Calnetix
Cerritos, US · Founded 1998 · 80 employees on LinkedIn
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Calnetix develops high-speed motor generators, magnetic bearing systems, and embedded control electronics for industrial, aerospace, and military applications. The company provides comprehensive engineering design services including electromagnetic analysis, mechanical design, rotordynamic analysis, and custom power electronics integration.
Founders & leadership
Calnetix was founded in 1998 by Vatche Artinian, Co Huynh, Larry Hawkins, and Pat McMullen.



Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.9M disclosed across 1 round · 2014
▶$1.9MraisedNov 2014 · 7 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Vatche ArtinianExecutive Officer, Director
- Andrea MatiaudaExecutive Officer, Director
- Patrick McMullenDirector
- Ian HartExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1.9M
- Amount sold
- $1.9M
- Minimum investment
- $96.6K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $531.2K
- First sale
- Nov 2014
- 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 · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy | Phase IISTTR | 2012 | $745.8K |
| Department of Energy | Phase ISTTR | 2011 | $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 Calnetix do?
- Calnetix develops high-speed motor generators, magnetic bearing systems, and embedded control electronics for industrial, aerospace, and military applications. The company provides comprehensive engineering design services including electromagnetic analysis, mechanical design, rotordynamic analysis, and custom power electronics integration.
- Who founded Calnetix?
- Calnetix was founded by Vatche Artinian, Co Huynh, Larry Hawkins, Pat McMullen in 1998.
- How much funding has Calnetix raised?
- Calnetix has disclosed $1.9M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Calnetix headquartered?
- Calnetix is headquartered in Cerritos, US.

