AvantGuard develops Avantamine™, a versatile antimicrobial molecule that effectively eliminates bacteria, viruses, and fungi on various surfaces, including skin, without generating resistance. This technology addresses the critical issue of hospital-acquired infections and the rising threat of drug-resistant pathogens, providing long-lasting protection and reducing reliance on traditional antibiotics.
Funding
$4.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Hospital-acquired infections, foodborne illnesses, and drug-resistant pathogens pose a significant global health challenge, leading to increased healthcare costs and mortality rates. Traditional antimicrobials often lose effectiveness due to resistance, necessitating new approaches to combat pathogens on surfaces and skin.
Solution
AvantGuard develops Avantamine™, a broad-spectrum antimicrobial molecule designed to eliminate bacteria, viruses, and fungi on various surfaces, including skin, without inducing resistance. Avantamine™ can be formulated as a coating, integrated into materials as a plastics additive, or used in antiseptics and disinfectants. This technology provides continuous, long-lasting surface protection, reducing the reliance on traditional antibiotics and addressing the growing threat of drug-resistant organisms. Avantamine™'s enhanced stability in wet and dry environments makes it effective while minimizing harm to human cells and corrosion to materials.
Target Audience
AvantGuard's target audience includes healthcare facilities, medical device manufacturers, therapeutic companies, institutional organizations, the food and beverage industry, and the transportation sector.
Features
- Broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against bacteria, viruses, and fungi
- Resistance-free mechanism of action
- Versatile formulation for coatings, plastics additives, antiseptics, and disinfectants
- Enhanced stability in wet and dry environments
- Low toxicity to human cells
- Non-corrosive to metals and fabrics