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Nextiles

Brooklyn, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 8 known investors

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Nextiles is a materials science company that combines patented fabric-based sensor and sewing technology with a data analytics platform to measure human performance, capturing forces, range of motion, and 3D motion from compression clothing. It serves professional athletes, leagues, teams, and the military with biomechanical and biometric insights.

Founders & leadership

Nextiles was founded in 2018 by George Sun.

GSGeorge Sun
George SuninFounder · Chief Executive Officer (CEO)George Sun holds bachelor's degrees in bioengineering and electrical engineering & computer science from UC Berkeley, and a PhD in biological engineering from MIT. He brings over a decade of experience in electrical engineering, computer science, and biological engineering to his role as CEO of Nextiles.
JPJohn Peters
John PetersNamed on SEC filing
ME
Matthew EvansNamed on SEC filing

Board

MMMeredith McPherron
Meredith McPherronin𝕏Board directorCEO & Managing Partner at Drive by DraftKings

Investors · 8

Also in the syndicate · 3

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$4.8M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2021–2023

$4.8MraisedMay 2022 · 24 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • George SunExecutive Officer, Director
  • John PetersDirector
  • Meredith McPherronDirector
  • Matthew EvansExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$5.9M
Amount sold
$4.8M
First sale
Apr 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
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 · 3 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2022$749.3K
National Science FoundationPhase I2022$255.8K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2022$50K

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 Nextiles do?
Nextiles is a materials science company that combines patented fabric-based sensor and sewing technology with a data analytics platform to measure human performance, capturing forces, range of motion, and 3D motion from compression clothing. It serves professional athletes, leagues, teams, and the military with biomechanical and biometric insights.
Who founded Nextiles?
Nextiles was founded by George Sun in 2018.
Who are Nextiles's investors?
Nextiles's investors include Drive by DraftKings, Phoenix Capital Ventures, Alumni Ventures, DraftKings, NewLab.
How much funding has Nextiles raised?
Nextiles has disclosed $4.8M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Nextiles headquartered?
Nextiles is headquartered in Brooklyn, US.