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Liquid Instruments

Founded 2014 · 111 employees on LinkedIn · 13 known investors

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Liquid Instruments develops Moku, a reconfigurable integrated test system for complex research and development applications. The platform serves engineers and scientists who need customizable test configurations for advanced testing scenarios.

Deep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardware

Founders & leadership

Liquid Instruments was founded in 2014 by Daniel Shaddock.

DSDaniel Shaddock
Daniel ShaddockCEO
DWDanielle Wuchenich
Danielle WuchenichChief Operating OfficerDanielle Wuchenich is COO of Liquid Instruments, which develops Moku, a reconfigurable test system for research and development. She has technical expertise in laser interferometry and precision metrology.

Investors · 13

Breakthrough Victorialisted by Breakthrough VictoriaMelbourne

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Significant Ventureslisted by Significant VenturesCanberra
ACORN BIOVENTURESreportedNew York

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Acorn CapitalreportedMelbourne

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Lockheed Martin VenturesreportedBethesda

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MA Growth VenturesreportedCentral · $20M – $50M

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Also in the syndicate · 6

Boman EnterprisesKeysight TechnologiesleadNational Reconstruction Fund CorporationleadPowerhouse VenturesSignificant Capital VenturesSpirit Super/ANU Connect Ventures

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$50M disclosed across 1 of 5 rounds · 2019–2026

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through Liquid Instruments went on to found or lead other companies.

Ken KroegerDirectorFounded Seeing MachinesMagnus HsuFounding ShareholderFounded Mx51

In the news

Liquid Instruments Raises $50M in Series C Fundingfinsmes.com · Apr 2026Liquid Instruments secures $12M in funding for growth, led by Breakthrough Victorialiquidinstruments.com · Jun 2024Liquid Instruments Raises $28.5 Million to Revolutionize Technology Development with Software-Defined Test Instrumentationprnewswire.com · Sep 2022Liquid Instruments Raises $8.16M in Series-A Funding Round - Liquid Instrumentsliquidinstruments.com · Jan 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does Liquid Instruments do?
Liquid Instruments develops Moku, a reconfigurable integrated test system for complex research and development applications. The platform serves engineers and scientists who need customizable test configurations for advanced testing scenarios.
Who founded Liquid Instruments?
Liquid Instruments was founded by Daniel Shaddock in 2014.
Who are Liquid Instruments's investors?
Liquid Instruments's investors include Anzu Partners, Breakthrough Victoria, Significant Ventures, ACORN BIOVENTURES, Acorn Capital, Lockheed Martin Ventures, MA Growth Ventures.
How much funding has Liquid Instruments raised?
Liquid Instruments has disclosed $50M raised across 1 of its 5 known rounds.