Southie Autonomy
Techstars '20Boston, US · Founded 2018 · 5 known investors
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Founders & leadership
Southie Autonomy was founded in 2018 by Rahul Chipalkatty.
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Rahul ChipalkattyinCEO & 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 · 5
Ocean Azul PartnersCoral Gables · $500K – $2M
TechstarsBoulder · $220K
BootstrapLabsreported · 2 sourcesSilicon Valley · $100K – $6M
kineo financereportedBasel
Also in the syndicate · 1
Ocean Azul
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2.4M disclosed across 1 round · 2022
▶$2.4MraisedMar 2022 · 10 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
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| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2021 | $1.5M |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase I | 2021 | $195.1K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2021 | $48K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2021 | $48K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2020 | $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.
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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.