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Department of Energy — 2012 Investments

73 investments dated 2012 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

ADELPHI TECHNOLOGY INCadelphitech.comFeb 2012 · $19.8M

Adelphi Technology manufactures neutron generators using Deuterium-Tritium, Deuterium-Deuterium, and thermal neutron sources, offering both actively pumped and sealed systems with yields up to 2x10^10 n/s.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesRedwood City, US

Melvin Piestrup(Founder/Chairman)

ADVANCED CONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGIES LLCadvancedconductor.comFeb 2012 · $11.8M

Advanced Conductor Technologies manufactures high-temperature superconducting CORC cables for high-field magnet and power transmission applications.

Deep TechEnergyHardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductors

ADVANCED ROTORCRAFT TECHNOLOGY, INC.flightlab.comFeb 2012 · $350K
AEROPROBE CORPORATIONaeroprobe.cominFeb 2012 · $138.8K

Aeroprobe manufactures air data and flow measurement systems and probes for aerospace, automotive, turbomachinery, and energy industries, with specialization in miniaturized instrumentation for research and flight testing in demanding environments.

Deep TechHardware

Nanci Hardwick(CEO)

ALAMEDA APPLIED SCIENCES CORPORATIONaasc.spaceFeb 2012 · $9.8M

AASC develops electric propulsion systems for satellites that generate thrust by ionizing solid metallic puck fuel (its Metal Pulsed Thruster), avoiding fluids, tanks and heaters.

Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech

Applied Diamond, Inc.usppplieddiamond.comFeb 2012 · $4.9M
Applied Spectraappliedspectra.comin𝕏Feb 2012 · $8.7M

Applied Spectra, Inc.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechHardwareWest Sacramento, US

Richard E. Russo(Founder)Jong Yoo(Executive Officer)

AQWEST, LLCaqwest.comJun 2012 · $9.4M

Aqwest develops photonics, thermal management, and energy efficiency technologies for government and defense organizations.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechEnergyHardware

Arbsource, LLCarbsource.usJun 2012 · $150K
Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc.apei.netJun 2012 · $5.6M
AURRION, INC.aurrion.comFeb 2012 · $2.3M

Silicon photonics company (acquired).

Co-investorsIncubic Management LLC

BRECHTEL MANUFACTURING, INC.brechtel.cominFeb 2012 · $3.3M

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)

BRIDGE 12 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.bridge12.comin𝕏Feb 2012 · $3M

Bridge12 Technologies develops high-frequency terahertz sources and magnetic resonance spectroscopy systems for scientific and medical applications, drawing expertise from MIT scientists in microwave technology and NMR/EPR/DNP systems.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareMedical DevicesNew MaterialsCambridge, US

Dr. Jagadishwar Sirigiri(President and Chief Operating Officer)Darpan Gokharu(Vice President Finance and Administration)

Cerahelix Water Purificationcerahelix.comJun 2012 · $1.1M

Co-investorsRockies Venture Club

CLIMATE FORECAST APPLICATIONS NETWORK, LLCcfanclimate.netin𝕏Feb 2012 · $1.1M

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)

Concepts NREC, LLCconceptsnrec.cominNov 2012 · $4.7M

Concepts NREC partners with original equipment manufacturers to improve the design and manufacturability of turbomachinery including compressors, pumps, gas turbines, steam turbines, fans, blowers, and turbochargers.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnergyHardwareSaaS

CROSSFIELD TECHNOLOGY LLCcrossfieldtech.comFeb 2012 · $2.6M

Crossfield Technology develops chassis management solutions, VPX plug-in cards, and advanced computing and storage systems for defense, commercial, and industrial markets.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareIoTTexas / Colorado, US

Delaware Diamond Knives, Incddk.comFeb 2012 · $1.4M

Delaware Diamond Knives manufactures precision-edged diamond and tungsten carbide tools for specialized industrial applications including medical research, microscopy, and semiconductor processing.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMedical DevicesNew MaterialsWilmington, US

Eden Park Illuminationedenpark.cominFeb 2012 · $4.8M

Eden Park manufactures wafer-thin Far-UVC 222nm technology panels that continuously disinfect air and surfaces to reduce viruses and bacteria in populated spaces.

