Dust Identity
Needham, US · 6 known investors
Dust Identity uses engineered diamond-dust to create discreet, clone-proof object markers, each tied to a digital record that tracks the object over its lifespan. The technology provides material integrity and product authentication for brands, manufacturers, OEMs, and collectors across the supply chain.
Deep TechHardwareNew Materials
Investors · 6
Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | Phase II | 2014 | $1M |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2014 | $288.6K |
| Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | Phase I | 2014 | $100K |
| Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | Phase I | 2012 | $150K |
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.
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- What does Dust Identity do?
- Dust Identity uses engineered diamond-dust to create discreet, clone-proof object markers, each tied to a digital record that tracks the object over its lifespan. The technology provides material integrity and product authentication for brands, manufacturers, OEMs, and collectors across the supply chain.
- Who are Dust Identity's investors?
- Dust Identity's investors include Angular Ventures, F-Prime Capital, Grit Ventures, New Science Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Lockheed Martin Ventures.
- Where is Dust Identity headquartered?
- Dust Identity is headquartered in Needham, US.