Inertial Sense
Salem, US · 1 known investors
Inertial Sense builds compact, low-cost precision navigation and positioning hardware that enables autonomy in devices such as drones, mobile robots, autonomous vehicles, precision agriculture equipment, and last-mile delivery vehicles. Founded in 2013 and now part of NovAtel/Hexagon, the company serves aerospace, defense, robotics, and industrial automation markets.
Founders & leadership
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Brian CahoonNamed on SEC filing
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Walter H JohnsonNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2018–2020
▶$1.4MofferedJan 2020 · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.4MofferedJan 2020 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Thomas BennettExecutive Officer, Director
- Walter H JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
- John FungeDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.4M
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.5MraisedJun 2018 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.5MraisedJun 2018 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Brian CahoonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Walter H JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $1.5M
- Minimum investment
- $1.5M
- First sale
- Jun 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 4
by search overlapAdvanced Navigation320 shared keywordsAdvanced Navigation develops navigation and positioning systems using inertial, photonic, and quantum sensing technologies for autonomous systems across defense, space, climate science, and commercial applications. The company specializes in GPS-independent autonomy and assured position, navigation, and timing (APNT) solutions.
Inertial Labs195 shared keywordsInertial Labs designs, integrates, and manufactures inertial navigation, motion control, platform stabilization, and remote sensing hardware, including systems that operate in GNSS-jammed, spoofed, and denied environments. The company serves navigation and sensing applications across defense and industrial markets.
Swift Navigation154 shared keywordsSwift Navigation provides low-cost, high-accuracy GPS and GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous vehicles, mobility applications, and mass-market uses. The company develops real-time kinematic (RTK) technology to enable precise navigation and localization for autonomous systems.
Point One Navigation145 shared keywordsPoint One develops precision navigation technology for autonomous vehicles, robotics, and mobile systems. The company leverages GNSS and related algorithms to provide reliable location data for developers and manufacturers building autonomous technologies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Inertial Sense do?
- Inertial Sense builds compact, low-cost precision navigation and positioning hardware that enables autonomy in devices such as drones, mobile robots, autonomous vehicles, precision agriculture equipment, and last-mile delivery vehicles. Founded in 2013 and now part of NovAtel/Hexagon, the company serves aerospace, defense, robotics, and industrial automation markets.
- Who are Inertial Sense's investors?
- Inertial Sense's investors include DataTribe.
- How much funding has Inertial Sense raised?
- Inertial Sense has disclosed $1.5M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Inertial Sense headquartered?
- Inertial Sense is headquartered in Salem, US.


