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Liquidr

Jessup, US · Founded 2007 · 86 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

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.

Defense TechHardwareRobotics

Founders & leadership

Liquidr was founded in 2007 by Roger Hine.

RH
Roger HineFounder
PL
Pablo LutherExecutive
DC
Doug CarlenExecutive
GG
Gary GysinExecutive
DM
Dan MiddletonExecutive

Board

JD
Joseph D. RizziBoard director
AB
Ashok BelaniBoard director
MM
Michael MarksBoard director
AS
Alan SalzmanBoard director
JT
John ThompsonBoard director
ML
Mark LeslieBoard director

Investors · 2

Riverwood CapitalMenlo Park · $25M – $250M
VantagePoint Capital PartnersSilicon Valley · $2M – $100M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$280K disclosed across 2 rounds · 2015–2016

▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. NavyNavyPhase II2014$745.8K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase II2012$513.2K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2012$149.9K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2010$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.