General Nano
Cincinnati, US · Ohio LLC
Founders & leadership
JE
Joseph Edward SprengardExecutive
VS
Vesselin ShanovNamed on SEC filing
MS
Mark SchulzNamed on SEC filing
Board
JH
Jeb HeadBoard director
WN
William NoackBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$4.2M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2016–2022
▶$700KraisedJun 2022 · 10 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$700KraisedJun 2022 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Eli LiechtyExecutive Officer, Director
- Joseph H. Head, IIIDirector
- John HaydenDirector
- Vesselin N. ShanovDirector
- Joseph Sprengard, Jr.Executive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $4.2M
- Amount sold
- $700K
- Minimum investment
- $1.7K
- First sale
- May 2022
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Ohio
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.5MraisedNov 2018 · 8 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.5MraisedNov 2018 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- John HaydenDirector
- William NoackDirector
- Joseph Sprengard, Jr.Executive Officer, Director
- Jeb HeadDirector
- Vesselin N. ShanovExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2.5M
- Amount sold
- $2.5M
- Minimum investment
- $125K
- First sale
- Nov 2018
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Ohio
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1MraisedOct 2016 · 5 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1MraisedOct 2016 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Joseph Edward SprengardExecutive Officer, Director
- Vesselin ShanovExecutive Officer, Director
- Jeb HeadDirector
- William NoackDirector
- Mark SchulzExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $1M
- Minimum investment
- $125K
- First sale
- Sep 2016
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Ohio
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 19 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase II | 2023 | $200K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase I | 2022 | $199.9K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase I | 2021 | $235.4K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2019 | $2.9M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2017 | $149.7K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase I | 2017 | $124.2K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2014 | $1.2M |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase II | 2013 | $749.5K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2013 | $149.1K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase I | 2013 | $79.5K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase IISTTR | 2012 | $499.8K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase I | 2012 | $149.7K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase ISTTR | 2011 | $100K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2011 | $99.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2011 | $99.8K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase I | 2011 | $80K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2010 | $150K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2009 | $300K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2008 | $100K |
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
- How much funding has General Nano raised?
- General Nano has disclosed $4.2M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is General Nano headquartered?
- General Nano is headquartered in Cincinnati, US.