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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

TPThomas P. Yunck
Thomas P. YunckFounder
JK
Jon KirchnerExecutive
CC
Conrad C. LautenbacherExecutive
RH
Russell H. PackerExecutive

Board

MV
Marco VillaBoard director
WK
Wesley K. ClarkBoard director
GS
Glenn S. SchaferBoard director

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
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$15.7MraisedFeb 2021 · 55 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$2MraisedDec 2018 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$4.5MraisedFeb 2015 · 95 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. NavyNavyPhase II2023$4.5M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2020$750K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2019$75K
Department of CommercePhase I2010$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.