How much funding has Klar Scientific raised?

Klar Scientific has disclosed $610K raised across 1 round.

Where is Klar Scientific headquartered?

Klar Scientific is headquartered in Pullman, US.

Klar Scientific

Pullman, US · Washington corporation

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Klar Scientific builds compact spectroscopic mapping microscopes that perform photoluminescence and Raman measurements from the deep UV to near IR, with a universal optical design and user-replaceable wavelength kits for research and wafer-level materials and device analysis. The company also offers PL/Raman measurement services and spectral data-analysis software for scientific labs.

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Founders & leadership

Richard LytelNamed on SEC filing

Matthew McCluskeyNamed on SEC filing

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$610K disclosed across 1 round · 2020

▶$610KraisedOct 2023 · 11 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Richard LytelExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Matthew McCluskeyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter

Offering amount: $1M
Amount sold: $610K
First sale: Aug 2020
Incorporated: Corporation, Washington
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken

Agency	Phase	Year	Amount
National Science Foundation	Phase II	2018	$739.6K
National Science Foundation	Phase I	2017	$210.4K

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 Klar Scientific do?: Klar Scientific builds compact spectroscopic mapping microscopes that perform photoluminescence and Raman measurements from the deep UV to near IR, with a universal optical design and user-replaceable wavelength kits for research and wafer-level materials and device analysis. The company also offers PL/Raman measurement services and spectral data-analysis software for scientific labs.
How much funding has Klar Scientific raised?: Klar Scientific has disclosed $610K raised across 1 round.
Where is Klar Scientific headquartered?: Klar Scientific is headquartered in Pullman, US.