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Dynepic
Techstars '18Folly Beach, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 7 known investors
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Dynepic operates a skills-based platform offering on-demand learning, mentorship, and credentialing tools for individuals and creators in a knowledge-based economy. The company leverages enterprise and government-grade infrastructure originally built for military training systems to enable immersive learning experiences and help users build sustainable income from their expertise.
Also known as Dynepic, Inc. · Dynepic®
Founders & leadership
Dynepic was founded in 2014 by Krissa Watry.
Board
Investors · 7
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Also in the syndicate · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.4M disclosed across 3 of 5 rounds · 2014–2018
▶$250KraisedDec 2018 · 5 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- David WymanDirector
- Lenna MacdonaldDirector
- Krissa WatryExecutive Officer, Director
- Jacqueline ArnExecutive Officer
- Christine OsborneDirector
- Offering amount
- $350K
- Amount sold
- $250K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- Dec 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$675KraisedApr 2018 · 3 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Lenna MacdonaldDirector
- Krissa WatryExecutive Officer, Director
- Jacqueline ArnExecutive Officer
- Christine OsborneDirector
- David WymanDirector
- Offering amount
- $675K
- Amount sold
- $675K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- Jun 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$470.5KraisedNov 2016 · 17 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Christine OsborneDirector
- Krissa WatryExecutive Officer, Director
- Lenna MacDonaldDirector
- David WymanDirector
- Jacqueline ArnExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $500K
- Amount sold
- $470.5K
- Minimum investment
- $1K
- First sale
- Sep 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$500KofferedNov 2014 · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Krissa WatryExecutive Officer, Director
- David WymanDirector
- Christine OsborneDirector
- Lenna MacDonaldDirector
- Offering amount
- $500K
- Minimum investment
- $20K
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Company profile
researched Sep 2026Dynepic, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2014 that develops secure platforms for immersive training and learning. Its core product is MOTAR (Member, Operations, Training, Analytics, Reporting), a white-labeled digital experience platform built and deployed for the U.S. Air Force that supports extended reality (XR) application delivery, multiplayer 3D training, analytics and secure single sign-on. MOTAR received an IL4 Authorization To Operate from the United States Air Force in 2023, and product extensions have included MOTAR Fastlane, an XR-optimized application deployment pipeline, MOTAR Ghost, an air-gapped version aimed at enterprise and defense organizations, and an AI-enabled immersive lesson builder.
The company's earlier business was in connected play: it created playPORTAL, a platform with cross-platform SDKs and a kid-safe family network that let game developers, app developers and toy makers build child-privacy-certified applications with COPPA compliance handled by the platform. Dynepic completed the Techstars Boulder accelerator program.
Dynepic's current commercial direction is Dynepic Next, described by the company as an AI-powered spatial learning platform intended to make knowledge immersive and participatory. Its first released tool, Path to Purpose, is oriented toward self-discovery and personal development. Public materials also list a separate Dynepic Sports line selling patented Spiral Strength ergonomic grip products for strength training, biking, wakesurfing and pets.
Founding story
Dynepic was co-founded in 2014 by Krissa Watry, who serves as CEO, and Jacqueline Arn, listed as co-founder and VP of Hospitality.
Business model
Dynepic has sustained its operations primarily through U.S. government contracts, including AFWERX SBIR/STTR Phase I and Phase II awards, Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) and Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) agreements with the U.S. Air Force, while developing commercial platform offerings aimed at enterprises and individual learners.
Traction
Reported contract awards include a $1.7M TACFI (2022), a $51M STRATFI (2023), two $1.25M AFWERX Phase II SBIR contracts (2023 and 2024) and a $75k Phase I SBIR (2024). MOTAR holds IL4 Authorization To Operate from the U.S. Air Force. One public business listing cites annual revenue of approximately $5,000,000 and 21-50 employees.
Latest developments
In January 2025 Dynepic announced a granted patent for permissions wizard technology enabling collaborative US government systems. The company's website promotes Dynepic Next, an AI-powered spatial learning platform, with Path to Purpose as its first released tool.
▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography, history, risks & controversies
Market position
Dynepic describes MOTAR as an award-winning platform powering multidimensional knowledge, and its work has been recognized through repeated U.S. Air Force contract awards including a $51M STRATFI.
