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Particle
Founded 2012 · 106 employees on LinkedIn · 12 known investors
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Particle provides an IoT platform with built-in security spanning hardware devices and cloud, including per-device private keys, encrypted messaging, access controls, and a Device Cloud with ISO-certified hosting. It serves developers and businesses building connected products.
Founders & leadership
Particle was founded in 2012 by Zach Supalla and Zachary Crockett.
Investors · 12
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcementsSource: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | Phase I | 2022 | $224.5K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2022 | $49.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2021 | $49.9K |
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
- What does Particle do?
- Particle provides an IoT platform with built-in security spanning hardware devices and cloud, including per-device private keys, encrypted messaging, access controls, and a Device Cloud with ISO-certified hosting. It serves developers and businesses building connected products.
- Who founded Particle?
- Particle was founded by Zach Supalla, Zachary Crockett in 2012.
- Who are Particle's investors?
- Particle's investors include Alumni Ventures, Bonfire Ventures, Collaborative Fund, Counterpart Ventures, Energy Impact Partners, Graph Ventures, Green Meadow Ventures, Heavybit and 4 more.