Tech Company Financing Transactions

Planetary Resources Funding Round

Planetary Resources, operating out of Redmond, secured $21.1 million from OS Fund, AngelList and Conversion Capital.

Transaction Overview

Announced On
5/27/2016
Transaction Type
Online Capital
Venture Equity
Amount
$21,100,000
Round
Series A
Proceeds Purpose
The capital will be used to deploy and operate Ceres, an advanced Earth observation business that features the first commercial infrared and hyperspectral sensor platform to better understand and manage humanity's natural resources.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Robotics
Mailing Address
6742 185th St.
Redmond, WA 98052
USA
Email Address
Overview
Planetary Resources is establishing a new paradigm for resource discovery and utilization that will bring the solar system into humanity's sphere of influence. Our technical principals boast extensive experience in all phases of robotic space missions, from designing and building, to testing and operating.
Profile
Planetary Resources LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
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Company News
Planetary Resources News
Facebook
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YouTube
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Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Lewicki
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Chief Financial Officer
Joe Landon
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Chief Information Officer
Ray Ramadorai
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Co-Founder
Eric Anderson
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Co-Founder
Peter Diamandis
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Vice President
Peter Marquez
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VP - Engineering
Chris Voorhees
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VP - General Counsel
Brian Israel
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