Investor · 1 deal
Every published round US Department of Homeland Security took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro-X Ltd | Grant | 24 Jul 2023 | ≤US$14m (≤A$20.8m) | Lead | Forbes Australia, @AuManufacturing |
Companies US Department of Homeland Security has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro-X Ltd | 24 Jul 2023, Grant | 1 | 1 |
Fund closes reported for US Department of Homeland Security, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies US Department of Homeland Security has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal US Department of Homeland Security did.
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| John Fortune | Manager | Forbes Australia |
Stories naming US Department of Homeland Security. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
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Australian X-ray firm Micro-X is developing self-service airport security screening for US checkpoints, backed by Homeland Security funding including a July contract worth as much as $14 million.
Adelaide X-ray maker Micro-X has won US Homeland Security funding of up to $21 million to build self-screening airport checkpoints, extending earlier contract work on its miniaturised CT scanner technology.
Also Forbes Australia
US Homeland Security has extended its development contract with Adelaide X-ray maker Micro-X and funded the second phase of a passenger self-screening project, taking the two contracts to US$4.5 million.
Adelaide x-ray technology firm Micro-X announced a strategic deal with Varex Imaging, which pays a licence fee and buys shares for a 9.9 percent stake, together giving the company $15 million in backing.
Also @AuManufacturing