Safire
24 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
Safire develops hardware and software for energy systems, including resilient battery design, ruggedized sensing, secure communications, and an AI-powered energy operating system for real-time monitoring and control. The company targets critical energy infrastructure applications.
Founders & leadership
JL
John LeeinCo-Founder & CEO
Investors · 7
Correlation VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $4M
MaC Venture CapitalLos Angeles · $500K – $2M
OUTPOST VENTURESAlexandria
AJINOMOTO CO.,INC.reportedTokyo
Automotive VenturesreportedAtlanta
Canaan Partnersreported · 2 sourcesStamford · $500K – $20M
Dangerous VenturesreportedSanta Fevia Gaby Darbyshire · inferred
Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $1.2M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $1.2M |
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 Safire do?
- Safire develops hardware and software for energy systems, including resilient battery design, ruggedized sensing, secure communications, and an AI-powered energy operating system for real-time monitoring and control. The company targets critical energy infrastructure applications.
- Who founded Safire?
- Safire was founded by John Lee.
- Who are Safire's investors?
- Safire's investors include Correlation Ventures, MaC Venture Capital, OUTPOST VENTURES, AJINOMOTO CO.,INC., Automotive Ventures, Canaan Partners, Dangerous Ventures.