Orbital Traction Overview
- Year Founded
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2008

- Status
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Private
- Employees
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14

- Latest Deal Type
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Grant
- Latest Deal Amount
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$2.18M
- Investors
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2
Orbital Traction General Information
Description
Manufacturer of continuously variable transmission machines designed to research the possible fuel efficiency gains by implementing a controlled velocity accessory drive. The company's machines are developed and commercialized drive systems for automotive engine accessories, such as cooling fans, alternators, water pumps, and superchargers, enabling clients to get significant gains in energy efficiency over regular planetary gear transmissions.
Contact Information
Website
www.orbitaltraction.comCorporate Office
- 11777 South Sam Houston Parkway West
- Suite A
- Houston, TX 77031
- United States
Corporate Office
- 11777 South Sam Houston Parkway West
- Suite A
- Houston, TX 77031
- United States
Orbital Traction Timeline
Orbital Traction Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
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10. Grant | 01-Jan-2022 | $2.18M | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
9. Later Stage VC | 31-Dec-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
8. Later Stage VC | 01-Jul-2019 | Completed | Product In Beta Test | |||
7. Grant | 01-Jan-2019 | Completed | Product In Beta Test | |||
6. Angel (individual) | 31-Dec-2014 | Completed | Startup | |||
5. Grant | 01-Jan-2012 | Completed | Startup | |||
4. Grant | 01-Jan-2011 | Completed | Startup | |||
3. Early Stage VC | 26-May-2009 | Completed | Startup | |||
2. Angel (individual) | 01-Oct-2008 | $3.3M | $3.3M | Completed | Startup | |
1. Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Startup |
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Orbital Traction Comparisons
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Orbital Traction Competitors (4)
One of Orbital Traction’s 4 competitors is Enviolo, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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Enviolo | Private Equity-Backed | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||||
Drive Lines Technologies | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Shefford, United Kingdom | ||||
Bonfiglioli | Corporation | Calderara di Reno, Italy | ||||
FEV (Road) | Accelerator/Incubator Backed | Aachen, Germany |
Orbital Traction Patents
Orbital Traction Recent Patent Activity
Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
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EP-3256758-A1 | Preload and torsional backlash management for a continuously variable transmission device | Pending | 11-Feb-2015 | ||
US-9702459-B2 | Preload and torsional backlash management for a continuously variable transmission device | Active | 11-Feb-2015 | ||
US-20160230859-A1 | Preload and torsional backlash management for a continuously variable transmission device | Active | 11-Feb-2015 | ||
US-10704688-B2 | Preload and torsional backlash management for a continuously variable transmission device | Inactive | 11-Feb-2015 | ||
US-20160230857-A1 | Hydraulic race shifter for a continuously variable transmission device | Active | 11-Feb-2015 | F16H15/503 |
Orbital Traction Signals
Orbital Traction Investors (2)
Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
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United States Department of Defense | Government | |||
Capital Factory | Accelerator/Incubator | Minority |
Orbital Traction FAQs
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When was Orbital Traction founded?
Orbital Traction was founded in 2008.
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Where is Orbital Traction headquartered?
Orbital Traction is headquartered in Houston, TX.
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What is the size of Orbital Traction?
Orbital Traction has 14 total employees.
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What industry is Orbital Traction in?
Orbital Traction’s primary industry is Industrial Supplies and Parts.
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Is Orbital Traction a private or public company?
Orbital Traction is a Private company.
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What is Orbital Traction’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Orbital Traction is
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How much funding has Orbital Traction raised over time?
Orbital Traction has raised $15.3M.
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Who are Orbital Traction’s investors?
United States Department of Defense and Capital Factory have invested in Orbital Traction.
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Who are Orbital Traction’s competitors?
Enviolo, Drive Lines Technologies, Bonfiglioli, and FEV (Road) are competitors of Orbital Traction.
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