Applied Spectra
West Sacramento, US · California corporation
Applied Spectra, Inc. (ASI) makes analytical instruments based on laser ablation (LA) technology, including LA-ICP-MS and LIBS systems, for elemental chemical analysis. Its instruments serve environmental analysis, alternative energy manufacturing, forensic science, and analytical research customers.
Founders & leadership
RE
Richard E. RussoFounder
JY
Jong YooNamed on SEC filing
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$608K disclosed across 1 round · 2019
▶$608KraisedNov 2019 · 3 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$608KraisedNov 2019 · 3 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Richard E RussoExecutive Officer
- Jong YooExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $608K
- Amount sold
- $608K
- First sale
- Nov 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, California
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 28 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2023 | $206.4K |
| Department of Energy | Phase II | 2021 | $1.1M |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2021 | $200K |
| Department of DefenseDefense Threat Reduction Agency | Phase II | 2020 | $997.9K |
| Department of Energy | Phase II | 2019 | $1.1M |
| Department of Energy | Phase II | 2019 | $1.1M |
| Department of DefenseDefense Threat Reduction Agency | Phase I | 2018 | $150K |
| Department of Energy | Phase II | 2017 | $999.6K |
| Department of Energy | Phase II | 2017 | $998.5K |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2017 | $224.9K |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2016 | $150K |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2016 | $150K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2014 | $750K |
| Department of Energy | Phase II | 2013 | $999.9K |
| Department of Energy | Phase II | 2013 | $999.9K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2013 | $125K |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2012 | $149.9K |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2012 | $145.9K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2010 | $600K |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2010 | $99.9K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2009 | $100K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2006 | $749.8K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase II | 2006 | $729.9K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase IISTTR | 2005 | $750K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase I | 2005 | $120K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2005 | $100K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase I | 2005 | $70K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase ISTTR | 2004 | $100K |
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 Spectra do?
- Applied Spectra, Inc. (ASI) makes analytical instruments based on laser ablation (LA) technology, including LA-ICP-MS and LIBS systems, for elemental chemical analysis. Its instruments serve environmental analysis, alternative energy manufacturing, forensic science, and analytical research customers.
- Who founded Applied Spectra?
- Applied Spectra was founded by Richard E. Russo.
- How much funding has Applied Spectra raised?
- Applied Spectra has disclosed $608K raised across 1 round.
- Where is Applied Spectra headquartered?
- Applied Spectra is headquartered in West Sacramento, US.