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Liquidr
Jessup, US · Founded 2007 · 86 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
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Liquid Robotics builds the Wave Glider, an autonomous wave- and solar-powered uncrewed surface vehicle that collects and transmits real-time ocean data and maritime intelligence for missions lasting up to a year. It serves defense and security, offshore energy, and scientific and climate research customers with the vehicle, sensor payloads, and full-service mission support.
Founders & leadership
Liquidr was founded in 2007 by Roger Hine.
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Pablo LutherChief Financial Officer/COO2013–2017Pablo Luther served as a financial and operations executive for over 30 years across private and public technology companies, including seven years at HP managing financial operations for its Personal Computer Division, and held CFO and COO-level roles at Silicon Valley firms including StorMedia (which he took public on NASDAQ), NetFish, Meru Networks, eFinance, and Kasenna.
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Doug CarlenVP, Legal Affairs and Human Resources2012–2016Doug Carlen is Executive Officer at Liquidr, which builds autonomous wave- and solar-powered uncrewed surface vehicles for ocean data collection and maritime intelligence. He has held legal and executive roles at public and private companies offering cloud-based subscription services and equipment.
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Gary GysinPresident & CEO2014–2019He has previously served as CEO at four companies, including roles leading executive sales and marketing that resulted in two IPOs and three acquisitions, and currently advises autonomous systems and robotics startups.
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Dan MiddletonExecutive Vice President, Global Sales and Business Development2014–2019Dan Middleton led global sales and business development at Liquid Robotics, growing the company's sales before its acquisition by Boeing in 2016, and previously served as executive vice president of sales at Silver Spring Networks, where he secured over $2 billion in contracts before the company's 2013 IPO. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech and an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business.
Board
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Joseph D. RizziBoard director
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Ashok BelaniBoard director
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Michael MarksBoard director
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John ThompsonBoard director
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Mark LeslieBoard director
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$280K disclosed across 2 rounds · 2015–2016
▶$105KraisedJul 2016 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$105KraisedJul 2016 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Pablo LutherExecutive Officer
- Alan SalzmanDirector
- Joseph RizziDirector
- Michael MarksDirector
- Roger HineExecutive Officer, Director
- Dan MiddletonExecutive Officer
- Ashok BelaniDirector
- Gary GysinExecutive Officer, Director
- Mark LeslieDirector
- Gregory BibbesExecutive Officer
- John ThompsonDirector
- Offering amount
- $105K
- Amount sold
- $105K
- First sale
- Jun 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$175KraisedNov 2015 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$175KraisedNov 2015 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Joseph D. RizziDirector
- John ThompsonDirector
- Mark LeslieDirector
- Pablo LutherExecutive Officer
- Ashok BelaniDirector
- Michael MarksDirector
- Roger HineExecutive Officer, Director
- Doug CarlenExecutive Officer
- Gary GysinExecutive Officer, Director
- Alan SalzmanDirector
- Dan MiddletonExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $175K
- Amount sold
- $175K
- First sale
- Oct 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Liquidr went on to found or lead other companies.
Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
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| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase II | 2014 | $745.8K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase II | 2012 | $513.2K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase I | 2012 | $149.9K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase I | 2010 | $98.9K |
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 Liquidr do?
- Liquid Robotics builds the Wave Glider, an autonomous wave- and solar-powered uncrewed surface vehicle that collects and transmits real-time ocean data and maritime intelligence for missions lasting up to a year. It serves defense and security, offshore energy, and scientific and climate research customers with the vehicle, sensor payloads, and full-service mission support.
- Who founded Liquidr?
- Liquidr was founded by Roger Hine in 2007.
- Who are Liquidr's investors?
- Liquidr's investors include Riverwood Capital, VantagePoint Capital Partners.
- How much funding has Liquidr raised?
- Liquidr has disclosed $280K raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Liquidr headquartered?
- Liquidr is headquartered in Jessup, US.