Elder Research
Charlottesville, US · Founded 1995 · Delaware corporation · 181 employees on LinkedIn
Elder Research is a data science and predictive analytics consultancy that builds and deploys production-ready analytics and modeling solutions for clients. It serves Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies, and mission-critical organizations, including the Department of Defense, IRS, Capital One, and BP.
Founders & leadership
Elder Research was founded in 1995 by John F. Elder and John Elder.
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$3M disclosed across 1 round · 2023
▶$3MraisedOct 2023 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- J. Dustin HuxExecutive Officer
- Jeffrey L. DealExecutive Officer
- John F. ElderExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Shree TaylorExecutive Officer
- W. Gerhard PilcherExecutive Officer
- Victor DiloretoExecutive Officer
- Robert J. HanExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Amount sold
- $3M
- Minimum investment
- $3M
- First sale
- Oct 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Non-dilutive funding · 10 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Phase II | 2022 | $499.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2022 | $156.4K |
| NASA | Phase ISTTR | 2022 | $149.9K |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Phase I | 2021 | $150K |
| NASA | Phase ISTTR | 2020 | $124.9K |
| NASA | Phase IISTTR | 2019 | $750K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2019 | $224.8K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2019 | $50K |
| NASA | Phase IISTTR | 2015 | $750K |
| NASA | Phase ISTTR | 2014 | $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 Elder Research do?
- Elder Research is a data science and predictive analytics consultancy that builds and deploys production-ready analytics and modeling solutions for clients. It serves Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies, and mission-critical organizations, including the Department of Defense, IRS, Capital One, and BP.
- Who founded Elder Research?
- Elder Research was founded by John F. Elder, John Elder in 1995.
- How much funding has Elder Research raised?
- Elder Research has disclosed $3M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Elder Research headquartered?
- Elder Research is headquartered in Charlottesville, US.

