
Echodyne
Founded Year
2014Stage
Corporate Minority | AliveTotal Raised
$202.2MAbout Echodyne
Echodyne develops metamaterials-based radar technology. It designs radar solutions that unlock new capabilities for intelligent systems and autonomous machines. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Kirkland, Washington.
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Automotive radar sensors help vehicles detect an oncoming object’s distance, range, and velocity by sending out radio waves. The market offers high-resolution imaging radar, lens-based radar, and collision avoidance technology for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and fully autonomous vehicles. Notably, the majority of companies in this market are focused on adjacent applications, such as …
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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Echodyne in 1 CB Insights research brief, most recently on Jan 27, 2021.

Jan 27, 2021
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Echodyne Patents
Echodyne has filed 12 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- antennas (radio)
- radar
- radio frequency antenna types

Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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5/3/2019 | 4/11/2023 | Radio frequency antenna types, Antennas (radio), Radar, Microwave technology, Broadcast engineering | Grant |
Application Date | 5/3/2019 |
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Grant Date | 4/11/2023 |
Title | |
Related Topics | Radio frequency antenna types, Antennas (radio), Radar, Microwave technology, Broadcast engineering |
Status | Grant |
Latest Echodyne News
Oct 10, 2023
Echodyne on the Drone Radio Show: Radars to Enable Advanced Air Mobility and BVLOS Drone Ops October 10, 2023 Don’t miss Echodyne on the Drone Radio Show, as CTO and Founder Tom Driscoll talks wtih host Randy Goers about how radar is used to enable advanced air mobility and BVLOS drone operations. Listen here: Tom Driscoll, CTO and Founder of Echodyne , a startup bringing breakthrough radar capability to meet commercial and defense needs across autonomy, security, and intelligence markets. At Echodyne, Tom leads the company’s world-class R&D efforts. Prior to Echodyne, Tom was Managing Director of the Metamaterials Commercialization Center at Intellectual Ventures, the technology incubator which launched the world’s first metamaterials-enabled ventures. Recognized as a technologist, inventor, and entrepreneur with a drive to advance the art of the possible, Tom is a named inventor on over 100 patents, has co-founded five startups, and serves on the board of directors of three. He holds a PhD in physics from University of California San Diego, a B.S. in Physics from Harvey Mudd, and is an adjunct professor at Duke University. In this edition of the Drone Radio Show, Tom talks about Echodyne’s innovative radar sensors and how they’re used in the drone industry, most notably to support advance air mobility. Missed an episode? Catch up here:
Echodyne Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Echodyne founded?
Echodyne was founded in 2014.
Where is Echodyne's headquarters?
Echodyne's headquarters is located at 12112 115th Avenue North East, Kirkland.
What is Echodyne's latest funding round?
Echodyne's latest funding round is Corporate Minority.
How much did Echodyne raise?
Echodyne raised a total of $202.2M.
Who are the investors of Echodyne?
Investors of Echodyne include Supernal, Madrona Venture Group, Bill Gates, Cercano Management, New Enterprise Associates and 12 more.
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