Who founded Protochips?

Protochips was founded by David P. Nackashi, John Damiano, Jr..

Who are Protochips's investors?

Protochips's investors include IDEA NC.

How much funding has Protochips raised?

Protochips has disclosed $2.4M raised across 2 rounds.

Where is Protochips headquartered?

Protochips is headquartered in Morrisville, US.

Protochips

Morrisville, US · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

Founders & leadership

David P. NackashiCo-founder

John Damiano, Jr.Co-founder

Michael Zapata, IIINamed on SEC filing

Steve CappsNamed on SEC filing

Rajeev KulkarniNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 1

IDEA NCDurham · $250K – $2M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2.4M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2017–2019

▶$350KraisedMay 2019 · 1 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

David P. NackashiExecutive Officer, Director
John Damiano, Jr.Executive Officer, Director
Steve CappsDirector
Rajeev KulkarniDirector
John HollenbachDirector
Michael Zapata, IIIExecutive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $1M
Amount sold: $350K
First sale: Apr 2019
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$2MraisedDec 2017 · 2 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Michael Zapata, IIIDirector, Executive Officer
David P. NackashiDirector, Executive Officer
John Damiano, Jr.Director, Executive Officer
Steve CappsDirector
Rajeev KulkarniDirector

Offering amount: $7.1M
Amount sold: $2M
First sale: Nov 2017
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Competitors · 1

by search overlap

Measurlabs30 shared keywordsMeasurlabs provides accredited laboratory testing services for R&D, quality control, and regulatory compliance across polymers, packaging, food, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and construction materials. The company serves over 1,000 customers globally through ISO 17025-accredited testing facilities and centralized sample hubs in Helsinki, Cambridge, and Palo Alto.

Companies competing with Protochips for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Non-dilutive funding · 5 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken

Agency	Phase	Year	Amount
Department of Energy	Phase I	2023	$205.1K
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health	Phase II	2011	$1.2M
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health	Phase I	2008	$285.7K
Department of Energy	Phase II	2006	$719.6K
Department of Energy	Phase I	2005	$94.8K

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

Who founded Protochips?: Protochips was founded by David P. Nackashi, John Damiano, Jr..
Who are Protochips's investors?: Protochips's investors include IDEA NC.
How much funding has Protochips raised?: Protochips has disclosed $2.4M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Protochips headquartered?: Protochips is headquartered in Morrisville, US.