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Somewear Labs

San Francisco, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 49 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

Somewear builds a software-defined edge networking system that routes mission data across narrowband, mesh, and satellite links to keep teams and unmanned platforms connected in contested or degraded conditions. Its hardware and software products, including an ATAK plugin, serve defense, special forces, and emergency response teams needing resilient tactical communications and command and control.

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Founders & leadership

Somewear Labs was founded in 2017 by James Kubik and Alan Besquin.

JKJames Kubik
James KubikinCo-founder & CEO
ABAlan Besquin
Alan BesquininCo-Founder, CTO
DD
David DormanNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 4

Bling CapitalMiami Beach · $1M – $5M
Knoll VenturesAtlanta · $500K – $3M
Newlin VenturesAustin · $15K – $100K
Webb Investment NetworkSan Francisco · $500K – $750K

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$15.7M disclosed across 1 round · 2022

▶$15.7MraisedSep 2022 · 38 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James KubikExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alan BesquinExecutive Officer, Director
  • David DormanDirector
Offering amount
$15.7M
Amount sold
$15.7M
First sale
Sep 2022
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 · 4

by search overlap
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Non-dilutive funding · 7 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2023$1.8M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2022$745.3K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2022$250K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2021$49.8K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2020$50K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2019$750K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2019$40K

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.

In the news

Satellite Hardware Startup Somewear Labs Raises $13.7M Series A Round - Via Satellitesatellitetoday.com · Sep 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Somewear Labs do?
Somewear builds a software-defined edge networking system that routes mission data across narrowband, mesh, and satellite links to keep teams and unmanned platforms connected in contested or degraded conditions. Its hardware and software products, including an ATAK plugin, serve defense, special forces, and emergency response teams needing resilient tactical communications and command and control.
Who founded Somewear Labs?
Somewear Labs was founded by James Kubik, Alan Besquin in 2017.
Who are Somewear Labs's investors?
Somewear Labs's investors include Bling Capital, Knoll Ventures, Newlin Ventures, Webb Investment Network.
How much funding has Somewear Labs raised?
Somewear Labs has disclosed $15.7M raised across 1 round.
Where is Somewear Labs headquartered?
Somewear Labs is headquartered in San Francisco, US.