U.S. Army — 2015 Investments

Solid Power develops all-solid-state battery technology for automotive applications.

EnergyHardwareNew MaterialsLouisville, US

Douglas Campbell(Executive Officer, Director)inAlexandra Gold(Executive Officer)inBrandon Kelly(Executive Officer)inSteve Furhman(Executive Officer)Joshua Buettner-Garrett(Executive Officer)David Jansen(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsBMW i VenturesSnatched Ventures

Adaptive Computation develops bio-inspired neural computing systems and adaptive perception technologies for real-time intelligent systems across aerospace, defense, and space domains.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechSemiconductors

Tuan Anh Duong(CEO/Chairman)Nam Trang(VP-Data Science)Allen Stubberud(VP-Advisory)

Akron Bio manufactures cGMP-compliant raw and ancillary materials, including recombinant proteins, cytokines, media, and buffers, for the cell and gene therapy industry.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Salem, US

Anthony Lochtefeld(Executive Officer)

BoardGeorge McNamee(Director)Allen Barnett(Director)Richard Faubert(Director)

Applied Technical Systems (ATS) provides full-lifecycle software and systems engineering, integration, network operations, data management, and integrated logistics support for U.S.

Defense TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechDahlgren, US

Attollo Engineering develops infrared imaging systems and laser detection technology, supplying subassemblies and finished products to system integrators, equipment manufacturers, and defense contractors.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareCamarillo, US

Lightergy builds adaptive power, energy, and thermal systems for data centers, co-designing hardware and control as a unified architecture to increase compute capacity per megawatt and reduce power consumption within existing infrastructure.

CleantechEnergyHardware

A company focused on solving problems in the power, energy, and electric motor industry.

EnergyHardware

Creative Micro (CMC) develops rugged, daylight-readable transparent Augmented Reality and Head-Up Display systems using its Imageguide technology, offering customized electro-optics solutions for government and commercial applications.

Deep TechDefense TechHardware

Julie Parker(Co-founder)Bill Parker(Co-founder)

Creative Technologies Inc.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechEdTechGamingHollywood, US

Stephanie Granato(Co-founder, Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel)James Korris(President and CEO)

Custom Electronics manufactures specialty capacitors, high-voltage components, and related electronics hardware as a make-to-order manufacturer serving industrial customers with custom electrical component specifications.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechEnergyHardware

Michael Pentaris(Chief Executive Officer)Carol Brower(President)

D'Angelo Technologies (D5T) is a woman-owned small business providing engineering R&D services—including prototyping, coding, 3D modeling, small-scale manufacturing, and reengineering—to Department of Defense, civil, and commercial clients.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechBeavercreek, US

Dais Corporation develops advanced nanomaterial platforms, particularly Aqualyte™, for applications in HVAC, wastewater treatment, renewable energy, and modified atmosphere packaging.

CleantechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsTampa Bay, US

Tim Tangredi(CEO and Chairman)Brian C. Johnson(Chief Technology Officer)John Walsh(General Manager)Elizabeth Xuan Wang(Director)Robert W. Schwartz(Director)William McCollum(Director)

Distant Focus Corporation provides optical, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering services to solve complex technical problems.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareTucson, US

Ron(Founder)Dr. Morrison(Founder)

Electro Standards Laboratories provides research and development engineering services in power electronics, communications, and control systems for industrial applications including defense and transportation sectors.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardwareCranston, US

ETC USA is a publicly traded company with a board of directors overseeing corporate governance, operating in a sector that appears related to aerospace, medical, or environmental industries based on its leadership's background.

Deep TechDefense TechHardware

George K. AndersonLinda J. BrentRoger ColleyWinston E. ScottBrian J. EcclestonRobert L. Laurent, Jr.

GridBridge develops power delivery solutions for electric utilities at substations and downstream distribution points.

CleantechCloud ComputingEnergyHardwareIoTRaleigh, US

Chad Eckhardt(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDouglas P. Haensel(Director)

NATC operates a vehicle testing facility in Nevada that provides on- and off-highway vehicle evaluation services, including physical test courses with diverse terrain types and simulation capabilities.

Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareHardwareMobility & TransportationNevada, US

Kerberos International is a woman-owned small business that provides secure communications platforms and services for defense and government agencies, with a focus on supporting warfighters and federal customers on a 24/7 basis.

CybersecurityDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareTexas, US

Dawn Cole(Founder)

Lion Nano Battery develops solid-state battery technology as an alternative to conventional lithium-ion cells, aiming for lighter, safer, and higher-performing energy storage.

CleantechDeep TechEnergy

Numat develops metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and manufactures them at industrial scale through an integrated campus with ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsIllinois, US

Ben Hernandez(Founder and Chief Executive Officer)inDr. Omar Farha(Founder and Chief Scientific Officer)

BoardT. Jay Collins(Director)Bill Kroll(Director)Luka Erceg(Director)Jeff Klunzinger(Director)

Co-investorsGlobal BrainRapha Capital Management, LLCTEL Venture Capital, Inc.Universal Materials Incubator

OptiGrate manufactures volume Bragg gratings (VBGs) with high diffraction efficiencies and specialized optical components for industrial and government applications.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsOrlando, US

Photon-X develops 3D shape-based AI applications built on its proprietary Spatial Phase Imaging (SPI) sensor technology, which captures pixel-level surface data such as surface angles, refraction index, and surface normals across the electromagnetic spectrum.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense Tech

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)

BoardPeter Kirlin(Director)

Co-investorsTCP Venture Capital

Qrono Inc. is developing new therapies, with research activities based in a lab.

BiotechHealthtechPittsburgh, US

Christina Cargill(Head of Research)

The company manufactures advanced imaging sensors and detectors for infrared applications.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSemiconductors

QuickSilver Analytics manufactures chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive (CBRNE) sampling kits and detection products for federal, state, and local government agencies.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechGovTechHardware

Rodney Hudson(President/CEO)

SILKTECH develops Silk-Derived Protein (SDP) ingredients and holds patented technology and a proprietary database to support formulation for products containing water.

BiotechHealthtechNew Materials

Tech Valley Technologies (TVT) is an engineering design and manufacturing firm that develops targets and training products for realistic weapons and combat training.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardware

Technovax appears to be a vaccine development company based on its advisory team composition, which includes leading virologists, pediatric infectious disease specialists, and vaccine development experts.

BiotechHealthtechNew York, US

Trail of Bits develops open-source security tools and conducts security research, serving security teams and the broader development community.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper Tools

Dan Guido

Transparent Armor Solutions (TAS) designs and manufactures ballistic glass and transparent armor systems for military marine, ground vehicle, and rotorcraft platforms, as well as bullet-resistant glass for buildings, commercial vehicles, and police shields.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechNew MaterialsAshtabula, US

Terran Orbital manufactures satellites and spacecraft platforms with interchangeable, configurable components for a range of mission sizes and requirements.

Defense TechHardwareSpace Tech

UHU Technologies provides GPS threat detection and mitigation systems designed to protect position and timing signals across critical infrastructure and platforms, including solutions for denied environments.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareIoT

Widetronix develops ultra-low power sensors enabled by betavoltaic power sources based on wide bandgap semiconductor materials, serving applications requiring autonomous, maintenance-free power.

Deep TechHardwareIoTSemiconductorsIthaca, US

Dr Michael Spencer(Chief Scientific Advisor)Jonathan Greene(CEO)inDr Christopher Thomas(CTO)

BoardLucas Nelson(Director)

Zeteo Tech develops mass spectrometry and detection technologies for biomedical, defense, and security applications, including bioaerosol detection and breath analysis.

BiotechDeep TechDefense TechMedical DevicesSykesville, US

Charles J. Call(Executive Officer, Director)Wayne Bryden(President and CEO)Tom McCreery(VP, Innovation / Chief Innovation Officer)Mike McLoughlin(VP, Research / Chief Technology Officer)Susan Furney(Chief Operating Officer)Jerry Carlisle(Chief Financial Officer)

Co-investorsAnzu PartnersCottonwood Technology Fund