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Tanvas

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

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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 and Michael Peshkin.

ECEd Colgate
Ed ColgateCo-FounderEd Colgate is a faculty member at Northwestern University directing the National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center for Human Augmentation via Dexterity, and holds memberships in the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Inventors. He has worked in haptic interface research and technology development.
MPMichael Peshkin
Michael PeshkinCo-founder
PLPhill LoPresti
Phill LoPrestiCEO
GT
GREGORY TOPELExecutive
WD
WES DAVISExecutive

Board

BB
Ben BuettellBoard director
GR
George RuhanaBoard director

Investors · 1

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.

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Companies working in the same space as Tanvas.

Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2018$548.5K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2016$149.9K
National Science FoundationPhase II2013$715.7K
National Science FoundationPhase I2012$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.

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, Michael Peshkin 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.