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Applied Energetics

OTC: AERG

Tucson, US · Delaware corporation

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Applied Energetics develops fiber-based ultrashort pulse laser systems designed to deliver high-intensity light pulses for defense applications such as disabling sensors and reconnaissance equipment, with potential commercial uses in biomedical and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Founders & leadership

GJGregory J. Quarles
Gregory J. QuarlesCEO Emeritus and DirectorGregory J. Quarles has over 25 years of experience in lasers, optics, and photonics technology development within industrial companies, including previous roles as Chief Scientist at The Optical Society and CEO of B.E. Meyers & Co., an opto-electronic defense and law enforcement technology manufacturer.
CDChristopher Donaghey
Christopher DonagheyPresident, Chief Executive Officer and Director
BT
Bradford T AdamczykNamed on SEC filing
JR
Jonathan R BarcklowNamed on SEC filing
JE
John E SchultzNamed on SEC filing

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$2M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2019–2025

  • Undisclosed amountprivate placementOct 2025
    Source ↗
▶$2MraisedMay 2020 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Gregory J QuarlesExecutive Officer, Director
  • Bradford T AdamczykDirector
  • Jonathan R BarcklowDirector
  • John E SchultzDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$2M
Minimum investment
$100K
Proceeds to insiders
$500K
First sale
Oct 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
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 · 9 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase IISTTR2023$1.1M
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase ISTTR2022$172.2K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase ISTTR2020$165.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2011$746.1K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2010$100K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2009$69.8K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2008$69.8K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase IISTTR2007$750K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase ISTTR2006$99.7K

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 Applied Energetics do?
Applied Energetics develops fiber-based ultrashort pulse laser systems designed to deliver high-intensity light pulses for defense applications such as disabling sensors and reconnaissance equipment, with potential commercial uses in biomedical and advanced manufacturing sectors.
How much funding has Applied Energetics raised?
Applied Energetics has disclosed $2M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Applied Energetics headquartered?
Applied Energetics is headquartered in Tucson, US.