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Teradar

Boston, US · Founded 2021 · 73 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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Teradar develops terahertz-based sensors for automotive safety, defense, and emerging applications. The company applies advanced terahertz technology to create a new category of sensing devices.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareMobility & Transportation

Founders & leadership

Teradar was founded in 2021 by Matthew Carey, Gregory Charvat, and Nicholas Saiz.

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Matthew CareyinCEO & Co-founderMatthew Carey holds an MBA from MIT Sloan and an MS in Computer Systems along with a BS in Robotics and Electrical Engineering, with prior experience in robotics, industrial automation, and business development.
GCGregory Charvat
Gregory CharvatinCTO & Co-founderPreviously, he served as CTO at Humatics Corporation where he developed micro-location technology, as a co-founder at Hyperfine and Butterfly Network focused on medical imaging systems, and held research positions at MIT Lincoln Laboratory (where he developed through-wall radar imaging systems) and Michigan State University's Electromagnetics Research Group (where he built SAR and phased array radar systems). He authored the book Small & Short-Range Radar Systems and created MIT's coffee can radar course.
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Nicholas SaizinChief Chip Architect & Co-founderNicholas Saiz is Chief Chip Architect and co-founder of Teradar, which develops terahertz sensors for automotive and defense applications. He has worked in the defense and semiconductor sectors on RF systems, silicon photonics, phased arrays, and high-volume production testing, with expertise in analog and RF/millimeter-wave IC design and packaging.

Investors · 6

The Engine VenturesCambridge
Capricorn Investment GroupreportedNew York
Ibex InvestorsreportedDenver
Lockheed Martin Venturesreported · 2 sourcesBethesda
VXI Capitalreported · 2 sourcesPark City

Also in the syndicate · 1

MIT's Engine Ventureslead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$150M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Teradar went on to found or lead other companies.

Amy VilleneuveBoard DirectorFounded REsuretyKatie RaeBoard MemberFounded Engine Ventures

Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2023$1.7M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2023$74.7K

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

Teradar Announces New German Headquarters to Accelerate Testing and Commercialization of its Pioneering Terahertz Vision and Sensing Products for Autonomous Vehicle Advancement in Europeprnewswire.com · Aug 2026Teradar completes defense project as federal funding for small business innovation faces hurdles - Boston Business Journalbizjournals.com · Mar 2026Teradar reveals its first terahertz-band vision sensor for cars | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jan 2026Teradar emerges from stealth with terahertz vision sensor, Series B funding - The Robot Reporttherobotreport.com · Nov 2025Teradar Introduces World's First Terahertz Vision Sensor to Redefine Automotive Safety for Cars, Trucks, and Autonomous Vehiclesprnewswire.com · Nov 2025Teradar raises $150M for a sensor it says beats lidar and radar | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Nov 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Teradar do?
Teradar develops terahertz-based sensors for automotive safety, defense, and emerging applications. The company applies advanced terahertz technology to create a new category of sensing devices.
Who founded Teradar?
Teradar was founded by Matthew Carey, Gregory Charvat, Nicholas Saiz in 2021.
Who are Teradar's investors?
Teradar's investors include The Engine Ventures, Capricorn Investment Group, Ibex Investors, Lockheed Martin Ventures, VXI Capital.
How much funding has Teradar raised?
Teradar has disclosed $150M raised across 1 round.
Where is Teradar headquartered?
Teradar is headquartered in Boston, US.