GridBridge, Inc
Raleigh, US · Founded 2012
GridBridge develops power delivery solutions for electric utilities at substations and downstream distribution points. The company applies high-power conversion technology across grid, vehicular, and space applications.
Founders & leadership
GridBridge, Inc was founded in 2012 by Chad Eckhardt.
CE
Chad EckhardtFounder
Board
DP
Douglas P. HaenselBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$500K disclosed across 1 round · 2014
▶$500KraisedNov 2014 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$500KraisedNov 2014 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Douglas P. HaenselDirector
- Chad EckhardtExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $500K
- First sale
- Oct 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, North Carolina, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 7 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase II | 2017 | $1000K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase I | 2016 | $150K |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2015 | $149.8K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase I | 2015 | $100K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2014 | $731.3K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2014 | $125K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2013 | $150K |
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 GridBridge, Inc do?
- GridBridge develops power delivery solutions for electric utilities at substations and downstream distribution points. The company applies high-power conversion technology across grid, vehicular, and space applications.
- Who founded GridBridge, Inc?
- GridBridge, Inc was founded by Chad Eckhardt in 2012.
- How much funding has GridBridge, Inc raised?
- GridBridge, Inc has disclosed $500K raised across 1 round.
- Where is GridBridge, Inc headquartered?
- GridBridge, Inc is headquartered in Raleigh, US.