Obsidian
San Diego, US · 1 known investors
Obsidian Sensors develops thermal imaging sensors using MEMS technology to detect pedestrians and cyclists in vehicles, aiming to reduce nighttime collision fatalities.
Founders & leadership
SA
Sean Andrewsin
Investors · 1
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.
- Where is Obsidian headquartered?
- Obsidian is headquartered in San Diego, US.