National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) — 2017 Investments

Orion Space Solutions develops space environment sensors (optical and ionospheric), orbit prediction, drag-reduction solutions, and space environment models focused on very low Earth orbit (VLEO).

Deep TechDefense TechSpace Tech

PEMDAS Technologies & Innovations develops environmental intelligence solutions and atmospheric forecasting systems for the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and civilian emergency response authorities.

Climate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense Tech

Mary Lockhart(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)Paul Lockhart(President)

C.A.

Deep Tech

Clifford A. Goudey(Founder)

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)

AgTechWarrenton, US

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

BoardTony Baxendale(Director)

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

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

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

SeaTox Research Inc develops bioassays and test kits for detecting marine toxins that contaminate seafood, aiming to use ocean-derived resources to improve health.

BiotechFoodTechHealthtechWilmington, US

Jennifer McCall(Founder)

Swift Engineering is a product development company that designs and manufactures innovative components, subsystems, and complete platforms for the aviation and aerospace industries.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechRoboticsSpace TechSan Clemente, US

Tridentis is a ship design and engineering firm providing naval architecture, program office support, and integrated logistics support across the full ship life cycle.

Deep TechDefense TechRobotics