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National Science Foundation Portfolio Companies

Investor actively backing innovative startups and growth-stage companies across various industries and funding rounds.

Last updated: July 2026

National Science Foundation Investment Overview

Portfolio Companies
2,009
Total Invested
$6.8B
Average Investment
$5.9M

What Industries Does National Science Foundation Invest In?

National Science Foundation's Most Recent Investments (2020+)

Company NameFoundedFunding StageAmountCity
UNIGRID2025GrantUndisclosedSan Diego
Cardiowise2023UndisclosedUndisclosedFayetteville
Andluca2026SeedUndisclosedPrinceton
Pacific Integrated Energy2022Equity CrowdfundingUndisclosedSan Diego
Syzygy Plasmonics2026Venture - Series UnknownUndisclosedHouston
Canomiks2024GrantUndisclosedRochester
BioSuperior2022GrantUndisclosedLos Altos
CPR Therapeutics2026Non-equity AssistanceUndisclosedPutney
Phoenix Tailings2026Debt Financing$30.2MWoburn
Repela Tech2023Pre-SeedUndisclosedDetroit

Complete List of National Science Foundation Portfolio Companies (2,009)

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#CompanyStageAmountLocation
126UNIGRIDGrantUndisclosedSan Diego, United States
127CardiowiseUndisclosedUndisclosedFayetteville, United States
128AndlucaSeedUndisclosedPrinceton, United States
129Pacific Integrated EnergyEquity CrowdfundingUndisclosedSan Diego, United States
130Syzygy PlasmonicsVenture - Series UnknownUndisclosedHouston, United States
131CanomiksGrantUndisclosedRochester, United States
132BioSuperiorGrantUndisclosedLos Altos, United States
133CPR TherapeuticsNon-equity AssistanceUndisclosedPutney, United States
134Phoenix TailingsDebt Financing$30.2MWoburn, United States
135Repela TechPre-SeedUndisclosedDetroit, United States
BatteryEnergy StorageSustainability

Unigrid develops sodium-ion batteries for energy storage and e-mobility applications.

San Diego, United States
June 2025
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Health CareMedicalSaaS

CardioWise is a cardiac imaging analysis company that simplifies the diagnosis of heart disease.

Fayetteville, United States
June 2023
Undisclosed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

ElectronicsRenewable EnergySmart BuildingSolar

Andluca designs and develops advanced materials and systems for applications in fenestration and other applications.

Princeton, United States
June 2026
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

EnergyNanotechnologySolar

Pacific Integrated Energy is an R&D technology company in the field of solar energy.

San Diego, United States
June 2022
Equity Crowdfunding

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

ChemicalChemical Engineering

Syzygy Plasmonics is a developer of a photocatalytic reactor designed for fuel cell vehicles and small-scale industrial applications.

Houston, United States
June 2026
Venture - Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BioinformaticsBiotechnologyDietary SupplementsFood and BeverageGeneticsNutrition

Canomiks' genomics, bioinformatics, and AI-based Product Superiority Platform helps companies create safe and efficacious products.

Rochester, United States
June 2024
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyInformation TechnologyLife ScienceMedicalMedical Device

BioSuperior is a biotherapeutics company that develops technologies to cure lung disease and repair lung tissue.

Los Altos, United States
June 2022
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Health CareMedicalMedical Device

CPR Therapeutics is a medical device company developing the next-generation system for cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Putney, United States
June 2026
Non-equity Assistance

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Advanced MaterialsCleanTechIndustrialManufacturingMiningSustainabilityWaste Management

Phoenix Tailings is a rare earth metals production company that transforms mining waste (tailings) into usable rare earth metals and alloys.

Woburn, United States
June 2026
$30.2M
Debt Financing

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

ChemicalManufacturing

Repela Tech creates ecofriendly and sustainable protective coatings for marine vessels.

Detroit, United States
June 2023
Pre-Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

ManufacturingWaterWater Purification

PowerTech Water is a wastewater solution company that offers a chemical-free water treatment platform.

Lexington, United States
June 2023
Venture - Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

CleanTechElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyGreenTechIndustrialIndustrial AutomationMachinery Manufacturing

Turntide Technologies develops an electric motor system designed to drive down energy consumption.

Sunnyvale, United States
June 2022
Venture - Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Product ResearchSolar

Swift Coat is an Arizona-based research company that develops thin films

Peoria, United States
June 2026
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Health CareMedical DeviceTelehealthVirtual Reality

Revolutionizing physical rehab with hybrid XR and telehealth by blending AI, gamification, and biomechanics.

Mountain View, United States
June 2024
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

ChemicalChemical EngineeringSensor

N5 Sensors develops a chemical sensor technology that detects harmful chemicals mixed in the air.

Rockville, United States
June 2023
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AgricultureBiotechnologyChemical

Scientific Research and Development

Fayetteville, United States
June 2022
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AgricultureAgTechBiotechnologyForestryFruit

Silvec Biologics offers therapy for trees using RNA-based molecules.

Gaithersburg, United States
June 2025
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

CommercialIndustrialWater

Rapid Radicals Technology develops wastewater treatment technology for municipal sewerage districts to address combined sewer overflows.

Milwaukee, United States
June 2022
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyHealth CareMachine LearningMedical

NeuroTechR3 is a Biomedical Device/Digital Health company that develops ML-driven rehabilitation technologies for persons with brain injury.

Newark, United States
June 2022
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Advanced MaterialsElectronicsEnergy ManagementIndustrial DesignIndustrial EngineeringSemiconductor

Carbice is developing a product used to dissipate heat away from product packaging to stop electronic devices from overheating.

Atlanta, United States
May 2023
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Carbon CaptureChemicalFuelGreenTechOil and Gas

Twelve is a carbon transformation company converting captured carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals, fuels, and other essential products.

Berkeley, United States
May 2025
Venture - Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Consumer ElectronicsInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware

Haptic (WearWorks), a B2B SaaS company creating a universal language through touch.

Brooklyn, United States
May 2024
Non-equity Assistance

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

ChemicalEnergy StorageFuel CellIndustrial

Celadyne Technologies develops membranes for use in electrolyzers and fuel cells that require minimal heat and water management.

Chicago, United States
May 2026
$4.5M
Venture - Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AerospaceElectronicsNavigationSemiconductor

Anello Photonics is a technology company developing a silicon photonic optical gyroscope to navigate autonomous applications.

Santa Clara, United States
May 2026
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Advanced MaterialsChemical EngineeringManufacturingProduct ResearchTextiles

Soliyarn is leveraging chemical vapor deposition technology to create textiles with unprecedented heating, sensing, and DWR functionality.

Belmont, United States
May 2022
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions About National Science Foundation

How many companies has National Science Foundation invested in?

National Science Foundation has invested in 2,009 companies tracked in our database. The portfolio spans multiple industries and funding stages, from seed-stage startups to late-stage companies.

What industries does National Science Foundation invest in?

National Science Foundation's top investment sectors include Chemical, Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical, Industrial. The firm invests across 60 different industry categories.

What is National Science Foundation's largest investment?

Among tracked funding rounds, Phoenix Tailings received $30.2M in a Debt Financing round. National Science Foundation's total known invested capital is $6.8B.

What is the average investment size for National Science Foundation?

National Science Foundation's average investment size is $5.9M across its portfolio of 2,009 companies.

What are National Science Foundation's most recent investments?

Recent National Science Foundation portfolio additions include UNIGRID, Cardiowise, Andluca, Pacific Integrated Energy, Syzygy Plasmonics. These companies were founded in 2020 or later.

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