SEMPRIUS INC.
Ultra-high efficiency hybrid concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solar panels combining multi-junction cells with silicon backplanes using micro-transfer printing and lens arrays for space applications
- Sector
- Energy
- Headquarters
- DURHAM, NC
- Founded
- 2005
- Latest Form D
- $120K, Nov 2016
- Total capital
- $43.8M
- Federal grants
- $150K
- 1 award · 2015
- Rank in peer group#5 of 108
- Private capital raised
- $43.1M
- 23 Form D · last Nov 2016
- 119 months since last filing
- Federal contracts
- $606K
- 2 awards · Defense
- Rank in Energy#140 of 998
- Granted patents
- 12
- 26 pending · first 2015
- Rank in peer group#15 of 108
Capital timeline
Latest events
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 23rd filing$120K
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 22nd filing$224K
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 21st filing$498K
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 20th filing$281K
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 19th filing$482K
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 18th filing$647K
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 17th filing$995K
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 16th filing$502K
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 15th filing$642K
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 14th filing$642K
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 13th filing$1.7M
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 12th filing$1.2M
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 11th filing$1.3M
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 10th filing$1.1M
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 9th filing$1.1M
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 8th filing$554K
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 7th filing$450K
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 6th filing$250K
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 5th filing$2.1M
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 4th filing$20.6M
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 3rd filing$917K
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 2nd filing$6.5M
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 1st filing$178K
Show 3 earlier federal awards
- Federal grantDefense · Phase I · 40 Percent Air Mass Zero Efficiency Solar Cells for Space Applications$150K
- Federal contractDefense · Pr 68-1131-14, Flexible, Multi-junction Solar Cells To Achieve 40% (or Higher) Electrical Conversion Efficiency For Use On Non-fuel Powered UAV.$300K
- Federal contractDefense · Basic$306K
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.
Federal first
16months
from SEMPRIUS INC.’s first federal award to its first private round.
- First federal award · Dec 2007
- Defense · $306K
- First Form D · Apr 2009
- $178K · 1st Form D
- Awards before first raise
- 1 award
An association in public records, not a cause or a prediction.
Standing among 108 peers
Line = medianEnergy · Material
- Federal grants#5 · top 5%
- Granted patents#15 · top 14%
Cumulative measures favor older companies. Rankings describe position today, not outcome. Below the median, ranks show as a band rather than a number.
Founders and team
Researcher links verified by same-company patents and grants- JOHN ROGERSResearcherExecutive Officer, DirectorLinked by 5 patents
- CLINTON BYBEEDirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings
- Eric EmmonsDirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings
- Gregory WolfDirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings
- GREG WOLFDirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings
- HELENA YEEExecutive OfficerNamed in SEC Form D filings
Show all 11 people
- JACK BARRYExecutive OfficerNamed in SEC Form D filings
- John GlushikDirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings
- JOHN REGANDirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings
- Joseph CarrExecutive Officer, DirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings
- Kip FreyDirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings
What it has protected
USPTO · 12 granted of 38- GrantedOptical Systems Fabricated By Printing-based AssemblyUSPTOUS 10,504,882
- GrantedOptical Systems Fabricated By Printing-based AssemblyUSPTOUS 10,424,572
- GrantedOptical Systems Fabricated By Printing-based AssemblyUSPTOUS 10,361,180
Show all 38 patent records
- Optical Systems Fabricated By Printing-based AssemblyDec 10, 2019 · US 10,504,882Granted
- Optical Systems Fabricated By Printing-based AssemblySep 24, 2019 · US 10,424,572Granted
- Optical Systems Fabricated By Printing-based AssemblyJul 23, 2019 · US 10,361,180Granted
- Methods For Surface Attachment Of Flipped Active ComponentsMar 21, 2017 · US 9,603,259Granted
- Optical Systems Fabricated By Printing-based AssemblyMar 21, 2017 · US 9,601,671Granted
- Methods Of Forming Printable Integrated Circuit Devices And Devices Formed TherebySep 13, 2016 · US 9,443,883Granted
- Substrates With Transferable ChipletsJul 26, 2016 · US 9,401,344Granted
