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San Diego, US · 2 known investors
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Obsidian Sensors develops thermal imaging sensors using MEMS technology to detect pedestrians and cyclists in vehicles, aiming to reduce nighttime collision fatalities.
Founders & leadership
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Sean AndrewsSean Andrews leads Obsidian Sensors, which develops thermal imaging sensors using MEMS technology for vehicle pedestrian and cyclist detection. He has experience adapting display technology manufacturing to enable low-cost sensor devices.
Investors · 2
Qualcomm Ventureslisted by Qualcomm VenturesSan Diego · $5M
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CRESCENT COVE CAPITALreportedSan Francisco
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries DAug 2026Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Non-dilutive funding · 6 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASA | Phase II | 2023 | $899.8K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2022 | $987.3K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2022 | $149.8K |
| NASA | Phase II | 2021 | $712.3K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2020 | $225K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2020 | $124.4K |
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 Obsidian do?
- Obsidian Sensors develops thermal imaging sensors using MEMS technology to detect pedestrians and cyclists in vehicles, aiming to reduce nighttime collision fatalities.
- Who are Obsidian's investors?
- Obsidian's investors include Qualcomm Ventures, CRESCENT COVE CAPITAL.
- Where is Obsidian headquartered?
- Obsidian is headquartered in San Diego, US.