Particle
10 known investors
Particle provides edge-to-cloud infrastructure for connected devices, including over-the-air software and model updates, abstracted wireless connectivity (LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, satellite, LoRaWAN), real-time data automation, and a management console. It serves developers and companies building IoT and edge computing products across microcontrollers, edge computers, and AI accelerators.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsIoT
Founders & leadership
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Zach SupallainFounder
Investors · 10
Bonfire VenturesLos Angeles · $2M – $4M
Counterpart VenturesSan Francisco · $1M – $5M
Energy Impact PartnersNew York · $5M – $20M
Graph VenturesNew York · $5K – $5M
Green Meadow VenturesWest Hollywood · $500K – $3M
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HeavybitSan Francisco · $500K – $5M
Qualcomm VenturesSan Diego · $5M
Root Ventures Manager, LlcSan Francisco · $3M – $5M
Adverb VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $5M
TenOneTen VenturesreportedLos Angeles · $500K – $5M
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 edge-to-cloud infrastructure for connected devices, including over-the-air software and model updates, abstracted wireless connectivity (LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, satellite, LoRaWAN), real-time data automation, and a management console. It serves developers and companies building IoT and edge computing products across microcontrollers, edge computers, and AI accelerators.
- Who founded Particle?
- Particle was founded by Zach Supalla.
- Who are Particle's investors?
- Particle's investors include Bonfire Ventures, Counterpart Ventures, Energy Impact Partners, Graph Ventures, Green Meadow Ventures, Heavybit, Qualcomm Ventures, Root Ventures Manager, Llc and 2 more.