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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.

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Founders & leadership

DDDr. Diana Gamzina
Dr. Diana GamzinaFounder & 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 · 3

Valera Capitallisted by Valera Capital

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Lockheed Martin VenturesreportedBethesda

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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyPhase II2022$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, Valera Capital, Lockheed Martin Ventures.