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Arieca

Pittsburgh, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

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Arieca develops patented Liquid Metal Embedded Elastomer (LMEE) thermal interface materials that combine thermal performance with mechanical reliability for semiconductor applications. The company works with customers to develop system-level thermal cooling solutions ready for high-volume manufacturing.

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Founders & leadership

Arieca was founded in 2018 by Navid Kazem and Carmel Majidi.

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Navid KazemCEO & Co-Founder
CMCarmel Majidi
Carmel MajidiCTO & Co-Founder

Board

IDIlana Diamond
Ilana DiamondBoard directorManaging Partner, 412 Venture Fund LP at Monozukuri Ventures
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Hitoshi SuzukiBoard director
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Ken JoyceBoard director

Investors · 1

Monozukuri VenturesKyoto · $100K – $300K

Competitors · 1

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$10.5M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2019–2024

▶$500KraisedNov 2024 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Navid KazemExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Ilana DiamondDirector
  • Hitoshi SuzukiDirector
  • Ken JoyceDirector
  • Carmel MajidiExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$500K
Proceeds to insiders
$31K
First sale
Nov 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$8.2MraisedMay 2022 · 29 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Carmel MajidiExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Ilana DiamondDirector
  • Navid KazemExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$9M
Amount sold
$8.2M
Proceeds to insiders
$250K
First sale
Apr 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.1MraisedOct 2021 · 15 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Carmel MajidiExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Navid KazemExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Cinnie HuangDirector
Offering amount
$1.1M
Amount sold
$1.1M
Minimum investment
$20K
Proceeds to insiders
$190K
First sale
Mar 2021
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$710.6KraisedApr 2019 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Navid KazemExecutive Officer, Director
  • Carmel MajidiExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$750K
Amount sold
$710.6K
Proceeds to insiders
$30.6K
First sale
Mar 2019
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2018
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
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase II2023$858.7K
National Science FoundationPhase I2021$256K
NASAPhase I2018$125K

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 Arieca do?
Arieca develops patented Liquid Metal Embedded Elastomer (LMEE) thermal interface materials that combine thermal performance with mechanical reliability for semiconductor applications. The company works with customers to develop system-level thermal cooling solutions ready for high-volume manufacturing.
Who founded Arieca?
Arieca was founded by Navid Kazem, Carmel Majidi in 2018.
Who are Arieca's investors?
Arieca's investors include Monozukuri Ventures.
How much funding has Arieca raised?
Arieca has disclosed $10.5M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Arieca headquartered?
Arieca is headquartered in Pittsburgh, US.