Department of Commerce

Adaptive Dynamics Inc.

Deep TechDefense TechHardware

Aerodyne Research develops research-grade scientific instrumentation and provides measurement and R&D services focused on environmental and energy challenges.

Climate TechDeep TechHardware

Amethyst Research designs and manufactures infrared detectors and emitters for government and commercial applications, offering custom solutions from materials growth through device prototyping.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSemiconductorsNot specified, US

Analytical Instrument Systems (AIS, Inc.) designs and supplies voltammetric electrochemical instruments for analyzing environmental conditions in extreme settings, from deep oceans to polar regions.

CleantechClimate TechHardware

Applied Mathematics, Inc. is a technical consulting firm that develops algorithms and mathematical solutions for defense, naval, and government applications.

Deep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareGales Ferry, US

Areté develops geospatial intelligence and sensing solutions for space-based and satellite applications, with deep learning and analytics capabilities serving national security and safety missions.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace Tech

Barron Associates develops human interface technologies using motion tracking, gesture recognition, and haptics to serve people with disabilities and specialized users such as astronauts.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareHealthtechRobotics

Biospherical Instruments manufactures optical sensors and monitoring systems for oceanographic, atmospheric, water quality, and environmental research applications.

Climate TechDeep TechHardwareNew Materials

Boulder Environmental Sciences and Technology develops and fabricates microwave radiometers and passive microwave sensors for environmental observation, weather forecasting, and climate monitoring.

Climate TechDeep TechHardwareSpace TechBoulder, US

Brechtel manufactures specialized aerosol measurement instrumentation for scientific research, including aircraft-deployable systems and portable devices used in climate and atmospheric studies.

Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechDeep TechHardwareFremont, US

Fred P. Brechtel(President and Founder)Fred Brechtel Sr.Fred Brechtel Jr.(CEO)Fred Sr.Fred Jr.(CEO)

C.A.

Deep Tech

Clifford A. Goudey(Founder)

San Pedro, US

PCPhil Cruver(Executive Officer, Director)JOHN EGER(Executive Officer)

BoardDeborah Johnson(Director)Roger O'Brien(Director)

CFD Research Corporation develops engineering simulations, advanced prototypes, and innovative designs for aerospace, defense, life sciences, materials, and energy sectors using software and experimental capabilities.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechDefense TechEnergyHuntsville, US

Ciencia develops the Centinela platform, an optical diagnostics system for performing scientific assays at lower cost than traditional methods, serving academic researchers and clinical diagnostics applications.

BiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices

CFAN develops advanced weather and climate forecasting platforms using machine learning and artificial intelligence to help energy companies, insurers, and utilities manage weather and climate-related risks.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnergyAtlanta, US

Judith Curry(President and Founder)Peter Webster(Chief Scientist and Founder)

CODAR provides HF radar networks for monitoring sea surface currents and supporting marine operations, with applications in oil spill response and ocean data collection.

Climate TechDeep TechHardwareIoTMountain View, US

Dr. Donald Barrick

New Castle, US

ENErica Nemser(Executive Officer, Director)inBill Charlton(Executive Officer)Bennett Nemser(Director)

BoardGuido Radaelli(Director)Chris Erickson(Director)Tony Sun(Director)

Co-investorsCHChevron Technology VenturesPAPangaea Ventures Us Inc.

Creare is an engineering and research company with advanced laboratory and fabrication facilities for experimental work across scales and temperatures.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareNew MaterialsSpace TechHanover, US

Dr. Jay Rozzi(Vice President, Principal Engineer)Jeff Breedlove(Senior Staff)Dr. Odile Clavier(Senior Staff)Dr. Patrick Magari(President, Principal Engineer)

Droplet Measurement Technologies designs and manufactures scientific instruments and airborne probes for researchers studying atmospheric and cloud physics across global research institutions.

AgTechClimate TechDeep TechHardwareBoulder, US

DBDarrel Baumgardner(Founder, Chief Scientist)inRobert McAllister(CEO)Brendan Green(Vice President)Edward Benford(Manager and Vice President)Benjamin Riefe(Manager and Secretary)

Dynaflow develops computational fluid dynamics software and specialized hardware systems for hydrodynamic analysis, cavitation testing, and water-based material erosion applications.

Cloud ComputingDeep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareNew MaterialsSaaSAnnapolis Junction, US

Dr. Georges L. Chahine

ePaint manufactures and sells copper-free antifouling paints designed to prevent biofouling on boats and marine vessels while being environmentally safe.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechConsumerE-commerceNew MaterialsStuart, US

Electro Standards Laboratories provides research and development engineering services in power electronics, communications, and control systems for industrial applications including defense and transportation sectors.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardwareCranston, US

AgTechWarrenton, US

Mathew Goldsborough(Executive Officer, Director)Jason Heckathorn(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardTony Baxendale(Director)

FTI Defense provides integrated software solutions combining analytics, modeling and simulation, and defensive cyber capabilities tailored for government and defense missions.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareSanta Barbara, US

Lavon F. JordanJoseph S. Hashem

GeoOptics develops satellite-based Earth observation instruments and GNSS weather products that provide atmospheric, surface, and subsurface data for environmental monitoring and planning.

Climate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechSpace TechPasadena, US

TPThomas P. Yunck(Executive Officer, Director)inJon Kirchner(Executive Officer)CCConrad C. Lautenbacher(Executive Officer, Director)inRussell H. Packer(Executive Officer)

BoardMarco Villa(Director)Wesley K. Clark(Director)

Co-investorsSTStarbridge Venture Capital Llc

GIRD Systems develops custom signal processing, communications, and electronic warfare solutions, including custom waveform development, hardware optimized for SWaP-C, and agnostic IP cores for digital communications.

