Orbital Traction Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2008

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 14

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Grant

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $2.18M

  • Investors
  • 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

Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 11777 South Sam Houston Parkway West
  • Suite A
  • Houston, TX 77031
  • United States
+1 (713)
Primary Industry
Industrial Supplies and Parts
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 11777 South Sam Houston Parkway West
  • Suite A
  • Houston, TX 77031
  • United States
+1 (713)

Orbital Traction Timeline

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Orbital Traction Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
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

Description
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Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
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Manufacturer of continuously variable transmission machines designed to research the possible fuel efficiency gains by i
Industrial Supplies and Parts
Houston, TX
14 As of 2025

Amsterdam, Netherlands
 

Shefford, United Kingdom
 
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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
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
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Orbital Traction Patents

Orbital Traction Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
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
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Orbital Traction Investors (2)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
United States Department of Defense Government
Capital Factory Accelerator/Incubator Minority
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Orbital Traction FAQs

  • When was Orbital Traction founded?

    Orbital Traction was founded in 2008.

  • Where is Orbital Traction headquartered?

    Orbital Traction is headquartered in Houston, TX.

  • What is the size of Orbital Traction?

    Orbital Traction has 14 total employees.

  • What industry is Orbital Traction in?

    Orbital Traction’s primary industry is Industrial Supplies and Parts.

  • Is Orbital Traction a private or public company?

    Orbital Traction is a Private company.

  • What is Orbital Traction’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Orbital Traction is .

  • How much funding has Orbital Traction raised over time?

    Orbital Traction has raised $15.3M.

  • Who are Orbital Traction’s investors?

    United States Department of Defense and Capital Factory have invested in Orbital Traction.

  • Who are Orbital Traction’s competitors?

    Enviolo, Drive Lines Technologies, Bonfiglioli, and FEV (Road) are competitors of Orbital Traction.

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