Technology
The MOTAR platform provides secure, government-accredited (IL4 ATO) infrastructure for XR application delivery, multiplayer 3D training services, digital thread capabilities, CAC-based single sign-on (via acquired SmartBridge technology) and AI-enabled lesson authoring. An air-gapped variant, MOTAR Ghost, targets disconnected enterprise and defense environments. A patent covering permissions wizard technology for collaborative US government systems was granted in January 2025. Dynepic Next applies the same architecture to an AI-driven spatial learning platform. Public listings associate the company with augmented reality, virtual reality, spatial computing, extended reality and corporate training digital transformation.
Go-to-market
Defense business is won through AFWERX SBIR/STTR open-topic contracts and follow-on TACFI/STRATFI vehicles with the U.S. Air Force. Commercial products are marketed directly via the company website, with a mailing list sign-up for Dynepic Next, and announcements distributed through PR Newswire.
U.S. Department of Defense and Air Force training organizations, enterprise and defense customers needing air-gapped deployments, and — through Dynepic Next — individual learners and creators. The earlier playPORTAL product targeted game developers, app developers, toy makers and brands serving children.
Geography
United States. The company has been associated with Charleston, South Carolina (1122 Folly Rd) and with Reno, Nevada in public business listings.
History
Founded in 2014, Dynepic first built playPORTAL, a COPPA-compliant connected-play platform for kids' apps and toys, and completed the Techstars Boulder program before raising $675,000 in 2018. It subsequently pivoted toward secure defense training infrastructure with MOTAR, acquiring SurrealVR in July 2022 to add multiplayer 3D training and SmartBridge CAC login technology from Netrist Solutions in February 2024. The company secured an Air Force IL4 ATO in February 2023 and a $51M STRATFI award in March 2023, followed by additional SBIR contracts and product launches through 2024, and a granted patent in January 2025. Its current focus is Dynepic Next, a commercial AI spatial learning platform.
Risks & controversies
A substantial share of Dynepic's disclosed revenue derives from U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense contracts, concentrating dependence on government funding vehicles. Public directory listings give inconsistent headquarters locations, employee counts and total funding figures for the company.
Compiled by commissioned research from 8 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
Non-dilutive funding · 11 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $3.4M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $1.2M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $149.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $75K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $75K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $1.7M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2021 | $750K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2020 | $50K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2019 | $750K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2019 | $50K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2013 | $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.
Timeline · 13
launches, deals, and filingsDynepic announced a granted patent for permissions wizard technology enabling collaborative US government systems.
Dynepic launched MOTAR Ghost, an air-gapped, customizable version of the MOTAR platform for enterprise and defense organizations.
Dynepic was selected by AFWERX for a Phase I SBIR contract of $75k to adapt MOTAR with an AI-enabled immersive lesson builder.
$75K source ↗
Dynepic released MOTAR Fastlane, an XR-optimized application delivery pipeline for deployment to the US military.
Dynepic was selected by AFWERX for a Phase II SBIR contract of $1.25M to bring XR streaming capabilities to Multi-Capable Airmen via MOTAR.
$1.3M source ↗
Dynepic acquired SmartBridge from Netrist Solutions to provide US government Common Access Card-based secure single sign-on for MOTAR.
Dynepic was selected by AFWERX for an AFVentures SBIR/STTR Open Topic Phase II contract of $1.25M to expand digital thread capabilities and future-proof USAF training content.
$1.3M source ↗
Dynepic announced a contract worth $51M under the AFWERX Strategic Funding Increase program.
$51M source ↗
Dynepic obtained Authorization To Operate from the United States Air Force for MOTAR.
Dynepic signed a $1.7M Tactical Funding Increase contract to expand its secure DX platform, white labeled as MOTAR.
$1.7M source ↗
Dynepic announced the purchase of SurrealVR to bring multi-player 3D training to its DX platform.
Dynepic raised $675,000 from Good Growth Capital, Black Lab Sports, Charleston Angel Partners and Techstars, bringing total raised to $1.5M; funds earmarked for marketing and engineering to expand playPORTAL and grow its developer community.
$675K source ↗
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
Legal entities · 1
corporate structure▸Research sources · 8
primary sources listed
- Dynepicdynepic.com · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Dynepic do?
- Dynepic builds MOTAR, a secure XR training platform for the US military, and Dynepic Next, an AI-powered spatial learning platform.
- Who founded Dynepic?
- Dynepic was founded by Krissa Watry in 2014.
- Who are Dynepic's investors?
- Dynepic's investors include Capital A Partners, Good Growth Capital, Johnson Venture Partners, Matchstick Ventures, Techstars.
- How much funding has Dynepic raised?
- Dynepic has disclosed $1.4M raised across 3 of its 5 known rounds.
- Where is Dynepic headquartered?
- Dynepic is headquartered in Folly Beach, US.