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Double Helix Optics

Boulder, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation

doublehelixoptics.com

Double Helix Optics develops 3D imaging and sensing technology for scientific microscopy, based on its engineered point spread function (ePSF) and Nobel Prize-winning super-resolution methods. Its SPINDLE modules, phase masks, and 3DTRAX software attach to existing microscopes to capture instantaneous nanoscale 3D data for researchers in spatial biology and life sciences.

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Founders & leadership

Double Helix Optics was founded in 2018 by Leslie Kimerling and Rafael Piestun.

LK
Leslie KimerlingCo-founder
RP
Rafael PiestunCo-founder

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1.9M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2018–2021

$800KraisedMar 2021 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rafael PiestunExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Leslie KimerlingExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$2.5M
Amount sold
$800K
First sale
Feb 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$1.1MraisedJan 2019 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Leslie KimerlingExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Rafael PiestunExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$1.8M
Amount sold
$1.1M
First sale
Dec 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Double Helix Optics do?
Double Helix Optics develops 3D imaging and sensing technology for scientific microscopy, based on its engineered point spread function (ePSF) and Nobel Prize-winning super-resolution methods. Its SPINDLE modules, phase masks, and 3DTRAX software attach to existing microscopes to capture instantaneous nanoscale 3D data for researchers in spatial biology and life sciences.
Who founded Double Helix Optics?
Double Helix Optics was founded by Leslie Kimerling, Rafael Piestun in 2018.
How much funding has Double Helix Optics raised?
Double Helix Optics has disclosed $1.9M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Double Helix Optics headquartered?
Double Helix Optics is headquartered in Boulder, US.