CleantechHardwareHealthtechChampaign, US

James Garry Eden(Director)Sung-Jin Park(Executive Officer)inRon van Os(Executive Officer)inJeffrey Bulson(Executive Officer)Cyrus Herring(Executive Officer)John Regan(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsIllinois Ventures

EDWARD POPE DRmatechgsm.comFeb 2012 · $2.1M
ELECTRO MECHANICAL ASSOCIATES INCelectro-mechanical.netNov 2012 · $150K

Electro-Mechanical Associates manufactures specialized research equipment for engine testing and analysis, including combustion analyzers, engine controllers, dynamometers, and diagnostic instruments for laboratories and research facilities.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareMobility & Transportation

ELECTRON ENERGY CORPelectronenergy.comin𝕏Nov 2012 · $4.9M

EEC manufactures and supplies magnet products for use in equipment and assemblies across multiple industries, including medical and aerospace applications.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareNew MaterialsPennsylvania, US

Marlin S. Walmer

Energy Research Companyer-co.comJun 2012 · $4.8M

Energy Research Co. develops laser diagnostic technologies to measure the chemistry of materials in real-time.

CleantechDeep TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareNew Materials

Enthoughtenthought.comin𝕏Feb 2012 · $1.1M

Enthought provides scientific computing services, enterprise scientific software development, and digital transformation for science, applying Python, AI/machine learning, and simulation to research and R&D problems.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise Software

Eric Jones(Founder, Chairman & CEO)in

Co-investorsTEL Venture Capital, Inc.

Faraday Technology, Inc.faradaytechnology.comFeb 2012 · $23.3M
Ferricferric.cominNov 2012 · $1.1M

Ferric develops integrated voltage regulators and DC-DC power converters using CMOS-integrated thin-film ferromagnetic power inductor technology, delivering high current density and efficiency in compact single-chip packages.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsNew York, US

Noah Sturcken(Executive Officer, Director)inKenneth Shepard(Director)inMaurizio Arienzo(President and Chief Executive Officer)in

BoardSomu Subramaniam(Director)inYi Chen(Director)inAlex Kalnitsky(Director)

Co-investorsNew Science Ventures

Florida Turbine Technologies Inc.fttcompanies.com𝕏Jun 2012 · $3.2M

Kratos develops propulsion and power systems—including turbojets, turbofans, and solid rocket motors—for defense and aerospace platforms such as unmanned aerial vehicles, hypersonic vehicles, and strategic weapons.

Defense TechHardwareSpace Tech

FREESTONE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.gofreestone.cominFeb 2012 · $2.2M

Freestone provides environmental investigation and remediation services, responding to contaminant releases and spills to characterize sites and determine if cleanup is necessary.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareGovTechRichland, US

Steve Airhart(President)Dan Tyler

Gener8, LLCgener8.netinFeb 2012 · $2.1M

Gener8 provides HIPAA-compliant cloud platforms and IoT solutions tailored for biotech, life sciences, and medical device companies.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechCloud ComputingDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareMedical Devices

GENESIC SEMICONDUCTOR INC.genesicsemi.comJun 2012 · $9.2M
GigaGengigagen.comin𝕏Feb 2012 · $150K

GigaGen, a subsidiary of Grifols, develops recombinant polyclonal and monoclonal antibody therapies for immunodeficiencies, infectious diseases, transplant rejection, and cancer using single-cell discovery technologies.

BiotechDeep TechSouth San Francisco, US

David Johnson(Executive Officer, Director)inChuck Wilson(Director)Carter Keller(Director)

GINER INCginerinc.comFeb 2012 · $28M

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

GLINT PHOTONICS, INC.glintlighting.comNov 2012 · $4.1M

Glint, a brand by Luminii, makes specification-grade architectural lighting including the HERO luminaire family, whose patented LightShift technology adjusts light direction without moving the fixture.

