# Epicore Biosystems

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/epicore-biosystems

- Industry: Medical Devices & Equipment
- Headquarters: Cambridge, US
- Website: www.epicorebiosystems.com
- Total disclosed funding: $13M
- Latest round: Series B (May 1, 2025)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Established in 2018 and based in Massachusetts, US, Epicore Biosystems, Inc. develops a wearable device with embedded microfluidic sensors used by individuals to monitor current health status. In January 2024, Epicore Biosystems, Inc. raised venture funding from investors Denka Company Limited and Pegasus Tech Ventures. In May 2025, Epicore Biosystems, Inc. raised USD 6 million in series B funding from returning investors Alumni Ventures Group and Joyance Partners. Individual investors also participated in the round. The company was co-founded by AJ Aranyosi, Jeffrey Model, Roozbeh Ghaffari (CEO), Kimberly Querrey, and Stephen Lee.  Epicore’s product is the Connected Hydration Patch, which offers continuous monitoring of hydration and electrolytes by analyzing sweat. This biowearable device caters to various applications including industrial safety, sports and fitness, and clinical research. The patch provides real-time data on hydration levels and other physiological metrics, allowing for personalized health and performance management. It is particularly useful for industrial workers, athletes, and researchers seeking health data. The company plans to use the April 2025 funding to expand its hydration monitoring products into international industrial markets, enhance its cloud analytics platform, and validate new biomarkers for kidney health and stress management.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, May 1, 2025, $6M — Alumni Ventures Group, Joyance Partners
- Series A, Jan 19, 2024, $1.5M — Pegasus Tech Ventures, Denka Company Limited
- Series A, Feb 1, 2022, $4.8M — Chevron Technology Ventures, Social Starts, Alumni Ventures Group, Joyance Partners
- Seed, Oct 15, 2018, $0.3M — Joyance Partners

## Investors

- Joyance Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/joyance-partners) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Chevron Technology Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/chevron-technology-ventures) — Series A
- Social Starts (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/social-starts) — Series A
- Alumni Ventures Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alumni-ventures-group) — Series A, Series B
- Pegasus Tech Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pegasus-tech-ventures) — Series A
- Denka Company Limited — Series A