optiPulse
Albuquerque, US · Founded 2015 · New Mexico corporation
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Arjun Bhaktaunlockedknows John Joseph · together at OptiPulse, Inc. (overlapped)
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Founders & leadership
optiPulse was founded in 2015 by John Joseph.
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John JosephFounderJohn Joseph is an executive officer and director at optiPulse, where he has co-designed and patented a semiconductor laser architecture (VCSEL) developed and optimized at Sandia National Labs; the technology enables high-speed optical wireless signaling for applications including long-distance connectivity, LiDAR, and machine vision.
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Matthew WilliamsExecutive
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Mathis ShinnickExecutive
Board
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Robert FrankBoard director
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Lisa KuttillaBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2.1M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2017–2021
▶Undisclosed amountofferedFeb 2021 · TelecommunicationsRule 506(c)
▶Undisclosed amountofferedFeb 2021 · Telecommunications
Rule 506(c)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Robert FrankDirector
- Mathis H ShinnickExecutive Officer, Director
- John JosephExecutive Officer, Director
- Minimum investment
- $5K
- Incorporated
- Corporation, New Mexico
- Federal exemptions
- 06c, 4a5
▶Undisclosed amountofferedNov 2018 · TelecommunicationsRule 506(c)
▶Undisclosed amountofferedNov 2018 · Telecommunications
Rule 506(c)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- John JosephExecutive Officer, Director
- Mathis ShinnickExecutive Officer, Director
- Robert FrankDirector
- Minimum investment
- $5K
- Incorporated
- Corporation, New Mexico, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06c
▶$2.1MraisedApr 2018 · 19 investors · TelecommunicationsRule 506(b)
▶$2.1MraisedApr 2018 · 19 investors · Telecommunications
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Matthew WilliamsExecutive Officer
- John JosephExecutive Officer, Director
- Robert FrankDirector
- Lisa KuttillaDirector
- Mathis ShinnickExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Amount sold
- $2.1M
- Minimum investment
- $5K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $384K
- First sale
- Mar 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, New Mexico, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b, 4a5
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2020 | $213.3K |
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
- Who founded optiPulse?
- optiPulse was founded by John Joseph in 2015.
- How much funding has optiPulse raised?
- optiPulse has disclosed $2.1M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is optiPulse headquartered?
- optiPulse is headquartered in Albuquerque, US.