LILT
San Francisco, US · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors
Founders & leadership
JD

John DeNeroCo-founder
SG

Spence GreenCo-founder
Board
WC
William CoughranBoard director
MR
Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$139.1M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2015–2024
▶$25MraisedJun 2025 · 9 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$25MraisedJun 2025 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- William CoughranDirector
- John DeNeroDirector
- Mark RostickDirector
- Spence GreenExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $25M
- Amount sold
- $25M
- First sale
- Dec 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$55.5MraisedJun 2025 · 16 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$55.5MraisedJun 2025 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Spence GreenExecutive Officer, Director
- Mark RostickDirector
- John DeNeroDirector
- William CoughranDirector
- Offering amount
- $55.5M
- Amount sold
- $55.5M
- First sale
- Dec 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$45.4MraisedJun 2025 · 19 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$45.4MraisedJun 2025 · 19 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Mark RostickDirector
- William CoughranDirector
- John DeNeroDirector
- Spence GreenExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $45.4M
- Amount sold
- $45.4M
- First sale
- Nov 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$9.5MraisedDec 2018 · 8 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$9.5MraisedDec 2018 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- William CoughranDirector
- Spence GreenExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Ashley FontanaDirector
- John DeNeroDirector, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $9.5M
- Amount sold
- $9.5M
- First sale
- Jun 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3MraisedJul 2016 · 9 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$3MraisedJul 2016 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Spence GreenExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- John DeNeroDirector, Promoter
- Jonathan FeiberDirector
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Amount sold
- $3M
- First sale
- Jul 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$650KraisedMay 2015 · 6 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$650KraisedMay 2015 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Spence GreenExecutive Officer, Director
- John DeNeroExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $650K
- Amount sold
- $650K
- First sale
- Mar 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $1.3M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2021 | $750K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2020 | $3M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2019 | $50K |
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
- Who founded LILT?
- LILT was founded by John DeNero, Spence Green.
- Who are LILT's investors?
- LILT's investors include In-Q-Tel, Intel Capital, Kube VC, Wipro Ventures, Zetta Venture Partners.
- How much funding has LILT raised?
- LILT has disclosed $139.1M raised across 6 rounds.
- Where is LILT headquartered?
- LILT is headquartered in San Francisco, US.







