Nuvola
YC W17Los Angeles, US · Founded 2015 · Nevada corporation · 4 employees · 1 known investors
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Akshat Goenkaunlockedknows Janet Hur · together at Y Combinator (overlapped)
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Nuvola develops SafeCoat, a separator material for lithium-ion batteries designed to improve safety, performance, and manufacturing efficiency. The company serves battery original equipment manufacturers globally with its advanced coating technology.
Also known as Inc. · Millibatt
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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W17)
Nuvola was founded in 2015 by Janet Hur and Leland Smith.
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Leland SmithinCo-founder · Chief Technology OfficerLeland Smith holds a background in materials science and chemical engineering and co-founded Millibatt, Inc. (now Nuvola Technology) in 2015 to commercialize advanced microbattery technology originally developed at UCLA. Since 2020, he has led the development of SafeCoat Direct Deposition Separator, an advanced coating material for lithium-ion batteries.
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Ronald L. Miller, Jr.Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary
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William R. ScheidhauerPresident and Chief Operating Officer
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Jeffrey RassasPresident, Secretary, and Treasurer
Board
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Mitchell A. SaltzBoard director
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Barry M. MonheitBoard director
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Robertson J OrrBoard director
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$18.5M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2014–2017
▶$100KraisedApr 2017 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$100KraisedApr 2017 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Barry M. MonheitDirector
- Ronald L. Miller, Jr.Executive Officer
- Mitchell A. SaltzDirector
- William R. ScheidhauerExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $100K
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- Finders' fees
- $30K
- Placement agents
- Ray Saigh
- First sale
- Apr 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Nevada, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$400KraisedFeb 2016 · 5 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$400KraisedFeb 2016 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Barry M. MonheitDirector
- Ronald L. Miller, Jr.Executive Officer
- William R. ScheidhauerExecutive Officer
- Mitchell A. SaltzDirector
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $400K
- Minimum investment
- $5K
- Finders' fees
- $40K
- Placement agents
- Ray Saigh
- First sale
- Jan 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Nevada, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$17.8MraisedJan 2016 · 20 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$17.8MraisedJan 2016 · 20 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Barry M. MonheitDirector
- Ronald L. Miller, Jr.Executive Officer
- Mitchell A. SaltzDirector
- William R. ScheidhauerExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $17.8M
- Amount sold
- $17.8M
- First sale
- Dec 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Nevada, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$200KraisedSep 2014 · 4 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$200KraisedSep 2014 · 4 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jeffrey RassasExecutive Officer, Director
- Robertson J OrrDirector
- Offering amount
- $500K
- Amount sold
- $200K
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- First sale
- Jun 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Nevada, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Nuvola do?
- Nuvola develops SafeCoat, a separator material for lithium-ion batteries designed to improve safety, performance, and manufacturing efficiency. The company serves battery original equipment manufacturers globally with its advanced coating technology.
- Who founded Nuvola?
- Nuvola was founded by Janet Hur, Leland Smith in 2015.
- Who are Nuvola's investors?
- Nuvola's investors include Y Combinator.
- How much funding has Nuvola raised?
- Nuvola has disclosed $18.5M raised across 4 rounds.
- Where is Nuvola headquartered?
- Nuvola is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.