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Near Space

Tillamook, US · Oregon corporation · 5 known investors

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Founders & leadership

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Kristen S. LachenmeierNamed on SEC filing
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Dennis KnappNamed on SEC filing
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Timothy LachenmeierNamed on SEC filing
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Kevin L. TuckerNamed on SEC filing
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Katherine CowanNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 5

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$250K disclosed across 1 round · 2023

▶$250KraisedJun 2023 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kristen S. LachenmeierExecutive Officer
  • Dennis KnappDirector
  • Timothy LachenmeierExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kevin L. TuckerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Katherine CowanDirector
Offering amount
$500K
Amount sold
$250K
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
May 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Oregon
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Non-dilutive funding · 14 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
NASAPhase II2022$747.8K
NASAPhase I2021$124.8K
NASAPhase II2012$750K
NASAPhase I2011$99.9K
NASAPhase I2005$70K
Department of CommercePhase I2004$74.9K
Department of CommercePhase II2002$300K
Department of CommercePhase I2002—
NASAPhase II2001$599.6K
Department of CommercePhase I2001$75K
NASAPhase I2001—
NASAPhase I2000$69.9K
NASAPhase II1999$599.4K
NASAPhase I1998$69.8K

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

Who are Near Space's investors?
Near Space's investors include Bold Capital Partners, Crosslink Capital, Leadout Capital, Toyota Ventures, Wireframe Ventures.
How much funding has Near Space raised?
Near Space has disclosed $250K raised across 1 round.
Where is Near Space headquartered?
Near Space is headquartered in Tillamook, US.