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Kalogon has secured $5.75 million in new funding to accelerate global expansion of its smart seating technologies designed to reduce the health risks associated with prolonged sitting. The round was led by Enable Ventures, with participation from Florida Opportunity Fund, Castellan Group, and existing investors including DeepWork Capital.
The Melbourne, Florida-based company plans to use the proceeds to:
- Expand engineering, research, and business development teams
- Grow international distribution of its seating products
- Advance data and intelligence capabilities across its smart cushion platform
- Develop new seating solutions for healthcare, aviation, and other markets
Kalogon reported that it more than tripled medical revenue year-over-year and recently moved into a dedicated manufacturing facility to meet growing demand.
Originally founded in 2019 by former SpaceX engineers, Kalogon developed the Orbiter smart wheelchair cushion to help prevent pressure injuries and improve blood flow and comfort for wheelchair users. The company has since expanded its technology into broader seating applications, including pilot programs with the U.S. Air Force and potential commercial aviation and automotive partnerships.
“People who use wheelchairs face real health consequences from sitting, but the stresses of sitting don’t stop there,” said Tim Balz, founder and CEO of Kalogon. “When you solve for the people with the greatest need, you end up solving it for everyone. Our work with the U.S. Air Force showed us that the same technologies that help wheelchair users can help a B-52 pilot endure a 30-hour mission at peak performance. Improving seating has applications everywhere, and this investment lets us chase the full scope of that opportunity.”
