ViQi
Santa Barbara, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation
ViQi develops AI and imaging solutions to accelerate bioassay development for the bioprocessing industry. The company combines expertise in computer vision, machine learning, and bioprocessing to address challenges in life sciences research and manufacturing.
Founders & leadership
KY
Katherine YeungExecutive
KK
Kristian KvilekvalNamed on SEC filing
Board
PB
Pascal BamfordBoard director
AV
Andreas von BlottnitzBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2017–2021
▶$1MraisedSep 2021 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1MraisedSep 2021 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Pascal BamfordDirector
- Andreas von BlottnitzDirector
- Katherine YeungExecutive Officer, Director
- Kristian KvilekvalExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $1M
- First sale
- Aug 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$500KraisedMay 2017 · 2 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$500KraisedMay 2017 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Kristian KvilekvalExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $500K
- Amount sold
- $500K
- First sale
- May 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 5 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy | Phase II | 2022 | $1.1M |
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2022 | $999.9K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2020 | $255.6K |
| Department of Energy | Phase II | 2019 | $1M |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2018 | $149.2K |
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 ViQi do?
- ViQi develops AI and imaging solutions to accelerate bioassay development for the bioprocessing industry. The company combines expertise in computer vision, machine learning, and bioprocessing to address challenges in life sciences research and manufacturing.
- How much funding has ViQi raised?
- ViQi has disclosed $1.5M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is ViQi headquartered?
- ViQi is headquartered in Santa Barbara, US.