GeoOptics
Pasadena, US · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors
GeoOptics develops satellite-based Earth observation instruments and GNSS weather products that provide atmospheric, surface, and subsurface data for environmental monitoring and planning. The company serves researchers, planners, and organizations addressing climate and environmental challenges globally.
Founders & leadership

Board
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$22.2M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2015–2021
▶$72KraisedSep 2021 · 2 investors · Other Technology
- Wesley K. ClarkDirector
- Alex SaltmanExecutive Officer
- Russell H. PackerExecutive Officer
- Conrad C. LautenbacherExecutive Officer, Director
- Glenn S. SchaferDirector
- Marco VillaDirector
- Thomas P. YunckExecutive Officer, Director
- Amount sold
- $72K
- First sale
- Aug 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 04
▶$15.7MraisedFeb 2021 · 55 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Glenn S. SchaferDirector
- Marco VillaDirector
- Thomas P. YunckExecutive Officer, Director
- Conrad C. LautenbacherExecutive Officer, Director
- Alex SaltmanExecutive Officer
- Russell H. PackerExecutive Officer
- Wesley K. ClarkDirector
- Amount sold
- $15.7M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $285.9K
- First sale
- Feb 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2MraisedDec 2018 · 8 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Thomas P. YunckExecutive Officer, Director
- Wesley K. ClarkDirector
- Marco VillaDirector
- Alex SaltmanExecutive Officer
- Russell H. PackerExecutive Officer
- Glenn S. SchaferDirector
- Conrad C. LautenbacherExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $2M
- First sale
- May 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4.5MraisedFeb 2015 · 95 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Jon KirchnerExecutive Officer
- Thomas P. YunckExecutive Officer, Director
- Conrad C. LautenbacherExecutive Officer, Director
- Marco VillaDirector
- Wesley K. ClarkDirector
- Glenn S. SchaferDirector
- Russell H. PackerExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $7M
- Amount sold
- $4.5M
- First sale
- Jan 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 1
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Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase II | 2023 | $4.5M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2020 | $750K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2019 | $75K |
| Department of Commerce | Phase I | 2010 | $89.3K |
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 GeoOptics do?
- GeoOptics develops satellite-based Earth observation instruments and GNSS weather products that provide atmospheric, surface, and subsurface data for environmental monitoring and planning. The company serves researchers, planners, and organizations addressing climate and environmental challenges globally.
- Who founded GeoOptics?
- GeoOptics was founded by Thomas P. Yunck.
- Who are GeoOptics's investors?
- GeoOptics's investors include Starbridge Venture Capital Llc.
- How much funding has GeoOptics raised?
- GeoOptics has disclosed $22.2M raised across 4 rounds.
- Where is GeoOptics headquartered?
- GeoOptics is headquartered in Pasadena, US.