OROS is a technology company.
OROS has raised $20.0M across 3 funding rounds.
OROS has raised $20.0M in total across 3 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 $20.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
OROS's investors include 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.
OROS has raised $20.0M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $15.0M Series A in June 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2021 | $15.0M Series A | 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 | |
| Apr 1, 2019 | $25K Seed | B Capital Group, Craft Ventures, Grace Beauty Capital, Springdale Ventures, Mike Kerns, Vayner RSE | |
| Oct 1, 2018 | $5.0M Seed | Alabaster |