Elve Speed
2 known investors
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Loubaba El Ayoubiunlockedknows Dr. Diana Gamzina · together at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (overlapped)
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Elve designs and manufactures high-efficiency millimeter-wave traveling-wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs) delivering 25W to 300W across K, Ka, Q, V, E, and W bands. Its amplifiers serve space communications (SATCOM), radar and defense sensing, and scientific research applications.
Founders & leadership
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Dr. Diana GamzinainFounder & CEODr. Diana Gamzina held staff scientist and development engineer roles at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and UC Davis, where she led research programs in millimeter-wave RF sources, additive manufacturing, and materials synthesis. She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, has received a Department of Energy Early Career Research Award, and founded Elve to design and manufacture millimeter-wave traveling-wave tube amplifiers for space, defense, and scientific applications.
Investors · 2
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | Phase II | 2022 | $1.7M |
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 Elve Speed do?
- Elve designs and manufactures high-efficiency millimeter-wave traveling-wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs) delivering 25W to 300W across K, Ka, Q, V, E, and W bands. Its amplifiers serve space communications (SATCOM), radar and defense sensing, and scientific research applications.
- Who founded Elve Speed?
- Elve Speed was founded by Dr. Diana Gamzina.
- Who are Elve Speed's investors?
- Elve Speed's investors include Cambium Capital, Lockheed Martin Ventures.