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Southie Autonomy

Techstars '20

Boston, US · Founded 2018 · 4 known investors

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Founders & leadership

Southie Autonomy was founded in 2018 by Rahul Chipalkatty.

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Rahul ChipalkattyCEO & FounderRahul Chipalkatty holds a PhD in robotics from Georgia Institute of Technology and leads Southie Autonomy, which develops robotic and autonomous systems. His background spans applied robotics, perception, planning, machine learning, and business development.

Investors · 4

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2.4M disclosed across 1 round · 2022

▶$2.4MraisedMar 2022 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rahul ChipalkattyExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3.2M
Amount sold
$2.4M
Minimum investment
$12.5K
First sale
Jan 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Non-dilutive funding · 5 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2021$1.5M
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2021$195.1K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2021$48K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2021$48K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2020$50K

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

Who founded Southie Autonomy?
Southie Autonomy was founded by Rahul Chipalkatty in 2018.
Who are Southie Autonomy's investors?
Southie Autonomy's investors include Ocean Azul Partners, Techstars, BootstrapLabs, kineo finance.
How much funding has Southie Autonomy raised?
Southie Autonomy has disclosed $2.4M raised across 1 round.
Where is Southie Autonomy headquartered?
Southie Autonomy is headquartered in Boston, US.