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Department of Homeland Security — 2021 Investments

15 investments dated 2021 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

AEROSOL DEVICES INCaerosoldevices.comin𝕏May 2021 · $156.5K

Aerosol Devices manufactures aerosol particle sampling devices using condensation growth tube technology for bioaerosol and chemical particle collection across the 5 nanometer to 10 micron size range.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareHealthtechFort Collins, US

Dr. Susanne HeringPat KeadyDr. Ping Chen(President)

C360Livec360live.comSep 2021 · $843.6KAcquired

C360 builds non-stitched 360-degree immersive video camera and software systems for live sports broadcast and OTT; acquired by Cosm in 2023.

Co-investorsSeventySix Capital

INTELLIGENT PAYLOAD SOLUTIONS, INC.intelpayloads.comMay 2021 · $1.1M

Paper Boat Systems builds custom AI/ML and digital engineering solutions, including a supervised-learning platform (CaptainsHelm), simulation-scenario model generation (Replicant), covert document authentication (Totem Shield), and document intelligence (Riptide).

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense Tech

Lytenlyten.comMay 2021 · $149.6K

Company noted in AiiM news for acquiring remaining Northvolt assets and for AI/tech coverage.

Daniel Cook(Founder)Lars Herlitz(Founder)Scott Mobley(Founder)William Wraith III(Founder)

Co-investorsAiiM PartnersPrime Movers LabTriatomic CapitalTundra AngelsHoneywell VenturesStellantis Ventures

Magplasmamagplasma.cominMay 2021 · $1.1M

MagPlasma develops plasma-based technologies that replace conventional heat and chemical processes in applications including air purification, sterilization, and material processing.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsBrighton, US

Martin Toomajian(CEO)inJane Cozzarelli(CFO)

BoardSpencer Pugh(Board Member, R&D Committee Leader)

Co-investorsMichigan Rise

Misram LLCspectronn.comin𝕏May 2021 · $149.6K

Spectronn builds agentic AI systems that transform complex data into trusted autonomous workflows for mission-critical operations across defense, maritime, critical infrastructure, and edge environments.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise Software

OBJECTSECURITY LLCobjectsecurity.comin𝕏May 2021 · $150K

ObjectSecurity develops high-assurance security technology for defense and critical infrastructure, specializing in binary analysis, AI/ML assurance, and mission-critical software security.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense Tech

OPTIMAX SYSTEMS, INC.optimaxsi.cominMay 2021 · $149.9K

Optimax provides precision optical components and systems designed through traditional and advanced CNC machining, serving industries including aerospace and semiconductor with expertise in opto-mechanical assemblies and optical systems.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechOntario, US

Joseph Spilman(Chief Executive Officer (CEO))Peter Kupinski(President)Tom Starin(Chief Financial Officer (CFO))Mike Hyman(Chief Technology Officer (CTO))

OPTIPRO SYSTEMS, LLCoptipro.comin𝕏May 2021 · $150K

OptiPro Systems designs and manufactures precision grinding, polishing, and metrology machines for the precision optics and advanced ceramics industries, and serves as a machine tool distributor and systems integrator for manufacturing companies in upstate New York.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRoboticsNew York, US

Orang Labs LLCoranglabs.comMay 2021 · $148.6K
PALINDROME TECHNOLOGIES, INC.palindrometech.comin𝕏May 2021 · $963.9K

Palindrome offers product security assessment, vulnerability testing, and certification services for hardware, firmware, and software across devices, applications, and services.

CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareIoT

PHOTON SYSTEMS, INCphotonsystems.comMay 2021 · $149.9K
QUANTUM VENTURA INCquantumventura.comMay 2021 · $149.8K
Spectrohmspectrohm.cominMay 2021 · $1.1M

Spectrohm develops radio-wave imaging technology that simultaneously images the interior of objects and identifies their material composition while they move on high-speed conveyors.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareMclean, US

Tim Cargol(Founder)in

BoardAymerik Renard(Director)inJoseph Murray(Director)Constantine Saab(Director)

Co-investorsGood Growth CapitalHCVCREFASHIOND Ventures

SURMET CORPsurmet.comin𝕏May 2021 · $1.1M

Surmet manufactures advanced ceramic materials and precision optical components for aerospace, defense, and semiconductor industries.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductorsBurlington, US

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