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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

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

Company NameFoundedFunding StageAmountCity
Inkbit2024Venture - Series UnknownUndisclosedMedford
Bioz2024Venture - Series UnknownUndisclosedPalo Alto
QATCH Technologies2023Debt FinancingUndisclosedDurham
Obsidian Sensors2024Convertible NoteUndisclosedLa Jolla
Aurie2024Non-equity AssistanceUndisclosedWoodbury
FR8relay2026GrantUndisclosedBentonville
Silvis Materials2026Grant$250KBoulder
Harmonic Bionics2022Corporate RoundUndisclosedAustin
Samay2026SeedUndisclosedMountain View
Centese2026Venture - Series Unknown$15.0MOmaha

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

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#CompanyStageAmountLocation
151InkbitVenture - Series UnknownUndisclosedMedford, United States
152BiozVenture - Series UnknownUndisclosedPalo Alto, United States
153QATCH TechnologiesDebt FinancingUndisclosedDurham, United States
154Obsidian SensorsConvertible NoteUndisclosedLa Jolla, United States
155AurieNon-equity AssistanceUndisclosedWoodbury, United States
156FR8relayGrantUndisclosedBentonville, United States
157Silvis MaterialsGrant$250KBoulder, United States
158Harmonic BionicsCorporate RoundUndisclosedAustin, United States
159SamaySeedUndisclosedMountain View, United States
160CenteseVenture - Series Unknown$15.0MOmaha, United States
3D Printing3D TechnologyMachine LearningManufacturingSoftware

Inkbit creats a next-generation additive manufacturing platform that combines 3D printing with machine vision.

Medford, United States
May 2024
Venture - Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyLife Science

Bioz is a disruptive startup at the intersection of information technology and scientific research.

Palo Alto, United States
May 2024
Venture - Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyLife SciencePharmaceutical

QATCH Technologies company that’s developing a tool to determine the injectability and manufacturability of biopharmaceutical products.

Durham, United States
May 2023
Debt Financing

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

ElectronicsInformation TechnologyInternet

Obsidian Sensors develops a glass microelectromechanical system designed to manufacture automotive sensors.

La Jolla, United States
May 2024
Convertible Note

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Health CareMedicalMedical Device

Aurie is a medical device company that features a reusable urinary catheterization system.

Woodbury, United States
May 2024
Non-equity Assistance

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)LogisticsMachine LearningMilitarySoftwareSupply Chain Management

FR8relay is transforming supply-chain and logistics using relay and AI

Bentonville, United States
May 2026
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Building MaterialChemicalChemical EngineeringIndustrial Manufacturing

Sustainable, bio-degradable adhesives and binders

Boulder, United States
May 2026
$250K
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device

Harmonic Bionics is redefining neurorehabilitation with intelligent robotic technology designed to maximize patient recovery.

Austin, United States
May 2022
Corporate Round

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health DiagnosticsMachine LearningMedical DeviceWearables

AI patch platform for COPD diagnosis and management

Mountain View, United States
May 2026
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Health CareMedical Device

Centese develops cardiothoracic post-operative medical equipment for post-operative surgical care and patient monitoring.

Omaha, United States
May 2026
$15.0M
Venture - Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyMedicalMedical Device

Qualia Oto is a biomedical device company focused on advanced cochlear implant technology.

Dallas, United States
May 2022
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyChemicalIndustrialManufacturing

Zymochem provides a carbon-efficient bio-manufacturing platform that converts renewable feedstocks into bio-based materials.

San Leandro, United States
May 2026
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth Diagnostics

ActivSignal is a biotech company that develops protein profiling for diagnostics and other applications.

Natick, United States
May 2024
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainCyber Security

Softhread is a blockchain technology company that develops enterprise solutions using a blockchain and AI-enabled platform.

Baltimore, United States
May 2024
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BatteryNanotechnologySolar

Advanced Silicon Group offers silicon nanotechnology services.

Lowell, United States
May 2024
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Advanced MaterialsInternet of ThingsNanotechnologyNational SecuritySensor

Guardion is making the world safer from radiological and nuclear threats with quantum technology radiation detectors.

Boston, United States
May 2024
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiopharmaBiotechnologyPharmaceutical

Oculogenex is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in gene therapy for the treatment of retinal disorders.

La Habra, United States
May 2022
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareImage RecognitionMachine LearningMedical

InformAI delivers AI-enabled clinical solution focused on oncology and diagnostic imaging to improve patient outcomes.

Houston, United States
May 2025
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AnalyticsComputer VisionConstructionInfrastructureSaaS

Reconstruct builds a platform that provides actionable analytics to construction managers enabling them to make better decisions.

Menlo Park, United States
May 2025
Venture - Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalMedical Device

Levisonics is a manufacturer of blood coagulation devices created to perform non-contact analysis of blood coagulation.

Fishers, United States
May 2026
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics

Remedium Bio is a gene therapy company focused on the development of highly innovative treatments for a broad range of diseases.

Needham, United States
May 2026
Venture - Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

SemiconductorWireless

Optipulse designs and manufactures wireless communication equipment.

Albuquerque, United States
May 2024
Equity Crowdfunding

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical Device

Theromics is a medical device company advancing novel technologies for interventional radiology and drug delivery.

West Bridgewater, United States
May 2025
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Health CareMedicalMedical Device

Gencores provides a platform that reduces the risk of concussion with customizable, smart, shock-absorbing helmet inserts.

Boston, United States
May 2025
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyMedical Device

Micro-Leads Medical is a medical technology company dedicated to developing innovative therapies that address the neuromodulation.

Somerville, United States
May 2025
Grant

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 Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical Device, Medical, Artificial Intelligence (AI). The firm invests across 44 different industry categories.

What is National Science Foundation's largest investment?

Among tracked funding rounds, Centese received $15.0M in a Venture - Series Unknown 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 Inkbit, Bioz, QATCH Technologies, Obsidian Sensors, Aurie. These companies were founded in 2020 or later.

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