Neuralink Corp.
Implantable brain-computer interface (BCI) with neural recording electrodes and wireless transmitter
- Sector
- Medtech
- Headquarters
- FREMONT, CA
- Founded
- 2016
- Latest Form D
- $649M, Jun 2025
- Total capital
- $1.2B
- Federal grants
- None on recordNo awards found in SBIR/STTR, NIH, NSF or DoD records.
- Private capital raised
- $1.2B
- 5 Form D · last Jun 2025
- 16 months since last filing
- Federal contracts
- None on recordNo federal contract awards found.
- Granted patents
- 28
- 12 pending · first 2020
- Rank in peer group#79 of 1112
Capital timeline
Latest events
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 5th filing$649M
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 4th filing$280M
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 3rd filing$206M
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 2nd filing$39.3M
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 1st filing$27M
Node area is scaled to amount. Form D reports securities sold, which can differ from an announced round; filings are numbered in the order they were made.
Standing among 1112 peers
Line = medianMedtech · Device
- Granted patents#79 · top 7%
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Founders and team
From SEC Form D filings- ELON MUSKExecutive OfficerNamed in SEC Form D filings
- Jared BirchallExecutive Officer, DirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings
- Max HodakExecutive OfficerNamed in SEC Form D filings
What it has protected
USPTO · 28 granted of 40- GrantedAutomatic Craniotomy and Bonework Via Milling, Force Sensing, and Impedance SensingUSPTOUS 12,690,877
- GrantedReal-time Neural Spike DetectionUSPTOUS 12,688,941
- GrantedPolychlorotrifluoroethylene (pctfe) Polymer Enclosure For An Implantable DeviceUSPTOUS 12,653,064
Show all 40 patent records
- Automatic Craniotomy and Bonework Via Milling, Force Sensing, and Impedance SensingJul 28, 2026 · US 12,690,877Granted
- Real-time Neural Spike DetectionJul 21, 2026 · US 12,688,941Granted
- Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (pctfe) Polymer Enclosure For An Implantable DeviceJun 9, 2026 · US 12,653,064Granted
- Die Reconstitution And High-density Interconnects For Embedded ChipsMay 21, 2026 · Application 19444115Pending
- Out-of-band Pairing For Wireless Neural ImplantFeb 10, 2026 · US 12,547,711Granted
- Die Reconstitution And High-density Interconnects For Embedded ChipsFeb 10, 2026 · US 12,550,780Granted
- Electrode Fabrication And DesignFeb 3, 2026 · US 12,539,083Granted
- Integrated Circuit Amplifier with Gate Tunneling ResistorNov 20, 2025 · Application 18666518Pending
- Dicing and Partial Dicing Release of Lithographed DeviceAug 19, 2025 · US 12,391,032Granted
- Neural Signal Compression for Brain-Machine InterfaceJul 29, 2025 · US 12,369,863Granted
- Static And Dynamic Input Multiplexing For High-density Neural Signal RecordingMar 11, 2025 · US 12,248,629Granted
- Vascular Segmentation and Avoidance Using ImagingNov 21, 2024 · Application 18320073Pending
- Capacitive Shield For Charger Artifact Reduction For ImplantsNov 12, 2024 · US 12,142,950Granted
- In Vitro Neural Implant Tester with Hardware-in-the-Loop SimulationOct 29, 2024 · US 12,130,326Granted
- Cannula For Grasping And Setting Lead With NeedleJul 23, 2024 · US 12,042,174Granted
- Glass Welding Through Non-flat SurfaceJul 16, 2024 · US 12,036,626Granted
- Thin-foil Self-resonant Wireless Power CoilJun 25, 2024 · US 12,020,863Granted
- High Density Neural Implant Cylindrical PackagingApr 2, 2024 · US 11,944,822Granted
- Device Implantation Using A CartridgeMar 12, 2024 · US 11,925,800Granted
- Optical Coherence Tomography For Robotic Brain SurgeryAug 1, 2023 · US 11,712,306Granted
- Automatic Craniotomy and Bonework Via Milling, Force Sensing, and Impedance SensingJun 1, 2023 · Application 17537212Pending
- Soak Tester Apparatus And SystemMay 30, 2023 · US 11,662,395Granted
- Network-on-chip For Neurological DataMay 30, 2023 · US 11,663,151Granted
- Pivoting Surgical Implant Placement ToolMay 25, 2023 · Application 17531244Pending
- Polymer Enclosure With Wire Passthrough For Implantable DeviceMay 18, 2023 · Application 17529224Pending
- Brain-Machine Interface (BMI) with User Interface (UI) Aware ControllerApr 18, 2023 · US 11,630,516Granted
- Cell-based Brain-machine InterfaceMar 16, 2023 · Application 17545843Pending
- Ac-coupled Communication Encoding For Zero Dc OffsetFeb 14, 2023 · US 11,582,072Granted
- Laser Drilling Of Pia MaterSep 20, 2022 · US 11,446,084Granted
- Sandwich Assembly Scheme For Thin Film Electrode Array And Integrated Circuits On Both Sides Of Printed Circuit Board (pcb) And Method Of ManufactureSep 13, 2022 · US 11,444,056Granted
- Computer Vision TechniquesApr 5, 2022 · US 11,291,508Granted
- Network-on-chip For Neurological DataJan 4, 2022 · US 11,216,400Granted
- Monolithic, Biocompatible Feedthrough for Hermetically Sealed Electronics and Methods of ManufactureAug 31, 2021 · US 11,107,703Granted
- Device Implantation Using A CartridgeAug 31, 2021 · US 11,103,695Granted
- Brain Implant With Subcutaneous Wireless Relay And External Wearable Communication And Power DeviceJan 14, 2021 · Application 16926420Pending
- Network-on-chip For Neurological DataNov 3, 2020 · US 10,824,579Granted
- Optical Coherence Tomography For Robotic Brain SurgeryApplication PCTUS2020041056Pending
- Static And Dynamic Input Multiplexing For High-density Neural Signal RecordingApplication PCTUS2023013288Pending
- Computer Vision TechniquesApplication PCTUS2019050877Pending
- Electrode Fabrication And DesignApplication PCTUS2019050886Pending
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Regulatory activity · Medtech
- New Animal Drugs; Approval of New Animal Drug Applications; Withdrawal of Approval of New Animal Drug Application; Change of SponsorFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; General and Plastic Surgery Devices; Classification of the Skin Patch for Treatment of HyperhidrosisFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Anesthesiology Devices; Classification of the Monitor for Opioid Induced Impairment of OxygenationFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Orthopedic Devices; Classification of the Medial Knee Implanted Shock AbsorberFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Neurological Devices; Classification of the External Lower Extremity Nerve Stimulator for Restless Legs SyndromeFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; General Hospital and Personal Use Devices; Classification of the Infant Supine Sleep SystemFood and Drug Administration
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Sources
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