OpAmp Capital Management

OpAmp Capital Management is a venture capital firm headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, established in 2021. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage technology-focused companies, aiming to support innovative startups as they develop their products and expand their market presence. By concentrating on the technology sector, OpAmp seeks to identify and nurture promising ventures that have the potential to drive significant advancements and growth within their industries.

Craig Gavin

Managing Partner

Josephine Millward

Partner

Carson Tang

Partner

11 past transactions

geCKo Materials

Seed Round in 2024
geCKo Materials specializes in developing innovative dry adhesive technologies aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability across various industries. Their products, made from bio-raw materials, cater to sectors such as semiconductors, manufacturing, construction, and space. These adhesives are designed to simplify attachment and adhesion processes for consumer applications while being reusable and leaving no residue. By eliminating the need for force during detachment, geCKo Materials enables businesses to adopt more sustainable practices in their operations.

Specter Aerospace

Venture Round in 2024
Specter Aerospace specializes in developing hypersonic vehicles that enhance combustion processes for energy, aerospace, and national security applications. The company employs innovative plasma-assisted combustion techniques, utilizing a proprietary fuel nozzle design to optimize combustion reactions. This technology aims to address complex combustion challenges, resulting in significant improvements in fuel efficiency, emissions reduction, and operational safety. By integrating advanced technologies, Specter Aerospace enables its clients to expand the capabilities of modern engines, ultimately contributing to more sustainable and efficient aerospace solutions.

ReJoule

Convertible Note in 2024
ReJoule is focused on addressing the challenges associated with battery health information, which often leads to significant waste, especially at the end of a battery's life. The company has developed a battery diagnostic platform that significantly reduces testing time from hours to minutes, allowing for quick and accurate assessments of batteries for second-life applications. By testing batteries in-vehicle during their initial use, ReJoule enables equipment manufacturers to extend the useful life of batteries, facilitating their repurposing to store energy multiple times. This approach promotes sustainability and contributes to a circular economy by minimizing battery waste and lowering costs for manufacturers.

Cognitive Space

Convertible Note in 2023
Cognitive Space specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform aimed at enhancing satellite constellation management. The company's technology enables effective mission management, collections planning, and communication link coordination, helping organizations maximize the revenue and operational capabilities of their satellite networks. By focusing on autonomous asset management, the platform allows commercial satellite operators to optimize capacity in response to evolving demands within a dynamic environment. This innovative approach enhances the organization and orchestration of intelligent machines, ultimately improving the management of Earth's monitoring for various sectors, including economic, environmental, and national security considerations.

blackshark.ai

Series A in 2023
Blackshark.ai specializes in creating a 3D digital twin of Earth by utilizing satellite imagery to automatically extract and reconstruct detailed attributes in photorealistic 3D. The company's platform employs a scalable artificial intelligence system that accurately detects global features with remarkable precision and speed. Its patented 3D reconstruction methodology can store vast amounts of data while rendering it in real-time, supporting various applications including geospatial intelligence, humanitarian aid, urban planning, and autonomous vehicle navigation. Blackshark.ai serves a diverse clientele worldwide and operates with a team of over 100 professionals in Silicon Valley and Graz, Austria, which is recognized as a hub for computer vision technology. The platform’s capabilities facilitate efficient analysis in mapping, navigation, and earth observation, making it a valuable resource for businesses and governmental organizations.

Zero-Error Systems

Series A in 2023
Zero-Error Systems is a Singapore-based company that focuses on developing software and hardware solutions for space and autonomous vehicles. The company specializes in creating semiconductor integrated circuits designed to protect satellites from radiation damage. Its innovative smart chips can detect incoming heavy-ion radiation that poses a risk to electronics, allowing satellites to safely shut down during hazardous conditions and resume operation once the threat has subsided. This technology enhances the longevity and reliability of satellites, making them suitable for various applications in space, aerospace, and automotive industries.

TrustPoint

Convertible Note in 2023
TrustPoint is developing a next-generation GPS signal processing technology to provide the performance and reliability required for safety-critical automation, vital infrastructure, and seamless augmented reality.

Apella

Series A in 2023
Apella is an artificial intelligence startup focused on enhancing surgical procedures through advanced healthcare technology. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company develops systems that utilize AI, computer vision, and modern communication to digitize operating rooms. By collecting data from these environments via sensors, Apella analyzes the information to provide insights that can improve surgical quality, streamline operations, and aid in training and real-time decision-making for medical staff. Its innovative approach aims to elevate surgery outcomes and optimize the overall efficiency of healthcare delivery.

AstroComm

Venture Round in 2022
AstroComm Technologies focuses on developing innovative solutions for the satellite communication industry, particularly in enhancing the efficiency of Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) used in satellite and RF communications. The company addresses challenges related to radio frequency data transfer inefficiencies, aiming to provide cost-effective communication solutions tailored to the specific needs of clients in the space and satellite sectors. With a team led by CEO Shabbir Parvez, who has over 35 years of experience in the satellite industry, AstroComm is committed to advancing satellite communication through dedicated research, development, and the application of new technologies. The company's expertise spans hardware, software, and spacecraft, enabling the delivery of comprehensive, customized solutions for its customers.

Cognito Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2022
Cognito Therapeutics is a clinical-stage neurotechnology company based in San Francisco, focused on developing disease-modifying treatments for neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer's Disease. Founded by MIT professors Li-Huei Tsai and Ed Boyden, the company utilizes a non-invasive neuromodulation platform that induces brain wave oscillations to reactivate the brain's immune system. This innovative approach aims to address core symptoms of Alzheimer's by targeting and reducing the accumulation of amyloid plaques and tau tangles. Cognito's primary therapy is currently undergoing a pivotal study and has received designation as a Breakthrough Device from the FDA, highlighting its potential to significantly impact the treatment landscape for Alzheimer's patients.

Satim

Pre Seed Round in 2022
SATIM provides insights based on satellite radar data acquired regardless of weather and day/night time. Using developed software and algorithms SATIM can solve the problem of optimal information extraction from complex SAR imagery.
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