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National Science Foundation Portfolio Companies

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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
Aesir Technologies2022GrantUndisclosedJoplin
WaveArray2023GrantUndisclosedNaples
Dimensional Energy2025Convertible NoteUndisclosedIthaca
Thiozen2024GrantUndisclosedPasadena
South 8 Technologies2026Grant$11.0MSan Diego
Pheronym2026GrantUndisclosedSan Francisco
Verdox2022GrantUndisclosedWoburn
CycloPure2026Corporate RoundUndisclosedEncinitas
MALCOVA2023GrantUndisclosedNewark
MuukTest2026Grant$3.1MRaleigh

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

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#CompanyStageAmountLocation
201Aesir TechnologiesGrantUndisclosedJoplin, United States
202WaveArrayGrantUndisclosedNaples, United States
203Dimensional EnergyConvertible NoteUndisclosedIthaca, United States
204ThiozenGrantUndisclosedPasadena, United States
205South 8 TechnologiesGrant$11.0MSan Diego, United States
206PheronymGrantUndisclosedSan Francisco, United States
207VerdoxGrantUndisclosedWoburn, United States
208CycloPureCorporate RoundUndisclosedEncinitas, United States
209MALCOVAGrantUndisclosedNewark, United States
210MuukTestGrant$3.1MRaleigh, United States
BatteryElectrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing

Aesir Technologies specializes in the development and commercialization of nickel-zinc battery technologies.

Joplin, United States
April 2022
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiofuelChemicalCommercial

WaveArray develops an electronic technology platform to eliminate biofouling.

Naples, United States
April 2023
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

ChemicalEnergyManufacturingRenewable Energy

Innovating technology to make everyday fuels and products from CO2 emissions, mitigating climate change and building a sustainable future.

Ithaca, United States
April 2025
Convertible Note

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringGreenTech

Thiozen develops novel hydrogen gas production technology designed to reduce greenhouse gases.

Pasadena, United States
April 2024
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BatteryClean EnergyElectronicsEnergy

South 8 sells LiGas®, a liquefied gas electrolyte for Lithium-ion batteries. LiGas functions in extreme cold while decreasing cost.

San Diego, United States
April 2026
$11.0M
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AgricultureBiotechnologyLife Science

Pheronym is creating an all-natural highly effective insect control for agriculture.

San Francisco, United States
April 2026
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

CleanTechPollution ControlSocial Impact

Verdox develops an electric carbon removal technology designed to eliminate emissions from aluminum production.

Woburn, United States
April 2022
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalRenewable Energy

CycloPure is a materials science company

Encinitas, United States
April 2026
Corporate Round

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Health DiagnosticsMedical DeviceSaaS

MALCOVA is a medical device startup delivering novel hardware and AI-based software solutions to resolve needs in the radiology market.

Newark, United States
April 2023
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyQuality AssuranceSoftwareWeb Apps

MuukTest is a software testing platform powered by AI that increases Software Devs testing productivity.

Raleigh, United States
April 2026
$3.1M
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMachine LearningPredictive AnalyticsSoftware

InsightFinder specializes in AI-powered observability and predictive analytics for IT operations.

Brooklyn, United States
April 2026
Series B

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BatteryEnergyEnergy StorageHeatingVentilationand Air Conditioning (HVAC)Renewable Energy

Rebound Technologies develops a supply chain solution that empowers food and beverage manufacturers to optimize production.

Commerce City, United States
April 2026
$759K
Corporate Round

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health DiagnosticsLife ScienceMachine Learning

CytoVale is a medical technology company that focuses on advancing early detection technologies to diagnose immune-mediated diseases.

South San Francisco, United States
April 2025
Venture - Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Enterprise SoftwareEnvironmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesWildlife Conservation

Understory is a geospatial SaaS platform that employs AI to revolutionize environmental management and biodiversity tracking.

Pacific Grove, United States
April 2023
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsMedicalTherapeutics

Oxalo Therapeutics creates drugs to treat rare kidney diseases and prevent recurring kidney stones.

Chicago, United States
April 2022
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Building MaterialEnergyManufacturingRenewable Energy

Next Energy Technologies is a manufacturer of organic photovoltaic coatings.

Santa Barbara, United States
April 2023
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Advanced MaterialsCleanTechEnergy EfficiencyIndustrialProduct Research

Via Separations is a technology company that develops membrane materials for modular and resource separation solutions.

Watertown, United States
April 2026
Venture - Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AgricultureBiotechnologyFood and BeverageFood ProcessingInformation TechnologyOrganic Food

Secure Food Solutions is a food safety company in Tennessee.

Memphis, United States
April 2022
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Innovation ManagementManufacturingProduct Design

MITO Material creates chemical additives for polymer composite manufacturers seeking superior performance, flexibility, and durability.

Indianapolis, United States
March 2022
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics

Mytide Therapeutics is committed to providing peptides to serve a diverse array of applications.

Boston, United States
March 2022
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringRobotics

ESTAT Actuation is a developer of electroadhesive clutches to make robots or machines more capable and affordable.

Pittsburgh, United States
March 2024
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth Care

DNALite Therapeutics is an early-stage preclinical biotechnology company.

San Francisco, United States
March 2023
Convertible Note

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

ApparelArtificial Intelligence (AI)E-CommerceRoboticsSupply Chain Management

RightHand Robotics provides end-to-end solutions that reduce the cost of e-commerce order-fulfillment of electronics, apparel, grocery.

Somerville, United States
March 2025
Corporate Round

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedical DeviceRehabilitation

ANEUVO is a platform therapy development company focused on development of disruptive neuromodulation technologies.

Los Angeles, United States
March 2026
Series C

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

ElectronicsInternet of ThingsSensorSupply Chain Management

CubeWorks offers millimeter-scale smart sensing solutions to accelerate the future of IoT.

Ann Arbor, United States
March 2026
$4.1M
Series Unknown

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, Energy, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Health Care. The firm invests across 60 different industry categories.

What is National Science Foundation's largest investment?

Among tracked funding rounds, South 8 Technologies received $11.0M in a Grant 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 Aesir Technologies, WaveArray, Dimensional Energy, Thiozen, South 8 Technologies. These companies were founded in 2020 or later.

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