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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) — 2016 Investments

35 investments dated 2016 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

Aarno Labs LLCaarno-labs.comin𝕏Mar 2016 · $3.3M

Aarno Labs is a research-focused technology company where Dr.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsBoston, US

Michael Gordon(Cofounder, Principal Investigator)

Acorn Science & Innovation, Inc.acornsi.comJan 2016 · $1.3M

AcornSI provides maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions and research & development services, serving military and defense organizations.

Deep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechNorthern Virginia, US

Robert Willetts(President & Co-Founder)Hyrum Laney(Executive Vice President and Co-Founder)

ALPHACORE INCalphacoreinc.comApr 2016 · $1.9M

Alphacore designs custom analog mixed-signal semiconductors, reconfigurable data converters, imaging systems, and power management ICs for specialized applications.

CybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechHardwareMedical DevicesSemiconductorsArizona, US

Esko Mikkola(Distinguished Engineer)Phaneendra BikkinaAndrew Levy(VP)Esen SalcinMarek TurowskiDave Johnson(Vice President of Operations)

American Software Safety Reliability Ltd.Coassrc.usJun 2016 · $150K
ATMOSPHERIC & SPACE TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LLCorionspace.cominJun 2016 · $249.5K

Orion Space Solutions develops space environment sensors (optical and ionospheric), orbit prediction, drag-reduction solutions, and space environment models focused on very low Earth orbit (VLEO).

Deep TechDefense TechSpace Tech

COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, INC.ctd-materials.comin𝕏Dec 2016 · $150K

CTD develops advanced composite materials and engineered solutions for demanding applications in extreme environments including aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew Materials

Descartes Labs Geospatial analytics platformdescarteslabs.comDec 2016 · $1.5MAcquired

Geospatial analytics company that turns multi-source satellite data into forecasts for commercial and government users.

Mark Johnson(Founder)

Co-investorsCrosslink CapitalExpansion Venture CapitalSun Mountain CapitalUnion Grove Venture PartnersValuestream VenturesCultivian Sandbox Ventures+2 more

DESIGN NET ENGINEERING LLCdesign-group.comJun 2016 · $150K
ELQUEST INCelquest.netJun 2016 · $149.9K
EpiSciepisci.comin𝕏Jun 2016 · $3.4M

EpiSci develops autonomy software and infrastructure for military applications across land, air, sea, space, and spectrum domains.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense Tech

Bo Ryu(Founder)in

Co-investorsDecisive Point

Heureka Corporationheurekacorp.comNov 2016 · $1.5M
INTELLISENSE SYSTEMS INCintellisenseinc.comJan 2016 · $1.7M

Intellisense Systems designs and manufactures defense electronics and environmental monitoring systems, including meteorological/weather stations, avionics displays, and modular power management and distribution solutions.

Defense TechHardwareIoT

KMLabskmlabs.comMar 2016 · $3.2M

Co-investorsKairos Venture Investments, LlcThe Colorado Impact Fund

LightDeck Diagnosticslightdeckdx.cominNov 2016 · $2.9Macquired by Antech Diagnostics

Digital HealthMedical Devices

Co-investorsBoulder VenturesEntrada Ventures

METAMAGNETICS INCmtmgx.comDec 2016 · $5.6M
NOVATEUR RESEARCH SOLUTIONS LLCnovateur.aiinDec 2016 · $1.6M

Novateur Research Solutions provides research, incubation, funding, and commercialization support for government and commercial clients, taking novel technologies from concept to market.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechAshburn, US

Khurram Hassan Shafique(President)Zeeshan Rasheed(Chief Technology Officer)Joseph Bercovic(Director of Strategic Growth)

Nu Waves Ltd.nuwaves.comin𝕏Nov 2016 · $150K

NuWaves designs and manufactures miniature RF modules, systems, and subsystems, and provides engineering design services for high-reliability applications.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechMiddletown, US

Jeff Wells(President and CEO)

Nuvotronicsnuvotronics.cominMar 2016 · $1.5M

Nuvotronics designs and manufactures RF filters (lowpass, bandpass, and highpass) for satellite, aerospace, defense, and advanced wireless systems using advanced microfabrication technology.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareSemiconductorsDurham, US

Scott Meller(Executive Officer)inNoel A. Heiks(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid W. Sherrer(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJerry M. Gladstone(Director)Mike Farley(Director)Ronald G. Flanary, Jr.(Director)

ODHNER HOLOGRAPHICSstabilock.comMar 2016 · $149.7K

Odhner Holographics manufactures custom holograms and optical systems, with its primary product being the Stabilock II Fringe Stabilizer, which enhances hologram brightness by stabilizing light interference patterns during production.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware

