Target Arm
Techstars '20Ridgefield, US · Founded 2017 · Connecticut corporation · 8 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
Target Arm integrates robotics, autonomy, and drones with AI enhancements to connect the world in motion. The company serves customers requiring automated movement and intelligence systems across various applications.
Founders & leadership
Target Arm was founded in 2017 by Jeff McChesney.

Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.2M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2019–2021
▶$1.2MraisedFeb 2024 · 10 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Douglas NeugoldDirector
- Eric AchtmannDirector
- Jeffrey Alan McChesneyExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $1.2M
- Minimum investment
- $100K
- First sale
- Jan 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1MofferedMar 2019 · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
- Jeffrey Alan McChesneyExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Minimum investment
- $1
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Connecticut, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 2
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Non-dilutive funding · 7 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $1.2M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2022 | $250K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2021 | $733K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2021 | $50K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2020 | $50K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2019 | $750K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2019 | $75K |
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
- What does Target Arm do?
- Target Arm integrates robotics, autonomy, and drones with AI enhancements to connect the world in motion. The company serves customers requiring automated movement and intelligence systems across various applications.
- Who founded Target Arm?
- Target Arm was founded by Jeff McChesney in 2017.
- Who are Target Arm's investors?
- Target Arm's investors include D3VC, Techstars.
- How much funding has Target Arm raised?
- Target Arm has disclosed $1.2M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Target Arm headquartered?
- Target Arm is headquartered in Ridgefield, US.


