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Nuvotronics

Durham, US · Delaware corporation · 69 employees on LinkedIn

Nuvotronics designs and manufactures RF filters (lowpass, bandpass, and highpass) for satellite, aerospace, defense, and advanced wireless systems using advanced microfabrication technology. The company serves mission-critical programs requiring low insertion loss, compact size, and repeatable performance from prototype through high-volume production.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareSemiconductors

Founders & leadership

SMScott Meller
Scott MellerinExecutive
NANoel A. Heiks
Noel A. HeiksinCEO, Co-Founder2008–2016Managing Partner at Kirenaga Partners
DW
David W. SherrerNamed on SEC filing

Board

JM
Jerry M. GladstoneBoard director
MF
Mike FarleyBoard director
RG
Ronald G. Flanary, Jr.Board director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$15M disclosed across 1 round · 2015

▶$15MraisedJul 2015 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jerry M. GladstoneDirector
  • Scott MellerExecutive Officer
  • David W. SherrerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mike FarleyDirector
  • Ronald G. Flanary, Jr.Director
  • Noel A. HeiksExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$15M
Minimum investment
$7.5M
Sales commissions
$750K
Placement agents
NewCap Partners, Inc.
First sale
Jun 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Non-dilutive funding · 50+ SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
NASAPhase II2018$750K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2018$149.6K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2018$124.8K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2018$99.7K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase II2017$1.5M
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyPhase II2017$1.4M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2017$750K
NASAPhase I2017$125K
NASAPhase II2016$1.5M
U.S. NavyNavyPhase II2016$1.5M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2016$750K
NASAPhase II2016$750K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2016$749.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2016$150K
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyPhase I2016$149.9K
Missile Defense AgencyPhase I2016$139.8K
NASAPhase I2016$124.9K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2016$80K
NASAPhase II2015$1.5M
U.S. NavyNavyPhase II2015$498.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2015$150K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2015$150K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2015$150K
NASAPhase I2015$125K
NASAPhase I2015$124.9K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2015$79.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2014$746.2K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2014$149.8K
NASAPhase I2014$120.2K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2014$80K
NASAPhase II2013$948.6K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2013$149.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2013$149.3K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2013$80K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2013$79.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2012$738.5K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2012$503.1K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2012$150K
NASAPhase I2012$122.2K
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)National Institute of Standards and TechnologyPhase I2012$90K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2011$1.4M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2011$749.7K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2011$711.4K
NASAPhase II2011$599.9K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2011$366.3K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase II2011$300K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2011$100K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2011$100K
NASAPhase I2011$100K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2011$80K

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.

In the news

Nuvotronics raises $15 million from strategic investors | NewCap Partners Inc.newcap.com · Mar 2016

Frequently asked questions

What does Nuvotronics do?
Nuvotronics designs and manufactures RF filters (lowpass, bandpass, and highpass) for satellite, aerospace, defense, and advanced wireless systems using advanced microfabrication technology. The company serves mission-critical programs requiring low insertion loss, compact size, and repeatable performance from prototype through high-volume production.
How much funding has Nuvotronics raised?
Nuvotronics has disclosed $15M raised across 1 round.
Where is Nuvotronics headquartered?
Nuvotronics is headquartered in Durham, US.