Everix
San Diego, US · Founded 2019 · 6 known investors
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Everix manufactures ultra-thin optical filters made from plastic materials for compact and complex optical system designs. The filters serve applications in defense, aerospace, life sciences, and industrial imaging sectors where space constraints, lightweight design, or non-traditional geometries are critical.
Founders & leadership
Everix was founded in 2019 by Hooman Banaei.

Investors · 6
How we know: Aggie Angel Network's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
How we know: Keiretsu Forum's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.2M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2023
▶$1MraisedMay 2023 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Mark WippichDirector
- James NorthupDirector
- Esmaeil BanaeiExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.2M
- Amount sold
- $1M
- First sale
- May 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$245.1KraisedFeb 2023 · 20 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
- James NorthupDirector
- Esmaeil BanaeiExecutive Officer, Director
- Mark WippichDirector
- Offering amount
- $500K
- Amount sold
- $245.1K
- First sale
- Feb 2023
- 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 · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2020 | $746.4K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2019 | $225K |
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 Everix do?
- Everix manufactures ultra-thin optical filters made from plastic materials for compact and complex optical system designs. The filters serve applications in defense, aerospace, life sciences, and industrial imaging sectors where space constraints, lightweight design, or non-traditional geometries are critical.
- Who founded Everix?
- Everix was founded by Hooman Banaei in 2019.
- Who are Everix's investors?
- Everix's investors include Aggie Angel Network, Houston Angel Network, Johnson Venture Partners, Keiretsu Forum, Lauder Partners, Neer Venture Partners.
- How much funding has Everix raised?
- Everix has disclosed $1.2M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Everix headquartered?
- Everix is headquartered in San Diego, US.