Jefferson E. Odhner(Founder)

OmniEarthomniearth.netNov 2016 · $148.8K

Arlington, US

Lars Dyrud(Executive Officer, Director)inJonathan Fentzke(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardGregory Sauter(Director)Mathews Rightmire(Director)Carter Old(Director)in

Co-investorsHemisphere Ventures LLC

Optical Physics Companyopci.comMay 2016 · $2.9M

Optical Physics Company designs and manufactures optical and electronic products in cleanroom facilities meeting flight standards.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSimi Valley, US

PACIFIC MICROCHIP CORP.pacificmicrochip.cominMar 2016 · $1.7M

Pacific Microchip designs and manufactures custom semiconductor solutions, including analog, RF, and mixed-signal integrated circuits on advanced CMOS and SiGe process nodes for industrial and commercial applications.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsLos Angeles, US

PLASMONICS INCplasmonics-inc.comFeb 2016 · $149K
QUANTUM SEMICONDUCTOR LLCquantumsemi.comNov 2016 · $150K

Quantum Semiconductor develops advanced semiconductor technologies, particularly in CMOS devices and Group-IV materials for next-generation computing applications.

Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductors

Carlos Augusto(Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer)Lynn Forester(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)Pedro Diniz(Co-founder)

QUSPIN INC.quspin.comJun 2016 · $1.6M

QuSpin develops and manufactures high-performance atomic magnetometers, including zero-field sensors for biomagnetic measurements and total-field instruments for geophysical and field applications.

Deep TechHardwareMedical DevicesQuantum Computing

SILVERSIDE DETECTORS INCsside.coAug 2016 · $7.8M

Sensible Solutions develops lithium-based thermal neutron detection systems, including large-area detectors for scalable deployments.

Deep TechDefense TechHardware

SOFTRONICS, LTD.softronicsltd.cominNov 2016 · $146K

Softronics designs and manufactures advanced radio communications and electronic systems for military and commercial applications, including power amplifiers, radio transceivers, and sensor components.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardware

SPACEWORKS ENTERPRISES INCspaceworks.aeroin𝕏Jul 2016 · $2.9M

SpaceWorks develops aerospace design technologies, engineering solutions, and space access concepts for national defense and commercial spaceflight applications.

Deep TechDefense TechSaaSSpace TechAtlanta, US

John Olds(Founder and Chairman of the Board)John Bradford(CEO)Brad St. Germain(CTO)

Spero Devicessperodevices.comMar 2016 · $1.8M

Acton, US

Paul Conley(Director)Jai Gupta(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Dev Vrat Gupta(Director, Promoter)

Thresher Venturesthresher.ioin𝕏Dec 2016 · $2.1M

Two Six Technologies builds cyber defense and operational technology for national security missions, including object-level data encryption, AI-driven information operations platforms, data analytics, electronic sensor systems, and secure communications.

CybersecurityDefense TechGovTech

Twinleaf LLCtwinleaf.comJul 2016 · $3.7M

Twinleaf develops magnetometer and sensor systems based on physics-derived technology for applications across government, academic, and industrial sectors.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace Tech

Thomas W. Kornack(Chief Scientist, Founder)Elizabeth L. Foley(President)

United Silicon Carbideunitedsic.comin𝕏Jun 2016 · $624K

onsemi supplies semiconductor components and solutions for automotive, industrial, and other applications, offering design tools, technical documentation, and sales support to help customers integrate their products.

HardwareIoTSemiconductorsMonmouth Junction, US

Mari-Anne Gagliardi(Executive Officer)Betsy Cotton(Executive Officer)inAnup Bhalla(Executive Officer)J. Christopher Dries(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardGreg Olsen(Director)Derek Lidow(Director)

VADUM INCvaduminc.comOct 2016 · $1.6M

Vadum develops defense technology products including AI-powered image generation and object detection for space and drone-based targeting, radar characterization for emitter identification and tracking, remotely controlled disrupter tools, machine learning analytics for electronic warfare, missile defense guidance, and hardware-in-the-loop testing and simulation systems.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense Tech

VISION SYSTEMS INCvisionsystemsinc.cominNov 2016 · $1.5M

Vision Systems develops probabilistic 3D modeling and scene understanding technologies, including volumetric representation for estimating 3D geometry and terrain from uncertain source data and web-browser-based 3D GIS services.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense Tech

XUV LASERS, INC.xuvlasers.comApr 2016 · $309.7K

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