National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
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Investment thesis
MEP is a public-private partnership administered by NIST that strengthens U.S. manufacturing competitiveness. Through a network of nearly 1,400 experts and more than 450 service locations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, it helps small and medium-sized manufacturers grow, improve operations, reduce risk, adopt Industry 4.0 and cybersecurity practices, and build resilient domestic supply chains. It also administers Notices of Funding Opportunity and pilot programs — such as a $40M pilot targeting additive manufacturing and critical minerals — open to non-profits, universities, and government entities or MEP Center consortia.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
SBIR/STTR awards · non-dilutive funding
Federal grants and contracts to small businesses — no equity taken. Awards on record 2003–2023.
287 Phase I · 144 Phase II · most-funded states: CA, MA, MD, TX, NY
| Recent awardees | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRITICALITY SCIENCES INCAlexandria, VA | Phase II | 2023 | $400K |
| INTERLINK ELECTRONICS, INCIrvine, CA | Phase II | 2023 | $398.6K |
| INFRATRAC INCSilver Spring, MD | Phase II | 2023 | $400K |
| JULIA JEAN, LLCIrvine, CA | Phase II | 2023 | $400K |
| TIAMI LLCElk Grove, CA | Phase II | 2023 | $400K |
| SYGNAMAP INCSan Antonio, TX | Phase I | 2023 | $100K |
| FRAMERGY INCCollege Station, TX | Phase I | 2023 | $100K |
| XMARK LABS, LLCBarrington, RI | Phase I | 2023 | $100K |
| ChemCubed, LLCStony Brook, NY | Phase I | 2023 | $100K |
| QUANTTERA LLCTempe, AZ | Phase I | 2023 | $100K |
| APPLIED RESEARCH TRANSFORMATION, PLLCDurham, NC | Phase I | 2023 | $100K |
| ACTOPROBE LLCAlbuquerque, NM | Phase I | 2023 | $99.9K |
| EXABYTE INC.Walnut Creek, CA | Phase I | 2023 | $99.9K |
| ITA INTERNATIONAL LLCNewport News, VA | Phase I | 2023 | $99.3K |
| ROWND INCRaleigh, NC | Phase I | 2023 | $96.6K |
| IRRADIANT TECHNOLOGIES INC.Cambridge, MA | Phase II | 2022 | $399.9K |
| EXUM INSTRUMENTS, INC.Lakewood, CO | Phase II | 2022 | $399.8K |
| QUALTERRA, INC.Pullman, WA | Phase I | 2022 | $100K |
| CRITICALITY SCIENCES INCAlexandria, VA | Phase I | 2022 | $100K |
| IC3D, INC.Columbus, OH | Phase I | 2022 | $800K |
| 3D ARRAY TECHNOLOGY LLCStorrs, CT | Phase I | 2022 | $800K |
| VURONYX TECHNOLOGIES LLCWoburn, MA | Phase I | 2022 | $800K |
| RATIOCINATIVE ENGINEERING SERVICES LLCBoulder, CO | Phase I | 2022 | $769K |
| MULTISCALE SYSTEMS, INC.Worcester, MA | Phase II | 2022 | $400K |
| XALLENT INC.Ithaca, NY | Phase II | 2022 | $400K |
| ZYMOSENSE INC.Ames, IA | Phase II | 2022 | $400K |
| COLLOIDAL METRICS CORPORATIONMountain View, CA | Phase II | 2022 | $400K |
| ChemCubed, LLCStony Brook, NY | Phase II | 2022 | $400K |
| JULIA JEAN, LLCIrvine, CA | Phase I | 2022 | $100K |
| INFRATRAC INCSilver Spring, MD | Phase I | 2022 | $100K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are non-dilutive — the agency takes no equity.