Advanced ManufacturingHardware

GroundMetricsgroundmetrics.comJun 2012 · $3.6M

San Diego, US

Pablo Jose Prado(Director as of 12/15/2010.)Andrew D. Hibbs(Director as of 12/15/2010.)George A. Eiskamp(Chief Executive Officer, Director)Jeffrey W. Symington(Chief Financial Officer)

BoardLowell J. Burnett(Director)Svein Kjellesvek(Director)

Co-investorsMiLA CapitalTech Coast Angels

HARMONIA HOLDINGS GROUP, LLCharmonia.cominFeb 2012 · $998.6K

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-investorsMadison Dearborn Partners

HIFUNDA LLChifundallc.cominFeb 2012 · $7.4M

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

Deep TechDefense TechNew Materials

HYPRES INChypres.comin𝕏Feb 2012 · $13.7M

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

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSemiconductors

INCOM, INC.incomusa.cominFeb 2012 · $20.2M

Incom manufactures glass and polymer microstructures used in optical and display applications for medical, dental, scientific, and defense industries.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareMedical DevicesNew MaterialsCharlton, US

INFINIUM, INC.infiniummetals.comJun 2012 · $150K
INRAD OPTICS, INC.inradoptics.comin𝕏Jun 2012 · $1.5M

Inrad Optics manufactures specialized optical and photonics components, including X-ray imaging monochromators, optical windows, mirrors, and scintillators, primarily serving aerospace and defense, scientific research, and metrology applications.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareNew MaterialsNorthvale, US

ITN ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.itnes.comNov 2012 · $2.6M
JMSI, INCilight.comFeb 2012 · $5.5M

Intelligent Light develops visualization and post-processing software for computational fluid dynamics (CFD), high-performance computing (HPC), and engineering simulation analysis.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

KLIMA JOANNAskutek.cominFeb 2012 · $7.6M

Skutek develops digitizers and data streaming systems for scientific research and network testing.

Data & InfrastructureDeep TechHardwareIoT

Wojtek Skulski(Chief Technology Officer)Jeff Maggio(Principal Investigator)

Kultevat, Inc.kultevat.cominFeb 2012 · $149.8K

Kultevat develops biomanufacturing using its Kultevar dandelion (TKS) to produce Kultra natural rubber and other biomaterials as regenerative, plant-based alternatives to petrochemical polymers like synthetic rubber.

AgTechBiotechCircular EconomyNew MaterialsCreve Coeur, US

Daniel R. Swiger(Founder & CEO)inRonald Nordquist(Executive Officer, Director)Roger Beachy(Chief Science Officer)inLynnette S. Dillen(Executive Officer)inAnthony Nocera(Executive Officer)in

BoardJames Budzynski(Director)

Co-investorsArgonautic VenturesiSelect FundMissouri Technology Corporation

LIGHT FOUNDRY, LLClightstanza.cominFeb 2012 · $1.1M

LightStanza develops software tools for lighting analysis and design that help architects and designers understand artificial and natural light cycles in buildings.

CleantechConstruction TechPropTechSaaSBoulder, US

Daniel Glaser(Founder & Principal)

MATERIALS MODIFICATIONS INCmatmod.comJun 2012 · $5.6M

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

MICROXACT INC.microxact.comin𝕏Jun 2012 · $2.3M

MicroXact manufactures manual, semi-automated, and automated probe stations for semiconductor device testing, characterization, and failure analysis.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Mikro Systems, Inc.mikrosystems.comJun 2012 · $4.4M
NEXTECH MATERIALS, LTD.nexceris.comJun 2012 · $17M

Nexceris develops custom catalysts and electrochemical materials for clean energy and advanced manufacturing applications, including sustainable aviation fuel pathways (Fischer-Tropsch, Methanol-to-Jet, Alcohol-to-Jet, and Power-to-Liquids).

CleantechEnergyNew Materials

NEXTGEN AERONAUTICS, INC.nextgenaero.comNov 2012 · $149.9K

NextGen Aeronautics designs, fabricates, and tests UAVs, wind tunnel models, and complete flight and underwater vehicles, along with multi-functional materials, sensing and control systems, and integrated antennas.

Defense TechHardwareNew Materials

Shiv Joshi(Co-Founder, Chief Scientist)John Flanagan(Co-Founder, Fabrication Manager)Jay Kudva(CEO)Scott Bland(CTO, Danville Site Manager)

NIMBIS SERVICES INCnimbisservices.cominFeb 2012 · $447.8K

Nimbis Services provides a modeling, simulation, and analysis platform supporting the U.S.

