# Nanochon

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/nanochon

- Industry: Biotechnology
- Headquarters: Washington, US
- Website: www.nanochon.com
- Total disclosed funding: $10M
- Latest round: Seed (Jan 12, 2026)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Established in 2016 by CEO Ben Holmes and CTO Nathan Castro, and based in the District of Columbia, US, Nanochon, Inc. engages in the research and development of the Chondrograft, a 3-D cartilage implant surgical technique used to cure illnesses and joint replacement. In January 2026, Nanochon, Inc. raised USD 4.1 million in seed funding led by cultivate (MD), with participation from Wealthing VC Club, UVA Seed Fund, and WS Investments. Nanochon addresses the need for effective cartilage repair, especially for younger, active patients. Its flagship product, Chondrograft, uses 3D printing and nanomaterials to create a minimally invasive implant that replaces damaged cartilage and encourages new tissue growth. By mimicking natural cartilage and supporting stem cell attachment, Chondrograft offers a cost-effective, off-the-shelf solution with significantly reduced recovery times compared to traditional joint replacements. The company plans to use the January 2026 funding to start its first in-human clinical trial for the Chondrograft implant and expand research and development initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jan 12, 2026, $4.1M — WS Investments, Wealthing VC Club, UVA Seed Fund, cultivate(MD)
- Seed, May 15, 2024, $2.2M — Alumni Ventures Group, UVA Licensing & Ventures Group, Mountain State Capital, cultivate(MD)
- Seed, Aug 15, 2023, $1.8M — Alumni Ventures Group, UVA Licensing & Ventures Group, Mountain State Capital, cultivate(MD)
- Seed, Sep 16, 2021, $2M — Sand Hill Angels, UVA Licensing & Ventures Group, Wealthing VC Club

## Investors

- Sand Hill Angels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sand-hill-angels) — Seed
- UVA Licensing & Ventures Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/uva-licensing-ventures-group) — Seed
- Wealthing VC Club (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wealthing-vc-club) — Seed
- Alumni Ventures Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alumni-ventures-group) — Seed
- Mountain State Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mountain-state-capital) — Seed
- cultivate(MD) (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cultivate-md) — Seed
- WS Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ws-investments) — Seed
- UVA Seed Fund — Seed