Soctera
Ithaca, US · 2 known investors
Soctera develops nitride semiconductor power amplifiers that use a thinner semiconductor stack to deliver higher power density and lower operating temperatures for 5G telecom, SATCOM, and radar systems. Spun out of Cornell University's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the company targets telecommunications, radar, electronic warfare, and satellite communication networks.
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Founders & leadership
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Austin HickmanCo-Founder & CEO
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Reet ChaudhuriCo-Founder & CTO
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Debdeep JenaCo-Founder & Advisor
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Grace XingCo-Founder & Advisor
Investors · 2
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase ISTTR | 2021 | $256K |
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 Soctera do?
- Soctera develops nitride semiconductor power amplifiers that use a thinner semiconductor stack to deliver higher power density and lower operating temperatures for 5G telecom, SATCOM, and radar systems. Spun out of Cornell University's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the company targets telecommunications, radar, electronic warfare, and satellite communication networks.
- Who founded Soctera?
- Soctera was founded by Austin Hickman, Reet Chaudhuri, Debdeep Jena, Grace Xing.
- Who are Soctera's investors?
- Soctera's investors include Multiball Capital, Red Bear Ventures.
- Where is Soctera headquartered?
- Soctera is headquartered in Ithaca, US.