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Overlord Labs

San Jose, US · Founded 2024 · 1 known investors

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Overlord Labs designs its own battery management systems, including custom silicon chips and firmware, built for the power demands of AI devices. The technology measures, models, and controls battery behavior in real time.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Founders & leadership

Overlord Labs was founded in 2024 by Richard Nicholson and Rafael Medina.

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Richard NicholsonFounder & CEORichard Nicholson holds a Ph.D. in Microelectronics from Lancaster University and has experience in analog IC design and semiconductors. He is Executive Officer and Director at Overlord Labs, which designs battery management systems including custom silicon chips and firmware for AI devices.
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Rafael MedinaCo-founder · SVP of Analog DesignRafael Medina spent close to two decades in analog and mixed-signal chip design, most recently as a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at CRX Microtech and before that as Deputy Director of Technology at MediaTek. His earlier roles include director of design engineering in ON Semiconductor's Advanced Product Development Group, chip design and IP methodology management at Fairchild Semiconductor, and seven years as a senior member of technical staff at Maxim Integrated Products, following a design engineering internship at Linear Technology.
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Carlos RodriguezNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4M disclosed across 1 round · 2026

▶$4MraisedJul 2026 · 25 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Richard NicholsonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Carlos RodriguezExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4.9M
Amount sold
$4M
First sale
May 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2024
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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In the news

Overlord Labs raises $4.35M to put battery intelligence on siliconruntimewire.com · Sep 2026Overlord Labs Closes Oversubscribed Seed Financing, Bringing Total Funding to $10 Million to Advance Battery Intelligence for Edge AI Devicesfinance.yahoo.com · Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Overlord Labs do?
Overlord Labs designs its own battery management systems, including custom silicon chips and firmware, built for the power demands of AI devices. The technology measures, models, and controls battery behavior in real time.
Who founded Overlord Labs?
Overlord Labs was founded by Richard Nicholson, Rafael Medina in 2024.
Who are Overlord Labs's investors?
Overlord Labs's investors include Band of Angels.
How much funding has Overlord Labs raised?
Overlord Labs has disclosed $4M raised across 1 round.
Where is Overlord Labs headquartered?
Overlord Labs is headquartered in San Jose, US.