Centice

Founded in 2003 by Prasant Potuluri, Centice was a technology company based in Morrisville, North Carolina, that commercialized computational sensor systems originally developed at Duke University. The venture-backed organization utilized Raman spectroscopy to engineer advanced chemical identification and pharmaceutical verification products, most notably the PASS Rx system and the Mobile Field Lab-3000. Under the guidance of executives like chief executive officer John Goehrke, these solutions were deployed across the healthcare, biotechnology, and law enforcement sectors to streamline narcotics identification and improve medication safety. During its operational lifespan, the enterprise successfully raised a total of $52.43 million in capital across multiple funding rounds to support its ongoing manufacturing and commercialization efforts. Before ultimately becoming an inactive entity, the firm announced an $8 million Series D financing round that secured an initial $1 million in convertible debt.