ESTAT Actuation
Pittsburgh, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors
Develops cutting-edge electroadhesive actuators for robots using Carnegie Mellon technology to reduce weight, size, and cost.
Founders & leadership
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Randall EgerNamed on SEC filing
SD
Stuart DillerNamed on SEC filing
CM
Carmel MajidiNamed on SEC filing
Board
ID
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.8M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2021–2023
▶$866KraisedMar 2023 · 8 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$866KraisedMar 2023 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Carmel MajidiDirector
- Stuart DillerExecutive Officer, Director
- Randall EgerDirector
- Ilana DiamondDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.1M
- Amount sold
- $866K
- First sale
- Mar 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$950KraisedSep 2021 · 5 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$950KraisedSep 2021 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ilana DiamondDirector
- Randall EgerDirector
- Stuart DillerExecutive Officer, Director
- Carmel MajidiDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.2M
- Amount sold
- $950K
- First sale
- Sep 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 5 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of DefenseDefense Health Program | Phase II | 2023 | $1.1M |
| Department of DefenseDefense Health Program | Phase I | 2022 | $249.9K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2020 | $225K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase IISTTR | 2020 | $100K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2019 | $25K |
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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Frequently asked questions
- What does ESTAT Actuation do?
- Develops cutting-edge electroadhesive actuators for robots using Carnegie Mellon technology to reduce weight, size, and cost.
- Who are ESTAT Actuation's investors?
- ESTAT Actuation's investors include Monozukuri Ventures.
- How much funding has ESTAT Actuation raised?
- ESTAT Actuation has disclosed $1.8M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is ESTAT Actuation headquartered?
- ESTAT Actuation is headquartered in Pittsburgh, US.