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Safire

24 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

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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

JLJohn Lee
John LeeCo-Founder & CEO

Investors · 7

Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2023$1.2M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2023$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 Automotive Ventures Mobility, Correlation Ventures, Dangerous Ventures, MaC Venture Capital, OUTPOST VENTURES, AJINOMOTO CO.,INC., Canaan Partners.