Deep TechDefense TechHardware

GrammaTech provides services, research, and software products designed to identify critical security vulnerabilities in code.

CybersecurityDefense TechDeveloper ToolsIoT

Harmonia provides advanced technology solutions for U.S. federal government agencies, specializing in AI/ML, cybersecurity, data science, and cloud modernization using Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareGovTechBlacksburg, US

Pallabi Saboo(Co-founder, Strategic Advisor)Jai Saboo(Co-founder, Strategic Advisor)Marc Abrams(Co-founder, Chief Technology Officer)

Co-investorsMAMadison Dearborn Partners

HLS Research conducts basic and applied research in underwater acoustics, including ocean acoustic tomography, marine mammal tracking, SONAR, and seafloor imaging.

Deep TechDefense TechLa Jolla, US

Develops advanced materials and electrochemical technologies, including geopolymers, electrochemical processes and sensors.

Deep TechDefense TechNew Materials

HYPRES designs and manufactures superconductor integrated circuits and related cryogenic equipment for high-speed digital and mixed-signal applications.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSemiconductors

Inovati develops kinetic metallization coating systems that deposit fully dense, metallurgically bonded surface coatings for wear and corrosion protection across aerospace, defense, and industrial components.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareNew Materials

IEM is a metrology company serving the North American rail industry with precision measurement equipment, particularly for wheel wear monitoring.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationTroy, US

LI-COR builds measurement and monitoring instruments — including gas analyzers, data loggers, weather stations, and software — for studying carbon flux, greenhouse gas emissions, water quality, soil conditions, and plant health across soil, water, and atmospheric ecosystems.

AgTechCleantechClimate TechHardware

TRThomas Reslewicin

Co-investorsBABattery Ventures

Luna Innovations develops fiber optics, nanomaterials, and precision assembly solutions across multiple technical domains.

Advanced ManufacturingData & InfrastructureDeep TechHardwareNew Materials

Kevin Ilcisin(President and Chief Executive Officer)Will Denman(Senior Vice President, General Manager, Optical Communications Testing Business Unit)

Luxel manufactures photocathodes for high-performance streak cameras used in scientific instrumentation, including ultra-flat cathodes optimized for precise time resolution.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsFriday Harbor, US

Lynntech provides scientific research, technology development, and prototype engineering services primarily for government-sponsored projects.

Deep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMedical DevicesCollege Station, US

Mainstream Engineering develops and manufactures thermal management, power systems, refrigerated containers, and specialty products for government, military, commercial, and industrial applications.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechEnergyHardwareRockledge, US

Makel Engineering designs and manufactures chemical sensing systems for applications spanning aerospace, defense, industrial energy, environmental monitoring, and space exploration.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechChico, US

Management Sciences, Inc. develops defense and aerospace software products for secure communications, health monitoring, and condition-based maintenance on mobile and embedded systems.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareAlbuquerque, US

Kay Blemel(Founder)Marlene K. Blemel(Founder)

MassTech develops and manufactures AP MALDI ion source technology and portable mass spectrometer systems for laboratory and field-based biological and chemical analysis.

AgTechBiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesColumbia, US

Materials Modification Inc. develops engineered advanced materials and high-performance parts for federal agencies and private industry through novel material science processes.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew Materials

MATSYS provides advanced materials development, processing, and handling services for defense, energy, and pharmaceutical industries through in-house capabilities in synthesis, prototyping, and manufacturing.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechNew Materials

Michigan Aerospace Corporation (MAC) is an engineering and products company that develops sensing systems, intelligent systems, and software for space, air, and earth-bound applications.

Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech

Nanohmics performs collaborative and client-funded research and advanced product development in applied materials science and instrumentation, building novel sensing devices and measurement platforms for applications such as surveillance, detection, and energy conversion.

CleantechDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductors

NanoSonic designs and manufactures hybrid composite materials and advanced sensors, including pressure transducers with ultra-wide bandwidth capabilities.

Deep TechHardwareIoTNew MaterialsGiles County, US

Tillamook, US

Kristen S. Lachenmeier(Executive Officer)Dennis Knapp(Director)Timothy Lachenmeier(Executive Officer, Director)Kevin L. Tucker(Executive Officer, Director)Katherine Cowan(Director)

Co-investorsBOBold Capital PartnersCRCrosslink CapitalLELeadout CapitalTOToyota VenturesWIWireframe Ventures

NEOEx Systems builds liquid hydrogen energy and power systems, including the EXTEND energy/power system and LH₂Direct liquid hydrogen refueling system, to extend flight duration for unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) and personal air vehicles.

CleantechEnergyHardwareAmherst, US

Mark S. Haberbusch(Founder, President & CEO)

NWRA is a research organization specializing in geophysical and space sciences, providing scientific research services and supporting basic and applied research.

Climate TechDeep TechSpace Tech

Ocean Era operates a marine R&D tank farm and provides operational maintenance and statistical analysis services for researchers working on aquaculture and blue economy projects.

AgTechClimate TechFoodTech

Neil Anthony Sims(Founder & CEO)

Oceanit develops a diversified portfolio of products across aerospace and defense, energy, life sciences, and sustainable engineering using fundamental science and deep technological knowledge.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHonolulu, US

Patrick K. Sullivan(Co-founder and CEO)

OKSI develops autonomous and intelligent systems using custom sensors, AI/ML, and computer vision to analyze data and provide actionable insights for defense and aerospace applications.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareLos Angeles, US