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Bay Area, US · Founded 2016 · 15 known investors
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Liminal Insights uses ultrasound-based technology to provide quality control and inspection for battery cell R&D and manufacturing, targeting battery cell manufacturers and automotive OEMs. Its systems aim to improve battery performance, safety, and cost to help scale production for electric vehicles and grid storage.
Founders & leadership
Liminal Insights was founded in 2016 by Andrew Hsieh, Shaurjo Biswas, Dan Steingart, and Barry Van Tassell.
Investors · 15
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Also in the syndicate · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$38.9M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2019–2024
▶$10.1MraisedOct 2024 · 10 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Mira InbarDirector
- Andrew HsiehExecutive Officer, Director
- Alfred LamDirector
- Keisuke IdeDirector
- Rusmin KudinarDirector
- Minhye MuellerExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $15M
- Amount sold
- $10.1M
- First sale
- Jun 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$17.5MraisedFeb 2023 · 10 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Andrew HsiehExecutive Officer, Director
- Alfred LamDirector
- Mira InbarDirector
- Laura OliphantDirector
- Keisuke IdeDirector
- Offering amount
- $17.5M
- Amount sold
- $17.5M
- First sale
- Jan 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$8.8MraisedNov 2022 · 11 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Andrew HsiehExecutive Officer, Director
- Maureen BoyceDirector
- Keisuke IdeDirector
- Alfred LamDirector
- Laura OliphantDirector
- Offering amount
- $8.8M
- Amount sold
- $8.8M
- First sale
- Dec 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.5MraisedJul 2019 · 5 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Andrew HsiehExecutive Officer, Director
- Alfred LamDirector
- Offering amount
- $3.3M
- Amount sold
- $2.5M
- First sale
- Jun 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2018 | $750K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2016 | $225K |
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 Liminal Insights do?
- Liminal Insights uses ultrasound-based technology to provide quality control and inspection for battery cell R&D and manufacturing, targeting battery cell manufacturers and automotive OEMs. Its systems aim to improve battery performance, safety, and cost to help scale production for electric vehicles and grid storage.
- Who founded Liminal Insights?
- Liminal Insights was founded by Andrew Hsieh, Shaurjo Biswas, Dan Steingart, Barry Van Tassell in 2016.
- Who are Liminal Insights's investors?
- Liminal Insights's investors include ArcTern Ventures, Chrysalix, Ecosystem Integrity Fund, Good Growth Capital, Helios Climate Ventures, ISV, LG Technology Ventures, UTEC and 3 more.
- How much funding has Liminal Insights raised?
- Liminal Insights has disclosed $38.9M raised across 4 rounds.
- Where is Liminal Insights headquartered?
- Liminal Insights is headquartered in Bay Area, US.