Thruwave
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Paul Jennyunlockedknows Andreas Pedroß-Engel · together at University of Washington (overlapped)
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ThruWave builds millimeter-wave (mmWave) imaging sensors and analytics software that see inside sealed packaging to automatically detect quality defects and contraband such as firearms, drugs, and tobacco. Its systems serve mail and securities screening as well as e-commerce, manufacturing, and logistics supply-chain quality control, inspecting sealed items at conveyor speeds.
Founders & leadership
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Andreas Pedroß-EngelinFounder2017–2026Andreas Pedroß-Engel holds a PhD in Information and Communication Engineering and spent a decade conducting radar and mmWave imaging research at the University of Washington and Graz University of Technology on programs funded by DARPA, DHS, and AFOSR before founding ThruWave, where he served as systems architect and CTO, raising $10.6M and securing $4.4M in federal contracts.
Investors · 5
Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2020 | $739.3K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2018 | $225K |
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 Thruwave do?
- ThruWave builds millimeter-wave (mmWave) imaging sensors and analytics software that see inside sealed packaging to automatically detect quality defects and contraband such as firearms, drugs, and tobacco. Its systems serve mail and securities screening as well as e-commerce, manufacturing, and logistics supply-chain quality control, inspecting sealed items at conveyor speeds.
- Who founded Thruwave?
- Thruwave was founded by Andreas Pedroß-Engel.
- Who are Thruwave's investors?
- Thruwave's investors include In-Q-Tel, Root Ventures Manager, Llc, The E14 Fund, Foothill Ventures, Ubiquity Ventures.