Department of Commerce — 2016 Investments

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

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

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)

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)

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)

AgTechWarrenton, US

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

BoardTony Baxendale(Director)

Giner Labs is a research and development center focused on electrochemical technologies, including electrochemical sensors, electrolyzers, fuel cells, advanced materials, and medical devices.

Deep TechEnergyMedical Devices

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Proteus Technologies is a consulting and design firm specializing in acoustic instrumentation and product development from concept through production lifecycle management.

Deep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareSlidell, US

R3 Digital Sciences adds device intelligence to existing products across defense, security, environmental, and commercial sectors, enabling automation and monitoring without significant cost or power increases.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareIoTBlacksburg, US

Shared Spectrum Company (SSC) develops Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA) radio technology and spectrum sharing solutions for wireless communications, including work for programs such as DARPA's XG Program.

Deep TechDefense TechGovTechHardwareSan Diego, US

DMDr. Mark McHenry(CEO and Founder)

Co-investorsBLBlue Delta Capital