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goTenna
acquired by ForterraBrooklyn, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 22 known investors
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Acquired by Forterra October 2025 · terms undisclosed — Undisclosed · source ↗
goTenna builds mesh networking hardware and software for off-grid connectivity in mission-critical operations. The platform enables location tracking, collaborative mapping, and encrypted messaging for tactical and emergency response teams.
Founders & leadership
goTenna was founded in 2013 by Daniela Perdomo.
Board
Investors · 22
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$14.5M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2015–2019
▶$7.5MraisedApr 2017 · 10 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- John LevyDirector
- Albert WengerDirector
- Daniela PerdomoExecutive Officer, Director
- Larry MarcusDirector
- Offering amount
- $7.5M
- Amount sold
- $7.5M
- First sale
- Mar 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$7MraisedMar 2016 · 28 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Larry MarcusDirector
- John LevyDirector
- Daniela PerdomoExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $7M
- Amount sold
- $7M
- First sale
- Jun 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through goTenna went on to found or lead other companies.
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Non-dilutive funding · 14 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $1.2M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $1.2M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $1.2M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $74.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $74.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $74.8K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $74.7K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $74.6K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $74.6K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $749.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $749.7K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2022 | $229.7K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2022 | $49.8K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2021 | $49.8K |
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 goTenna do?
- goTenna builds mesh networking hardware and software for off-grid connectivity in mission-critical operations. The platform enables location tracking, collaborative mapping, and encrypted messaging for tactical and emergency response teams.
- Who founded goTenna?
- goTenna was founded by Daniela Perdomo in 2013.
- Who are goTenna's investors?
- goTenna's investors include 3Spoke Capital, Also Capital, Bloomberg Beta, Cadron Capital Partners, Collaborative Fund, Comcast Ventures, IronGate Capital Advisors, LifeX Ventures and 14 more.
- How much funding has goTenna raised?
- goTenna has disclosed $14.5M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
- Who acquired goTenna?
- goTenna was acquired by Forterra.
- Where is goTenna headquartered?
- goTenna is headquartered in Brooklyn, US.