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OROS Labs develops advanced material technology centered on thermal insulation, specifically its proprietary Solarcore material. This technology leverages aerogel, a NASA-pioneered substance, to create composites that deliver superior warmth without bulk, offering high-performance thermal solutions for diverse applications by maximizing thermal efficiency. The approach focuses on revolutionizing thermal wear and protection across multiple industries.
Founded by college friends Michael Markesbery and Rithvik Venna, OROS emerged from the insight that existing thermal apparel was insufficient for extreme conditions. Their personal experience in the Alps highlighted the need for more effective insulation. This led them to adapt space-age aerogel technology for commercial use, innovating thermal solutions beyond traditional bulky layering to create highly efficient materials.
OROS Labs' thermal solutions serve a broad spectrum of demanding environments, from outdoor expeditions and military applications to aerospace. The company's vision is to advance thermal technology universally, empowering humanity to reach its full potential by providing superior insulation that performs across various challenging scenarios and product categories. It aims to integrate its core technology into ever-broader applications.
OROS has raised $44.0M across 5 funding rounds.
OROS has raised $44.0M in total across 5 funding rounds.
OROS Labs is a materials technology company based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in proprietary aerogel insulation for extreme thermal performance.[2][3] It develops advanced thermal solutions for demanding environments, including apparel, shelters, and aerospace applications, serving consumers, military, expeditions, and space missions through brands like OROS Apparel and Solarcore.[3] The company solves the problem of providing maximum warmth without bulk, collaborating with NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, and other partners to push insulation technology boundaries.[2][3]
(Note: Multiple entities share the "OROS" name; this profile focuses on OROS Labs as the U.S.-based technology innovator in thermal materials, distinct from the French noise/vibration firm acquired in 2024.[1][6])
OROS Labs emerged from proprietary R&D in aerogel insulation, leveraging collaborations with NASA to create "the best insulation technology on the planet."[2][3] Based in Portland, Oregon, the company humanizes extreme-environment challenges—from battlefield shelters to uncharted mountain expeditions and spacecraft—by prioritizing lightweight, high-performance warmth.[3] Early traction built on defense partnerships and consumer apparel, evolving into a portfolio of brands that apply this tech across civilian and mission-critical uses.[2][3]
OROS Labs rides the wave of advanced materials innovation, capitalizing on rising demand for lightweight, high-efficiency insulation amid climate extremes, space commercialization, and defense modernization.[2][3] Timing aligns with surging polar/arctic exploration, EV battery thermal management needs, and NASA's Artemis-era push for superior spacecraft materials.[3] Market forces like sustainability pressures favor aerogels' efficiency over heavier alternatives, while OROS influences the ecosystem by licensing tech (e.g., Solarcore) and inspiring apparel brands to adopt space-grade performance.[2][3]
OROS Labs is poised to scale through deeper space and defense integrations, with trends like reusable rockets and extreme-weather gear amplifying demand.[3] Expect expansions in EV/electronics thermal barriers and consumer lines, evolving its influence from niche innovator to mainstream materials leader—reinforcing its mission to empower humanity's boldest thermal challenges.[2][3]
OROS has raised $44.0M across 5 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $22.0M OROS Labs - Series B in April 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2024 | $22M Series B | Airbus Ventures | Sequel, Stuart Gardner, TOM Blomfield, Henry Crumpton, CTK, Culper Ventures, Enlightenment Capital, Goldwin Play Earth Fund, IronGate, Platinum Mile Ventures, REI Co OP Path Ahead Ventures | Announced |
| Jun 1, 2021 | $15M Series A | Rachael Ulman, Enlightenment Capital | 01 Advisors, Baukunst, B Capital Group, Bryant Stibel, Craft Ventures, Decibel Partners, Grace Beauty Capital, M.g. Siegler, LGF, OWL Ventures, Springdale Ventures, Starbridge Venture Capital, Vayner RSE, MG Siegler, Mike Vernal, Sahin Boydas, Brandon Shainfeld, Michael Lynton, Thomas Tull | Announced |
| Apr 1, 2019 | $25K Seed | — | B Capital Group, Craft Ventures, Grace Beauty Capital, Springdale Ventures, Mike Kerns, Vayner RSE | Announced |
| Oct 1, 2018 | $5M Seed | — | Alabaster, Eric Dobkin, Sonny VU, Rick Desai, NCT Ventures | Announced |
| Nov 16, 2017 | $2M Seed | — | — | Announced |
OROS has raised $44.0M in total across 5 funding rounds.
OROS's investors include Airbus Ventures, sequel, Stuart Gardner, Tom Blomfield, Henry Crumpton, CTK, Culper Ventures, Enlightenment Capital, Goldwin Play Earth Fund, IronGate, Platinum Mile Ventures, REI Co-op Path Ahead Ventures.
