HighT-Tech
College Park, US · Founded 2023 · Delaware corporation · 13 employees on LinkedIn
HighT-Tech develops advanced mixed-metal catalysts using proprietary Pulse Heating technology to reduce platinum dependence and improve performance for industrial applications. The company serves manufacturers in chemical processing, refining, and fuel cell industries seeking to lower costs and environmental impact.
Founders & leadership
RG
Robert GatteExecutive
CW
Chao WangCo-Founder
YG
Yunhui GongNamed on SEC filing
LH
Liangbing HuCo-Founder
Board
EG
Edmund GaffneyBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.6M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2024–2026
▶$350KraisedJun 2026 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$350KraisedJun 2026 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Scott K. PurnellExecutive Officer, Director
- Edmund J. GaffneyDirector
- Chao WangDirector
- Liangbing HuDirector
- Robert GatteDirector
- Offering amount
- $700K
- Amount sold
- $350K
- First sale
- Jun 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2023
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.3MraisedMay 2025 · 5 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.3MraisedMay 2025 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Chao WangDirector
- Yunhui GongDirector
- Robert GatteExecutive Officer, Director
- Liangbing HuDirector
- Edmund GaffneyDirector
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Amount sold
- $1.3M
- First sale
- Mar 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2023
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2022 | $200K |
| ARPA-E | Phase I | 2020 | $250K |
| ARPA-E | Phase II | 2020 | $250K |
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 HighT-Tech do?
- HighT-Tech develops advanced mixed-metal catalysts using proprietary Pulse Heating technology to reduce platinum dependence and improve performance for industrial applications. The company serves manufacturers in chemical processing, refining, and fuel cell industries seeking to lower costs and environmental impact.
- How much funding has HighT-Tech raised?
- HighT-Tech has disclosed $1.6M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is HighT-Tech headquartered?
- HighT-Tech is headquartered in College Park, US.