Who founded AKOUSTIS, INC.?

AKOUSTIS, INC. was founded by Jeffrey Shealy in 2014.

How much funding has AKOUSTIS, INC. raised?

AKOUSTIS, INC. has disclosed $530K raised across 1 round.

Where is AKOUSTIS, INC. headquartered?

AKOUSTIS, INC. is headquartered in Cornelius, US.

AKOUSTIS, INC.

Cornelius, US · Founded 2014 · 8 employees on LinkedIn

Akoustis develops XBAW technology, an RF filter solution designed for power handling and wide bandwidth filtering across the 1.5 to 20GHz frequency range. The technology serves WiFi, 5G/6G, mobile, and defense applications with compact manufacturing processes.

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Founders & leadership

AKOUSTIS, INC. was founded in 2014 by Jeffrey Shealy.

Jeffrey ShealyPresident & CEO

Lora ShealySecretary

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$530K disclosed across 1 round · 2014

▶$530KraisedJun 2014 · 6 investors · Telecommunications

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Jeffrey ShealyExecutive Officer, Director
Lora ShealyExecutive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $530K
Amount sold: $530K
Minimum investment: $25K
Proceeds to insiders: $150K
First sale: Jun 2014
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken

Agency	Phase	Year	Amount
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency	Phase II	2021	$1.7M
National Science Foundation	Phase II	2016	$737.3K
National Science Foundation	Phase I	2015	$150K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does AKOUSTIS, INC. do?: Akoustis develops XBAW technology, an RF filter solution designed for power handling and wide bandwidth filtering across the 1.5 to 20GHz frequency range. The technology serves WiFi, 5G/6G, mobile, and defense applications with compact manufacturing processes.
Who founded AKOUSTIS, INC.?: AKOUSTIS, INC. was founded by Jeffrey Shealy in 2014.
How much funding has AKOUSTIS, INC. raised?: AKOUSTIS, INC. has disclosed $530K raised across 1 round.
Where is AKOUSTIS, INC. headquartered?: AKOUSTIS, INC. is headquartered in Cornelius, US.