Near Space
Tillamook, US · Oregon corporation · 5 known investors
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$250K disclosed across 1 round · 2023
▶$250KraisedJun 2023 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- 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
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| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASA | Phase II | 2022 | $747.8K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2021 | $124.8K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2012 | $750K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2011 | $99.9K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2005 | $70K |
| Department of Commerce | Phase I | 2004 | $74.9K |
| Department of Commerce | Phase II | 2002 | $300K |
| Department of Commerce | Phase I | 2002 | — |
| NASA | Phase II | 2001 | $599.6K |
| Department of Commerce | Phase I | 2001 | $75K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2001 | — |
| NASA | Phase I | 2000 | $69.9K |
| NASA | Phase II | 1999 | $599.4K |
| NASA | Phase I | 1998 | $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.





