Micatu
Founded 2010 · 23 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
Micatu develops optical sensing solutions that measure voltage and current on electric utility grids using the Pockels Electro-Optical Effect and Faraday Effect. Its field devices provide accurate measurement for grid operators while avoiding the hazards of traditional electron-based methods.
Investors · 1
Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2014 | $1.5M |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2012 | $200K |
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 Micatu do?
- Micatu develops optical sensing solutions that measure voltage and current on electric utility grids using the Pockels Electro-Optical Effect and Faraday Effect. Its field devices provide accurate measurement for grid operators while avoiding the hazards of traditional electron-based methods.
- Who are Micatu's investors?
- Micatu's investors include WAVE Equity Partners.