NODAR
Concord, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 17 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
NODAR develops stereo-vision technology that uses patented algorithms with standard cameras to produce long-range, high-precision 3D spatial data. It serves automotive and industrial applications, including passenger vehicles, autonomous trains, and monitoring and surveillance systems that rely on 3D data for autonomous machines.
Founders & leadership
NODAR was founded in 2018 by Leaf Jiang.
Board
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$14.8M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2018–2026
▶$575KraisedMar 2026 · 18 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$575KraisedMar 2026 · 18 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Leaf JiangExecutive Officer, Director
- Piotr SwierczynskiDirector
- Roger NielsenDirector
- Carsten BoersDirector
- Greg PapadopoulosDirector
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $575K
- First sale
- Feb 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$12MraisedApr 2022 · 20 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$12MraisedApr 2022 · 20 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Greg PapadopoulosDirector
- Brad RosenExecutive Officer, Director
- Carsten BoersDirector
- Roger NielsenDirector
- Leaf JiangExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $12M
- Amount sold
- $12M
- First sale
- Apr 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.8MraisedJun 2020 · 26 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.8MraisedJun 2020 · 26 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Brad RosenExecutive Officer
- Carsten BoersDirector
- Leaf JiangExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $2.7M
- Amount sold
- $1.8M
- First sale
- Jun 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$447KraisedDec 2018 · 19 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$447KraisedDec 2018 · 19 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Leaf JiangExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $447K
- First sale
- Dec 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 4
by search overlap
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Teradar4 shared keywordsTeradar develops all-solid-state terahertz imaging sensors, built on its Modular Terahertz Engine (MTE) architecture, that provide long-range, high-resolution vision in rain, fog, and snow. The sensors target automotive manufacturers for vehicle perception, as well as defense, security screening, and infrastructure applications.
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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase II | 2021 | $1.7M |
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 NODAR do?
- NODAR develops stereo-vision technology that uses patented algorithms with standard cameras to produce long-range, high-precision 3D spatial data. It serves automotive and industrial applications, including passenger vehicles, autonomous trains, and monitoring and surveillance systems that rely on 3D data for autonomous machines.
- Who founded NODAR?
- NODAR was founded by Leaf Jiang in 2018.
- Who are NODAR's investors?
- NODAR's investors include New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Rhapsody Venture Partners.
- How much funding has NODAR raised?
- NODAR has disclosed $14.8M raised across 4 rounds.
- Where is NODAR headquartered?
- NODAR is headquartered in Concord, US.