Safetyspect
Los Angeles, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation
SafetySpect develops miniaturized multimode spectroscopy systems powered by sensor hardware and AI/machine learning to detect hygiene and health risks across industries. Products are designed and manufactured in the USA.
Founders & leadership
DA
DAVID ALLEN CARROLLSECRETARY, DIRECTOR
TK
THOMAS KENNEDY BURKECFO, DIRECTOR
KE
KENNETH EDWARD BARTONCEO, DIRECTOR
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$6M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020–2024
▶$5.9MraisedSep 2026 · OtherRule 506(c)
▶$5.9MraisedSep 2026 · Other
Rule 506(c)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Kenneth BartonExecutive Officer, Director
- Fartash VasefiExecutive Officer, Director
- Michael J ClarkeDirector
- Joseph J VacekExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $5.9M
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $650K
- First sale
- Oct 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06c
▶$105.7KraisedMay 2020 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(c)
▶$105.7KraisedMay 2020 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(c)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- DAVID ALLEN CARROLLExecutive Officer, Director
- THOMAS KENNEDY BURKEExecutive Officer, Director
- KENNETH EDWARD BARTONExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Amount sold
- $105.7K
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $680K
- First sale
- May 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06c
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2022 | $312.5K |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Phase II | 2021 | $499.8K |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Phase I | 2020 | $149.3K |
| Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Phase I | 2020 | $99.9K |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Safetyspect do?
- SafetySpect develops miniaturized multimode spectroscopy systems powered by sensor hardware and AI/machine learning to detect hygiene and health risks across industries. Products are designed and manufactured in the USA.
- How much funding has Safetyspect raised?
- Safetyspect has disclosed $6M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Safetyspect headquartered?
- Safetyspect is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.