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Hidden Level

Syracuse, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 17 known investors

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Hidden Level develops advanced RF (radio frequency) sensing technology for defense, aviation, and intelligence applications. The company builds critical sensing systems to enhance situational awareness and decision-making for military and civilian stakeholders.

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Founders & leadership

Hidden Level was founded in 2018 by Jeffrey A. Cole.

JA
Jeffrey A. ColeFounder
BGBrad Garber
Brad GarberExecutive
GD
Gary DominicosExecutive
TG
Tim GrahamExecutive
MGMike Goll
Mike GollExecutive
GS
Gary S. DominicosExecutive
KP
Kevin P NasmanExecutive

Board

RGRandy Glein
Randy Gleinin𝕏Board MemberFounder and Managing Partner at DFJ
BA
Buddy ArnheimBoard directorGeneral Partner at Lobby Capital
TM
Tom MossBoard director
JY
Joel YarmonBoard director
SS
Suzanne SpauldingBoard director

Investors · 17

Booz Allen Ventures
Claritas CapitalNashville · $2M – $5M
DRONE FUNDTokyo
Founders Circle CapitalSan Francisco
IronGate Capital AdvisorsNew York
Lauder PartnersLos Altosvia Gary Lauder · inferred
Lobby CapitalPalo Alto
One 9 InvestmentsCanada
PROOFArlington
Quest Venture PartnersMenlo Park · $100K – $1.5M
Taurus VenturesBangkokvia Hemant Bhardwaj · inferred
Veteran Ventures CapitalMcLean · $50K – $250K
DFJreportedSan Mateovia Randy Glein · board
J-VenturesreportedSilicon Valley · $250K – $1M
Lockheed Martin VenturesreportedBethesda
PIPELINE CAPITAL PARTNERSreportedLas Vegas
ViDi AlphareportedLos Altos

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$128.5M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2019–2024

▶$66.5MraisedApr 2025 · 19 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Gary DominicosExecutive Officer
  • Mike GollExecutive Officer
  • Buddy ArnheimDirector
  • Tom MossDirector
  • Jeffrey A. ColeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Randy GleinDirector
  • Brad GarberExecutive Officer
  • Tim GrahamExecutive Officer
  • Suzanne SpauldingDirector
Offering amount
$66.5M
Amount sold
$66.5M
First sale
Aug 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$42.6MraisedMar 2025 · 32 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brad GarberExecutive Officer
  • Suzanne SpauldingDirector
  • Gary DominicosExecutive Officer
  • Tim GrahamExecutive Officer
  • Randy GleinDirector
  • Buddy ArnheimDirector
  • Mike GollExecutive Officer
  • Tom MossDirector
  • Jeffrey A. ColeExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$42.6M
Amount sold
$42.6M
First sale
Feb 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$22.7KraisedApr 2022 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Suzanne SpauldingDirector
  • Jeffrey A ColeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Gary S. DominicosExecutive Officer, Director
  • Buddy ArnheimDirector
  • Joel YarmonDirector
Offering amount
$22.7K
Amount sold
$22.7K
First sale
Mar 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$17.3MraisedJun 2021 · 13 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jeffrey A. ColeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Gary DominicosExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ralph L. Armheim IIIDirector
  • Joel YarmonDirector
  • Suzanne SpauldingDirector
Offering amount
$17.6M
Amount sold
$17.3M
First sale
Jun 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2MraisedApr 2019 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jeffrey A ColeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Gary S. DominicosExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kevin P NasmanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Joel YarmonDirector
Offering amount
$3.4M
Amount sold
$2M
First sale
Mar 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Competitors · 1

by search overlap
Avinc13 shared keywordsAV develops integrated defense technology and intelligent systems for military use across land, air, sea, space, and cyber domains. It serves defense and warfighter customers with engineered solutions designed for reliability and scale.

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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2023$75K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2023$74.7K

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 Hidden Level do?
Hidden Level develops advanced RF (radio frequency) sensing technology for defense, aviation, and intelligence applications. The company builds critical sensing systems to enhance situational awareness and decision-making for military and civilian stakeholders.
Who founded Hidden Level?
Hidden Level was founded by Jeffrey A. Cole in 2018.
Who are Hidden Level's investors?
Hidden Level's investors include Booz Allen Ventures, Claritas Capital, DRONE FUND, Founders Circle Capital, IronGate Capital Advisors, Lauder Partners, Lobby Capital, One 9 Investments and 9 more.
How much funding has Hidden Level raised?
Hidden Level has disclosed $128.5M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Hidden Level headquartered?
Hidden Level is headquartered in Syracuse, US.