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N5 Sensors

Rockville, US · Maryland corporation · 2 known investors

N5 Sensors builds wireless environmental detection systems combining its proprietary SPH chemical sensor arrays, cloud connectivity, and AI analytics to detect wildfires, air quality events, and chemical threats. It serves communities, utilities, fire departments, emergency responders, and the military/homeland security sector with real-time monitoring and alerting.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareIoT

Founders & leadership

AM
Abhishek MotayedFounder (referenced)

Investors · 2

Maryland TEDCOUpper Marlboro · $500K – $1.5M
TEDCOColumbia

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$641K disclosed across 2 rounds · 2016–2022

▶$391KraisedJan 2023 · 4 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steven ChenDirector
  • Abhishek MotayedExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2.7M
Amount sold
$391K
First sale
Dec 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Maryland
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$250KraisedNov 2016 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Abhishek MotayedExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$500K
Amount sold
$250K
First sale
Oct 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Maryland, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Competitors · 3

by search overlap
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Dryad Networks GmbH3 shared keywordsDryad develops forest fire detection solutions using IoT and sensor technology to provide early warning systems for wildfire prevention. The company serves forestry and land management organizations.
Wildfiretoday3 shared keywordsWildfire Today is a news and information platform dedicated to coverage of wildland fires and aerial firefighting globally, including topics on firefighter health, prescribed fire, Indigenous burning practices, and fire management operations. The site serves the international wildfire community, researchers, practitioners, and fire management professionals.

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Non-dilutive funding · 18 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
Department of Homeland SecurityPhase II2023$999.9K
Department of Homeland SecurityPhase II2022$1000K
Department of Homeland SecurityPhase I2022$150K
Department of Homeland SecurityPhase I2021$149.8K
Department of Homeland SecurityPhase I2021$149.7K
NASAPhase IISTTR2019$754.8K
Department of Homeland SecurityPhase I2019$150K
ARPA-EPhase II2018$977K
ARPA-EPhase II2018$327.4K
ARPA-EPhase I2018$224.9K
NASAPhase IISTTR2017$749.8K
Department of Agriculture (USDA)Phase I2017$99.8K
Department of Homeland SecurityPhase II2015$749.2K
NASAPhase ISTTR2015$120.4K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase ISTTR2014$149.3K
National Science FoundationPhase I2014$148.8K
Department of Homeland SecurityPhase I2014$99.7K
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Phase I2014$99.2K

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 N5 Sensors do?
N5 Sensors builds wireless environmental detection systems combining its proprietary SPH chemical sensor arrays, cloud connectivity, and AI analytics to detect wildfires, air quality events, and chemical threats. It serves communities, utilities, fire departments, emergency responders, and the military/homeland security sector with real-time monitoring and alerting.
Who founded N5 Sensors?
N5 Sensors was founded by Abhishek Motayed.
Who are N5 Sensors's investors?
N5 Sensors's investors include Maryland TEDCO, TEDCO.
How much funding has N5 Sensors raised?
N5 Sensors has disclosed $641K raised across 2 rounds.
Where is N5 Sensors headquartered?
N5 Sensors is headquartered in Rockville, US.