- Engineered Substrates For Semiconductor Epitaxy And Methods Of Fabricating The SameJun 7, 2016 · US 9,362,113Granted
- Through-silicon Vias And Interposers Formed By Metal-catalyzed Wet EtchingMay 17, 2016 · US 9,343,363Granted
- Methods For Surface Attachment Of Flipped Active ComponentsApr 5, 2016 · US 9,307,652Granted
- Optical Systems Fabricated By Printing-based AssemblyAug 25, 2015 · US 9,117,940Granted
- Printing-based Assembly Of Multi-junction, Multi-terminal Photovoltaic Devices And Related MethodsJul 23, 2015 · Application 14599290Pending
- Methods of Forming Printable Integrated Circuit Devices and Devices Formed TherebyMay 26, 2015 · US 9,040,425Granted
- Surface Mountable Solar Receiver With Integrated Through Substrate Interconnect And Optical Element CradleFeb 20, 2014 · Application 13827623Pending
- Surface-mountable Lens Cradles And Interconnection Structures For Concentrator-type Photovoltaic DevicesFeb 6, 2014 · Application 13835851Pending
- Indirect Temperature Measurements Of Direct Bandgap (multijunction) Solar Cells Using Wavelength Shifts Of Sub-junction Luminescence Emission PeaksAug 22, 2013 · Application 13766497Pending
- Vacuum Coupled Tool Apparatus For Dry Transfer Printing Semiconductor ElementsApplication PCTUS2010039414Pending
- Methods Of Forming Printable Integrated Circuit Devices And Devices Formed TherebyApplication PCTUS2010028844Pending
- Concentrator-type Photovoltaic (cpv) Modules, Receivers And Sub-receivers And Methods Of Forming SameApplication PCTUS2010023577Pending
- Printing Semiconductor Elements By Shear-assisted Elastomeric Stamp TransferApplication PCTUS2009065078Pending
- Reinforced Composite Stamp For Dry Transfer Printing Of Semiconductor ElementsApplication PCTUS2009051350Pending
- Oled Device With Embedded Chip DrivingApplication PCTUS2009004232Pending
- Optical Systems Fabricated By Printing-based AssemblyApplication PCTUS2007022959Pending
- Printing-based Assembly Of Multi-junction, Multi-terminal Photovoltaic Devices And Related MethodsApplication PCTUS2015011833Pending
- High Efficiency Solar Receivers Including Stacked Solar Cells For Concentrator PhotovoltaicsApplication PCTUS2014027714Pending
- Engineered Substrates For Semiconductor Epitaxy And Methods Of Fabricating The SameApplication PCTUS2014027536Pending
- Through-silicon Vias And Interposers Formed By Metal-catalyzed Wet EtchingApplication PCTUS2014028599Pending
- Surface-mountable Lens Cradles And Interconnection Structures For Concentrator-type Photovoltaic DevicesApplication PCTUS2013032117Pending
- Surface Mountable Solar Receiver With Integrated Through Substrate Interconnect And Optical Element CradleApplication PCTUS2013032149Pending
- High Concentration Photovoltaic Modules And Methods Of Fabricating The SameApplication PCTUS2012067920Pending
- Structures And Methods For Testing Printable Integrated CircuitsApplication PCTUS2011048945Pending
- Materials And Processes For Releasing Printable Compound Semiconductor DevicesApplication PCTUS2011046575Pending
- Apparatus And Process For Producing Plano-convex Silicone-on-glass Lens ArraysApplication PCTUS2011044833Pending
- Photovoltaic Devices With Off-axis Image DisplayApplication PCTUS2011039408Pending
- Selective Transfer Of Active ComponentsApplication PCTUS2011029357Pending
- Electrically Bonded Arrays Of Transfer Printed Active ComponentsApplication PCTUS2011029365Pending
- Moisture-proof Expansion Chamber For Equalizing Pressure In Sealed Concentrator Photovoltaic Solar ModulesApplication PCTUS2011020353Pending
- High-yield Fabrication Of Large-format Substrates With Distributed, Independent Control ElementsApplication PCTUS2010002519Pending
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Regulatory activity · Energy
- Air Plan Approval; Michigan; Redesignation and Maintenance Plan for the Partial St. Clair 2010 1-Hour Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) NAAQS Nonattainment AreaEnvironmental Protection Agency
- Air Plan Approval; Delaware; 2006 24-Hour Fine Particulate Matter Limited Maintenance Plan for the Philadelphia Nonattainment AreaEnvironmental Protection Agency
- Air Plan Approval; Oklahoma; Updates to the State Implementation Plan for New Source Review Permitting and General SIP ProvisionsEnvironmental Protection Agency
- List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: NAC International, Inc., MAGNASTOR® Storage System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1031, Amendment Nos. 16 and 17 and Revisions to Amendment Nos. 0 Through 16Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Epyrifenacil; Pesticide TolerancesEnvironmental Protection Agency
- Fluoxapiprolin; Pesticide TolerancesEnvironmental Protection Agency
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Sources
Federal grants from SBIR/STTR, NIH, NSF and DoD records. Federal contracts from USAspending.gov. Private capital from SEC Form D. Patents from USPTO. Publications from OpenAlex. Regulatory activity from the Federal Register. Press matched on company name.
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