Team · 6 people
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Founder mafia
3 people who came through National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 99 of 150 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×75Hardware ×58Advanced Manufacturing ×33Defense Tech ×25New Materials ×25Semiconductors ×21AI & Machine Learning ×18Enterprise Software ×15
HQs:United States×74
Investments · 150 tracked
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Infleqtion builds neutral-atom quantum computers, precision quantum sensors, and related software, and works on integrated photonics to scale quantum systems.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingLouisville, US
Dana Anderson(Founder)inPranav Gokhale(Chief Technology Officer)inPaul Lipman(Chief Revenue Officer)inJason D. Hall(Chief Legal Officer)inIlan Hart(Chief Financial Officer)inMatthew J. Kinsella(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsBreakthrough VictoriaCaruso VenturesForma PrimeGlynn Capital ManagementIn-Q-TelS Ventures+5 more
Interlink develops sensing technologies based on its patented Force Sensing Resistor technology, spanning position sensing, rugged pointing controls, gas sensing, printed electronics, smart textiles, membrane keypads, and graphic overlays.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareIoTSemiconductorsIrvine, US
Steven N. Bronson(Chairman, CEO, and President)inRyan Hoffman(Executive Officer)Joy Hou(Director)Declan Flannery(Executive Officer)Maria Fregosi(Director)Gene Chen(Executive Officer)
AAPlasma is an engineering company that researches and develops advanced oxidation processes using non-equilibrium "cold" plasma, UV, and high-voltage electronics, and partners with industry clients to integrate these systems for applications like air cleaning, water treatment, disinfection, and food safety.
CleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsPhiladelphia, US
Greg Fridman(Co-founder)Charles Bailey(Co-founder)
AdValue Photonics manufactures narrow linewidth single-frequency lasers and amplifiers optimized for quantum computing and research applications, including quantum sensing, spectroscopy, and laser cooling.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesQuantum ComputingTucson, US
Arcnano is a specialty contract manufacturer operating a MEMs-level thin film wafer fabrication facility and precision engineering machine shop, serving customers in defense, aerospace, semiconductor, and scientific instrument industries.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechSemiconductorsWhite Bear Lake, US
Matt Dugas(Founder)Judy Oscislowski(Chief Financial Officer)
Advanced Silicon Group works in nanotechnology, using the tagline "Nanotechnology for Life."
BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsSemiconductorsLowell, US
Marcie Black(CEO & Co-founder)inBill Rever(Chief Marketing and Sales Officer & Co-founder)in
BoardAlan Watson(Director)Sarah Kelly(Director)
Co-investorsTenon Ventures
Advent Diamond develops and manufactures diamond semiconductor components including RF diodes, radiation sensors, and integrated circuits for telecommunications, defense, and quantum applications.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductors
Dr. Manpuneet K. Benipal(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)Dr. Robert Nemanich(Co-founder & Technical Advisor)
AI Solutions is a consulting firm that advises businesses on machine learning projects, covering problem scoping, data analysis, and the design and implementation of custom AI systems.
AI & Machine LearningData & Infrastructure
David M. Johnson(President and Chief Researcher)Richard N. Johnson(Chief Manufacturing and Industrial Domain Expert)Karen Lee Friedman(Chief Biomedical Specialist)
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)
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
Applied NanoFluorescence (ANF) manufactures optical spectroscopy instruments, such as its NanoSpectralyzer, that detect, characterize, and quantify nanomaterials including single-walled carbon nanotubes and near-infrared quantum dots in bulk samples.
Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsHouston, US
R. Bruce Weisman(Founder & President)Sergei M. Bachilo(Chief Scientific Officer)
ArtX develops technology solutions to extend the lifespan of heavy civil infrastructure and reduce environmental impact through emerging technologies that enhance durability, resilience, and sustainability.
CleantechClimate TechConstruction TechDeep TechGovTech
Rakesh KhanLadson
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
Artium manufactures scientific measurement instruments including particle imaging probes and inkjet droplet measurement systems for research and industrial applications.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareSunnyvale, US
William D. Bachalo(President & CEO)
Architecture Technology Corporation (ATCorp) develops advanced engineering solutions for complex systems, with expertise in next-generation networking, cybersecurity, airspace traffic modeling, and high-performance computing.
CybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsEdTechMinneapolis, US
AxNano provides systems for capturing, conditioning, and destroying PFAS and other contaminants across waste streams, offering a closed-loop solution that tests, extracts, and eliminates pollutants on-site.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew Materials
BellBrook Labs supplies life-science research products and services to laboratories, distributed internationally through regional partners across Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMadison, US
Robert Lowery(CSO & Founder)inTraci Pretsch(CFO)inJustin Brink(President)inDon Kennedy(Director)
Co-investorsWisconsin Investment Partners
Bridger Photonics develops Gas Mapping LiDAR technology and analytics to detect and measure methane emissions from oil and gas operations, helping operators reduce emissions, cut costs, and meet regulatory requirements.
