Lumineye
DefunctYC S19Boise, US · Founded 2017 · 10 employees · 2 known investors
Lumineye manufactures portable radar sensors that enable first responders and military personnel to detect and locate individuals behind walls and other barriers.
Also known as Lumineye Inc.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S19)
Lumineye was founded in 2017 by Robert Kleffner, Megan Lacy, and Corbin Hennen.
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Robert KleffnerinCo-founder · Chief Executive OfficerRobert Kleffner is founder of Lumineye, which develops portable radar sensors for detecting people behind walls and barriers.
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Megan LacyinCo-Founder & Board Member2017–2025Megan Lacy is co-founder and former CEO of Lumineye, where she transitioned to a board member and advisory role in August 2023. She has represented Team USA in mountain running at the 2021 World Championship and qualified for the Olympic marathon trials.
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Corbin HenneninFounder
Investors · 2
Non-dilutive funding · 5 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2021 | $750K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase I | 2020 | $110.8K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase I | 2020 | $109.2K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2020 | $49.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2019 | $49.3K |
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 Lumineye do?
- Lumineye manufactures portable radar sensors that enable first responders and military personnel to detect and locate individuals behind walls and other barriers.
- Who founded Lumineye?
- Lumineye was founded by Robert Kleffner, Megan Lacy, Corbin Hennen in 2017.
- Who are Lumineye's investors?
- Lumineye's investors include ITERATIVE, Y Combinator.
- Where is Lumineye headquartered?
- Lumineye is headquartered in Boise, US.