# Piquant

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

- Industry: Food
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
- Website: www.piquant.asia
- Total disclosed funding: $0M
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 23, 2015)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Piquant is a South Korean company specializing in spectroscopy-based analytical solutions. Its innovative products focus on enhancing quantitative analysis for health, environmental monitoring, and food safety sectors.Piquant operates in the field of spectroscopy-based solutions, providing analytical tools to various industries. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It raised USD 0.03 million in a SEED funding round from SparkLabs Accelerator on June 23, 2015, bringing its total amount raised to USD 0.03 million. Notably, there are no mentions of significant pivots or subsidiaries in its operations.Piquant specializes in spectroscopy-based analytical solutions, aimed at democratizing quantitative analysis across various sectors. Their core product offerings include a high-sensitivity mini-spectrometer and customized component analysis solutions tailored to client specifications. Key products such as the Portable Skin Quality Analyzer, Air Quality Monitoring Solution (AirQuant), and the ColiQuant Total Coliform detection kit are designed to address pressing needs in health, environmental monitoring, and food safety. These products serve a diverse clientele, including healthcare providers, environmental agencies, and food safety regulators, primarily in South Korea and expanding into international markets. The company’s innovative solutions facilitate rapid and accurate detection of contaminants and quality assessment, thereby enhancing safety standards in various applications.Piquant generates revenue through direct sales of its analytical devices and subscription-based partnerships, catering primarily to business-to-business clients in sectors such as healthcare, environmental monitoring, and food safety. Transactions typically involve clients purchasing individual units or entering into contracts for ongoing support and product updates. The pricing structure reflects the advanced technology embedded in their flagship products, such as the mini-spectrometer and AirQuant, which are positioned as premium solutions within their respective markets. Given the nature of their offerings, Piquant engages in multi-unit transactions with organizations that require extensive monitoring solutions, establishing a steady revenue stream through both direct sales and strategic collaborations.Piquant plans to leverage its recent SEED funding of USD 0.03 million raised in June 2015 to enhance its product offerings and expand its market reach. The company is developing new products designed to meet the evolving needs of its customers. Additionally, Piquant aims to enter new international markets, particularly targeting regions in Southeast Asia, by the end of 2025, with a focus on increasing its presence in healthcare and environmental sectors.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 23, 2015, $0M — SparkLabs Accelerator

## Investors

- SparkLabs Accelerator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sparklabs-accelerator) — Seed