Climate TechDeep TechEnergyBozeman, US
Pete Roos(Co-founder, Chief Innovation Officer)in
Co-investorsNext Frontier Capital
Brimrose develops custom spectrometers and optical instruments for scientific and space applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechBaltimore, US
Ronald G Rosemeier(President & CEO)
CPG develops materials, instrumentation, and devices with patents spanning orthopaedic polymers, hydrogels, rheometry equipment, and medical sensors.
BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsCambridge, US
Dr. Gavin Braithwaite(Chief Executive Officer)Dr. Stephen Spiegelberg(Chief Scientific Officer)
ChemCubed develops nano-composite materials engineered for additive manufacturing, addressing limitations in current Additive Manufacturing Electronics (AME) by providing comprehensive end-to-end manufacturing solutions.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsNesconset, US
Emergent provides public safety technology solutions for first responders, including emergency response coordination, crew safety management, and automatic incident documentation and reporting.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechHealthtechIoTSaaS
Exum develops the Massbox, a laser ablation laser ionization (LALI) analytical instrument for scientific labs that improves ionization efficiency and ease of use.
Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsDenver, US
Michael A Minyard(Executive Officer)inJames Thorson(Executive Officer, Director)Jeffrey Williams(CEO/CTO)inStephen Strickland(Director)
BoardPaul Giovacchini(Director)Doug Campbell(Director)
Co-investorsBand of AngelsCaruso VenturesCortado VenturesFortySix Venture CapitalHouston Angel Network
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
Graphene Waves manufactures epitaxial monolayer graphene materials and quantum Hall effect devices for research and commercial applications.
Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsQuantum ComputingGaithersburg, US
AI-Fire is an AI-powered software tool for real-time detection and analysis of fire ignition events from high-impact collisions, capturing the complete fire lifecycle and measuring projectile impact orientation, flash angles, and extents.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise Software
Dr. Bin Xie(Founder)
Innovative Wireless Technologies designs and manufactures wireless communication solutions for the public sector, including custom-engineered systems and the SENTINEL™ product line.
Enterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTLynchburg, US
Former employees of GE/Ericsson and Motorola
Intact Solutions develops mechanical simulation software that eliminates traditional meshing and preprocessing by working directly with native geometric representations.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper Tools
Intercax develops model-based systems engineering (MBSE) software solutions that integrate architecture, design, and analysis models for manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and automotive companies.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAtlanta, US
Dr. Andrew Zwemer(Founder, Former CEO)Russell PeakManas Bajaj(Chief Executive Officer)Dirk ZwemerDr. Dinesh Bajaj(Chief Systems Officer (former), VP of Research and Technology)Austin
Irradiant operates a 3D nano-optics and photonics foundry, using flexible 3D nano-fabrication and lithography to manufacture optical and photonic components such as metalenses, optical interconnects, and integrated free-space optical microsystems.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware
Daniel Oran(Founder)in
Co-investorsGeometryMana Ventures
ITA International provides data analysis, statistics, data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence services to transform customer data into actionable insights.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareNewport News, US
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)
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)
Foley Media is an AI revenue advisory and consulting firm that optimizes existing sales infrastructure (CRM, data, outbound workflows) and builds AI-driven go-to-market systems, revenue operations, and outbound pipeline for clients.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech
Douglas J. Foley(Founder)
Mesa Photonics develops spectroscopy and laser measurement instruments and systems based on ultrafast laser technology and optical gating techniques.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductorsSanta Fe, US
Daniel J. Kane(CEO & Founder)
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
Multiscale Systems is an engineering and manufacturing firm serving teams that develop demanding systems where materials, geometry, performance, and manufacturing constraints must be optimized together, particularly in extreme environments or with tight performance margins.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsWorcester, US
The company builds STEM EBIC characterization hardware — including TEM biasing holders, current amplifiers, signal conditioning electronics, and custom Si-based biasing substrates — for nanoscale electronic and thermal imaging.
Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductors
Dr. William Hubbard(CEO)Prof. B.C. Regan
Nikira Labs develops compact, sensitive gas analyzers and scientific instruments used for environmental applications such as air quality measurement, greenhouse gas monitoring, and industrial fence line emissions monitoring.
CleantechClimate TechHardware
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)
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)
Omega Optics develops integrated optical technologies and biosensing solutions, including silicon-based chips and printed photonics for sensing applications in chemical and biological detection.
BiotechDeep TechHardwareIoTNew MaterialsSemiconductorsAustin, US
Philadelphia, US
Bernardo Cordovez(Executive Officer)Robert Wicke(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Hart(Executive Officer)
PaneraTech provides AI-driven sensor technology and asset management software for monitoring refractory-based industrial assets, serving manufacturing and heavy industries to optimize asset life and operational efficiency.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningIoTFairfax, US
Pollere LLC provides network and telecommunications consulting services, offering technical expertise in internet architecture and network science to clients in the telecommunications and networking industries.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Kathleen M. Nichols(Founder and CEO)
QATCH Technologies develops a pre-screening tool for biopharmaceutical drug discovery that identifies injectable formulations and predicts viscosity-related manufacturing problems in early-stage compound evaluation.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHardwareDurham, US
Zehra Parlak(Founder)Stefan Zauscher
Qualterra provides molecular plant testing services for horticultural and agricultural operations, including virus screening, variety verification, and genomic analysis.
AgTechBiotechPullman, US
Mike Werner(Executive Officer, Director)inAmit Dhingra(Director)
BoardSteve Rector(Director)inBob McCambridge(Director)Kirk Washington(Director)
Co-investorsCowles Ventures
RadiaBeam designs, manufactures, and tests accelerator components and systems, including e-beam sources, linac components, and custom optical and RF systems.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesSanta Monica, US
Sergey Kutsaev
RMD develops radiation detection and imaging systems, including scintillators, detectors, and X-ray imaging devices for nuclear security, medical imaging, and defense applications.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareMedical DevicesNew Materials
Matthew Dallimore(President)Vivek Nagarkar(Vice President, Research & Development)Michael Squillante(Vice President, Research & Development)Martin Waters(Vice President, Program Management)Patricia McLaughlin(Vice President, Finance)Dr. Gerald Entine
Redshred's COACH platform converts technical procedures, manuals, and training videos into intelligent, AI-guided workflows that technicians can execute with real-time assistance.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Refined Imaging develops advanced X-ray and neutron imaging systems using interferometry and grating-based technologies for radiography and computed tomography applications.
Advanced ManufacturingCybersecurityDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesBaton Rouge, US
Dr. Leslie ButlerDr. Jost GoettertCharles Hartman(Managing Member)
Sandbox Semiconductor provides a physics-based process intelligence platform for semiconductor manufacturing that uses AI and machine learning to optimize process development and production workflows.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechSemiconductorsAustin, US
Seacoast Science manufactures the SC-214 μLogger, a compact remote chemical vapor detection system equipped with chemicapacitive and chemiresistive sensors for autonomous monitoring of chemical gases in ambient air.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechDefense TechHardwareIoTCarlsbad, US
Louis Haerle(President, Founder)Todd E. Mlsna(Chairman of the Board, Founder)Sanjay Patel(VP of Research and CTO)
Senvol provides data, software, and services for additive manufacturing implementation, serving Fortune 500 companies and government agencies in aerospace, oil & gas, medical, and automotive industries.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHardware
Smart Information Flow Technologies (SIFT) is a research and development consulting company working in natural language processing, automated planning, cybersecurity, supervisory control, healthcare, and human-automation interaction.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechMinneapolis, US
Solution Spray Technologies develops thermal spray coating technologies, specifically solution plasma spray processes for high-temperature materials applications in industrial sectors such as gas turbines.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsStorrs, US
Eric Jordan(COO)
Stealth Software Technologies develops privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) that turn cryptographic research into practical software, covering secure multiparty computation, zero-knowledge proofs, searchable encryption, secure cloud storage, and privacy-enhanced blockchain.
Crypto & Web3CybersecurityDeep Tech
Rafail Ostrovsky(Co-founder)
Steven Winter Associates (SWA) is a consulting firm that advises architects, developers, and building owners on energy efficiency, accessibility, health, and resilience in the built environment.
