers' bottom lines, and delighting consumers.

Business identity

Contact email
[email protected]
Operating status
Active
Company type
For Profit
Employee range
1-10 employees
Revenue range
$0-$1M
Founded
2019-01-01, Year

Headquarters

Postal code
94702
Country code
US
Continent
North America

Capital profile

Funding and company signals

Funding stage
Seed
Funding rounds
5
Total equity funding
$300,000
Last funding
Grant / $500,000 / 2026-01-14
Last equity funding
Seed / $300,000
Investors
3
Lead investors
3
Founders
2
Articles
16

Founders and investors

Founders

Anthony ZografosXander Shapiro

Lead investors

FoodTech ChallengeNational Science FoundationUM6P Ventures

Investors

FoodTech ChallengeNational Science FoundationUM6P Ventures