York Space Systems
NYSE: YSSDenver, US · Founded 2012 · Colorado LLC · 3 known investors
Founders & leadership
York Space Systems was founded in 2012 by Dirk Wallinger.
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Dirk WallingerFounder
Board
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Robert AssenmacherBoard director
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Willam BonnerBoard director
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Brad WilfordBoard director
Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$250K disclosed across 1 round · 2015
▶$250KraisedApr 2016 · 9 investors · Other
▶$250KraisedApr 2016 · 9 investors · Other
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Dirk WallingerDirector
- Robert AssenmacherDirector
- Willam BonnerDirector
- Brad WilfordDirector
- Amount sold
- $250K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $120K
- First sale
- Jan 2015
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Colorado, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 05
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2020 | $50K |
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
- Who founded York Space Systems?
- York Space Systems was founded by Dirk Wallinger in 2012.
- Who are York Space Systems's investors?
- York Space Systems's investors include AE Industrial Partners, Central Texas Angel Network, Republic Capital (ex Republic Labs).
- How much funding has York Space Systems raised?
- York Space Systems has disclosed $250K raised across 1 round.
- Where is York Space Systems headquartered?
- York Space Systems is headquartered in Denver, US.