Codikoat

Codikoat, which recently changed its name from Klura Ltd, operates as a materials science company focused on developing antimicrobial and antiviral coating technologies. The firm was established in early 2020 by co-founders Matin Mohseni and Dr. Reza Saberi Moghaddam, who met through the Entrepreneur First program and leveraged their scientific backgrounds to address the challenges of the global pandemic. The founders, along with Payam Nahavandi and Raj Sharma, comprise a team of PhD graduates from institutions including Cambridge, Imperial, and UCL.

The company's core business revolves around its proprietary surface coating technology that utilizes surface-functionalized nanostructures to inactivate viruses, bacteria, and fungi within seconds of contact. This technology represents a significant advancement over traditional silver or copper-based materials, which can take hours to exhibit antimicrobial effects. Codikoat's coatings are designed for durability, intended to last the entire lifetime of the product to which they are applied. The business model appears to be centered on licensing its technology and partnering with manufacturers across various industries. This is exemplified by its collaboration with adhesive film and face mask manufacturers, as well as its partnership with Vent-Axia for an air purifier.

Codikoat offers a range of products and applications for its technology. One of its initial products is GoVirol, an antiviral adhesive film that can be retrospectively applied to any surface, hard or soft. The technology can also be integrated directly into product manufacturing processes at an atomic level. The firm is targeting multiple markets, including healthcare, food packaging, hospitality, and retail. It has developed a product called "CodiPac" for reusable antimicrobial food packaging and its technology powers the Vent-Axia PureAir Room 500 X Air Purifier. The company has secured significant funding through numerous grants from Innovate UK, totalling over £2.1 million, to support the development and commercialization of its products, including antiviral air filters and sustainable reusable cups. In addition to grants, Codikoat has received seed funding from investors including GreenBank Capital and SFC Capital.

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