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NextInput
San Jose, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 7 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors
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NextInput makes miniature force-sensing hardware, including analog ASICs and force sensors that can be applied directly to touch surfaces such as glass panels, OLED displays, leather, plastic, or metal. Its components are aimed at touch-interface applications in consumer and industrial device design.
Founders & leadership
NextInput was founded in 2012 by Ali Foughi.
Board
Investors · 5
How we know: Band of Angels's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
How we know: Cota Capital's portfolio page · funding news · Not right? Tell us
How we know: Sierra Ventures's portfolio page · funding news · Not right? Tell us
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$14M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2015–2018
- Undisclosed amountSeries BJun 2018Source ↗
▶$3MraisedApr 2016 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Steven NasiriDirector
- Ryan DiestelhorstDirector
- Ian CampbellExecutive Officer
- Ali FoughiExecutive Officer, Director
- Ben YuDirector
- Offering amount
- $4M
- Amount sold
- $3M
- First sale
- Mar 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$11MraisedDec 2015 · 27 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Steven NasiriDirector
- Ian CampbellExecutive Officer
- Ryan DiestelhorstDirector
- Ali FoughiExecutive Officer, Director
- Ben YuDirector
- Offering amount
- $12M
- Amount sold
- $11M
- First sale
- Dec 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through NextInput went on to found or lead other companies.
Related companies · 2
Companies working in the same space as NextInput.
Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2014 | $491.6K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2014 | $150K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2013 | $150K |
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 NextInput do?
- NextInput makes miniature force-sensing hardware, including analog ASICs and force sensors that can be applied directly to touch surfaces such as glass panels, OLED displays, leather, plastic, or metal. Its components are aimed at touch-interface applications in consumer and industrial device design.
- Who founded NextInput?
- NextInput was founded by Ali Foughi in 2012.
- Who are NextInput's investors?
- NextInput's investors include Band of Angels, Cota Capital, Sierra Ventures, Intel Capital, UMC Capital.
- How much funding has NextInput raised?
- NextInput has disclosed $14M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is NextInput headquartered?
- NextInput is headquartered in San Jose, US.