Tanvas was founded by Ed Colgate in 2015.

Who are Tanvas's investors?

Tanvas's investors include Hemi Ventures, Llc.

How much funding has Tanvas raised?

Tanvas has disclosed $4.5M raised across 1 round.

Where is Tanvas headquartered?

Tanvas is headquartered in Chicago, US.

Tanvas

Chicago, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 6 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

Tanvas develops haptic surface technology for touchscreens and displays used in automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial applications. The company partners with display manufacturers and component suppliers to integrate surface haptics into LCD panels and touchscreen solutions.

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Founders & leadership

Tanvas was founded in 2015 by Ed Colgate.

Ed ColgateCo-Founder

Phill LoPrestiCEO

GREGORY TOPELExecutive

WES DAVISExecutive

Board

Ben BuettellBoard director

George RuhanaBoard director

Investors · 1

Hemi Ventures, LlcPalo Alto · $250K – $500Kvia Amy Gu · inferred

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2015

▶$4.5MraisedMay 2015 · 5 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Ben BuettellDirector
George RuhanaDirector
J EDWARD COLGATEExecutive Officer, Director
GREGORY TOPELExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
WES DAVISExecutive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $5M
Amount sold: $4.5M
Minimum investment: $1
First sale: May 2015
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions: 06b, 3C, 3C.1

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Competitors · 3

by search overlap

Digital3 shared keywordsDigital Trends is a consumer technology media outlet that publishes news, reviews, and buying guides covering gadgets, electronics, software, AI, automobiles, and entertainment. It serves general consumers looking for product recommendations and coverage of tech industry developments.

3D Systems3 shared keywords3D Systems provides 3D printing solutions—including printers and materials—for producing wax and plastic patterns used in metal investment casting, aimed at eliminating tooling and reducing costs in prototyping and production workflows. It serves manufacturers and foundries producing metal components across industrial casting applications.

WearWorks3 shared keywordsHaptic develops haptic technology that conveys information through the sense of touch, such as wrist-worn vibration systems used to guide a blind runner during the NYC Marathon. The company focuses on accessible, touch-based communication and navigation products.

Companies competing with Tanvas for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken

Agency	Phase	Year	Amount
U.S. ArmyArmy	Phase II	2018	$548.5K
U.S. ArmyArmy	Phase I	2016	$149.9K
National Science Foundation	Phase II	2013	$715.7K
National Science Foundation	Phase I	2012	$150K

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

Tanvas Raises $5M in Series A Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Jun 2015

Frequently asked questions

What does Tanvas do?: Tanvas develops haptic surface technology for touchscreens and displays used in automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial applications. The company partners with display manufacturers and component suppliers to integrate surface haptics into LCD panels and touchscreen solutions.
Who founded Tanvas?: Tanvas was founded by Ed Colgate in 2015.
Who are Tanvas's investors?: Tanvas's investors include Hemi Ventures, Llc.
How much funding has Tanvas raised?: Tanvas has disclosed $4.5M raised across 1 round.
Where is Tanvas headquartered?: Tanvas is headquartered in Chicago, US.