CleantechClimate TechConstruction TechEnergyNorwalk, US
Steven Winter(Founder)
STF Technologies provides soft matter innovation services including product development consulting, rapid prototyping, materials testing, and manufacturing scale-up support for companies in polymer and textile industries.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareNew MaterialsDelaware, US
Dr. Richard D. Dombrowski(Co-founder)Dr. Norman J. Wagner(Co-founder)
SygnaMap uses spatial omics and AI-driven computational pathology to identify molecular biomarkers that map disease pathways, guide therapeutic targets, and monitor disease activity for rare and common diseases.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthSan Antonio, US
Targazyme develops and commercializes enzyme biopharmaceuticals designed to improve the delivery, tissue residence, and potency of therapeutic cells for treating cancers and serious auto-immune and neurodegenerative diseases.
BiotechMedical DevicesCarlsbad, US
Lynnet Koh(Founder)
Navsys provides GNSS simulation and test software, including GPS/inertial navigation solutions for positioning and sensing applications.
Deep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareSpace TechColorado Springs, US
Alison K. Brown(Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer)
Tourney Consulting Group is a consulting engineering firm that evaluates concrete structure durability, service life, and maintenance for engineers, contractors, facility operators, and structure owners.
Construction TechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareNew MaterialsKalamazoo, US
Vermont Photonics is the exclusive U.S. distributor of Möller-Wedel Optical's precision optical testing and metrology equipment, serving customers in laboratory and field applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsVermont, US
Vescent develops photonics and quantum hardware, including frequency combs, lasers, controllers, and optical atomic clocks, along with laser stabilization and cold atom science solutions.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum Computing
Scott Davis(Co-Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsCaruso VenturesMassive
VDI manufactures test and measurement equipment and components for millimeter-wave and terahertz applications, serving scientific, military, and commercial customers.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsCharlottesville, US
Dr. Thomas W. Crowe(CEO & Founder)
North Besthesda, US
Irving Weinberg(Executive Officer, Director)
WW Technology Group provides analysis and technology solutions for mission-critical systems, with proprietary methodologies and tools for compliance certification, verification and validation, supply chain analysis, and model-based systems engineering.
CybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechGovTech
X-wave Innovations is a research and development firm that designs, manufactures, and sells turn-key technology solutions and provides consulting and development services for federal and commercial customers in defense, aerospace, energy, and transportation.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense Tech
Xallent provides advanced semiconductor metrology solutions that accelerate testing and validation for chiplet and advanced node manufacturing, combining MEMS-based probes with computer vision to reduce measurement cycles from days to minutes without traditional fabrication hurdles.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductors
XSB provides AI-powered data intelligence solutions that convert unstructured data into actionable knowledge for engineering, procurement, and supply chain teams.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Rupert Hopkins(Founder & CEO)David Warren(Co-Founder & Vice President of Sciences)
Zymosense develops the Nanoassay, a label-free enzyme-measurement technology that coats single-walled carbon nanotubes with target substrate and reads catalytic activity through fluctuations in near-infrared light emissions, replacing traditional mix-and-measure assays with a Dilute-Add-Scan workflow.
BiotechDeep TechNew Materials
Nigel Reuel(Co-founder)Nathaniel Kallmyer(Co-founder)
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
ADVR, INC.BOULDER NONLINEAR SYSTEMS, INC.ESENSORS INC.GENESIC SEMICONDUCTOR INC.KMLabsKNOWLEDGE BASED SYSTEMS INCNOVA SCIENTIFIC INCORPORATEDOutofthefogresearchPhysical Optics CorporationPOLARONYX INCSOFTINWAY, INC.SOUTHWEST SCIENCES INCSTAR CRYOELECTRONICS, LLCSTRUCTURED MATERIALS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Exits · 2
2 IPOsInfleqtionNYSE: INFQInterlink ElectronicsNASDAQ: LINK
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesInterlink Electronics · investing.com · Aug 18, 2026
Exum · intelligence360.news · Jul 20, 2026
Infleqtion · kavout.com · Jul 16, 2026
Vescent · massivevc.substack.com · Aug 18, 2025
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