Cloud ComputingDeep TechDefense TechSemiconductors

Brian Schott(Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer)Robert Graybill(Chief Executive Officer)

NOVA PHOTONICS INCnovaphotonics.comFeb 2012 · $3.8M
OPTIMAL SOLUTIONS INCosiopt.comin𝕏Feb 2012 · $3M

OSI Optim develops custom optimization software and operations research services for enterprises, helping them solve complex operational challenges in supply chain management, production scheduling, and route planning.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

PACIFIC MICROCHIP CORP.pacificmicrochip.cominFeb 2012 · $5.2M

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

PHOSPHORTECH CORPORATIONphosphortech.cominFeb 2012 · $3.7M

PhosphorTech designs and develops customized LED lighting solutions and phosphor materials for applications ranging from consumer fixtures to specialized scientific and industrial uses.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechHardwareNew Materials

PHYSICAL SCIENCES INC.psicorp.comFeb 2012 · $52M

Physical Sciences Inc.

Deep TechDefense TechNew Materials

Pixelligentpixelligent.comin𝕏Nov 2012 · $4.1M

Pixelligent develops nanocrystal materials that enhance optical performance in photonics, augmented reality, displays, sensors, and optical systems.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsBaltimore, US

Craig Bandes(President & CEO)Tom Werthan(Executive Officer)inCraig Mintz(Executive Officer)inSerpil Gonen Williams(Chief Technology Officer)inGregory Cooper(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardPeter Kirlin(Director)

Co-investorsTCP Venture Capital

POLARIS SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES INCpolarissensor.comJun 2012 · $998.4K
POWDERMET INCpowdermetinc.comin𝕏Feb 2012 · $5.3M

Powdermet develops advanced materials with nano-scale engineered features to reduce weight, resource consumption, and environmental impact while improving energy efficiency across various applications.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsEuclid, US

Andrew Sherman

Samraksh Company, Thesamraksh.comFeb 2012 · $1.3M
STI OPTRONICS, INC.stioptronics.comFeb 2012 · $3.8M
SYMBIOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.symbiostechnologies.comin𝕏Feb 2012 · $300K

Symbios Technologies develops an energy-efficient aqueous plasma technology platform for water and wastewater treatment and recycling.

CleantechClimate TechDeep Tech

TAU SCIENCE CORPORATIONtauscience.comJun 2012 · $4.5M

Tau Science manufactures test and measurement equipment for photovoltaic solar manufacturers, including imaging and quantum efficiency systems.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyHardwareOregon, US

TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT & TRANSFER, INCtechassess.cominFeb 2012 · $3.4M

Technology Assessment and Transfer, Inc.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechNew Materials

TPL, INCtplinc.comFeb 2012 · $4.9M

TPL, Inc. develops advanced dielectric materials, including ceramic nanopowders, ceramic capacitors, performance capacitor films, and nanocomposite dielectrics.

Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsAlbuquerque, US

ULTRA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.ultracomm-inc.comFeb 2012 · $1.1M

Ultra Communications designs and manufactures rugged, high-speed fiber optic components for harsh environments in aerospace, space, maritime, and terrestrial applications.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace Tech

UltraCell LLCultracell-llc.comFeb 2012 · $149.8K
VEGA WAVE SYSTEMS INCvegawave.comFeb 2012 · $4.4M
VORCAT, INC.vorcat.comFeb 2012 · $1.9M

Vorcat develops AI-driven computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications for high-performance computing on cloud infrastructure.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechEnterprise Software

Jacob Krispin(Founder & Interim CEO)

Weinberg Medical Physicsweinbergmedicalphysics.cominFeb 2012 · $149.8K

North Besthesda, US

Irving Weinberg(Executive Officer, Director)

XIOMAS TECHNOLOGIES LLCxiomas.comJun 2012 · $150K
Yardney Technical Products, Inc.yardney.comNov 2012 · $1.8M

Renderboss is a render farm management tool for VFX, animation, and game studios, built in Rust.

Developer ToolsMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Z-Terra Inc.z-terra.comFeb 2012 · $1.3M

Z-Terra develops depth imaging and velocity modeling software for upstream oil and gas companies, helping them visualize subsurface structures and reduce exploration drilling risk.

Deep TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

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