What Nullspace Inc. does

Nullspace, Inc. is a privately held deep-tech software company that develops electromagnetic (EM) and electrostatic (ES) simulation software for RF product design and quantum computing hardware. Founded in June 2023 as a spin-off from IERUS Technologies (a 200+ employee Huntsville, AL defense contractor), the company commercializes 12+ years of DoD-validated solver technology, with its three PhD co-founders (Dr. Masha Petrova as CEO, Dr. Daniel Faircloth as CTO, and Dr. Jason Keen as Board Chair) carrying prior executive experience at MSC Software, Altium, and Ansys. The company serves RF/antenna engineers, quantum hardware designers, defense and aerospace primes, communications infrastructure developers, and automotive antenna integrators across five named verticals: Defense, Aerospace, Communications, Automotive, and Quantum Computing.

The product suite comprises three integrated offerings: Nullspace EM, a 3D electromagnetic solver built on the Method of Moments (MoM) formulation with proprietary fast linear algebra matrix compression algorithms and hybrid multi-CPU/multi-GPU acceleration (claims up to 25x faster performance versus leading commercial tools and up to 100x speedup for wideband frequency analysis); Nullspace Prep, a CAD and meshing pre-processor built on Coreform technology with AI-powered CAD cleanup; and Nullspace ES, described as the world's only commercial electrostatic solver for large-scale ion trap design in quantum computing systems. A Python scripting API underpins all products and enables parametric studies, optimization, and integration into customer simulation workflows. Named customer references include Georgia Tech Research Institute, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Oxford Ionics, Johannes Gutenberg Mainz University, IERUS Technologies, and EntroTech, with the company citing 100% customer retention.

Nullspace generates revenue through software licensing on a quote-based enterprise model with both annual lease licenses and paid-up perpetual licenses plus separate annual maintenance, augmented by a 1-month free trial for qualified prospects and a nominal-cost academic program for universities. Distribution is primarily direct enterprise sales with a fractional CRO (Andy Fine) and a soon-to-be-hired first Account Executive, supplemented by a channel partnership via the Fine Physics consortium (which Andy Fine also leads), active presence at RF/aerospace/defense industry conferences (IEEE AP-S/URSI, IMS, Phased Array Symposium, EuCAP, DAF M&S Summit, SAE COMVEC), and ecosystem relationships through the NVIDIA Inception program and Coreform partnership. The company is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, having relocated from its original Irvine, California founding location, and has raised approximately $3M-$4M in cumulative funding across a $500K pre-seed from IERUS (June 2023), undisclosed 2024 rounds, and a $2.5M seed round led by Fathom Fund (August 2025).

Name

Nullspace Inc.

Legal name

Nullspace, Inc.

Website

https://nullspaceinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nullspace, Inc. develops electromagnetic and electrostatic simulation software for RF antenna design and quantum computing ion trap design, serving defense, aerospace, communications, automotive, and quantum hardware customers with GPU-accelerated solvers built on 12+ years of DoD-validated technology spun off from IERUS Technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Simulation Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace & Defense Simulation (structures, propulsion, mission systems) (HDAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Quantum IDEs, Toolchains & Debugging (HDAGACAC)

Keywords

• Electromagnetic simulation software
• RF simulation tools
• Electrostatic simulation
• Quantum computing simulation
• Engineering simulation software

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: Both lease and paid-up perpetual licenses available. Annual maintenance provides technical support and quarterly releases. Node-locked licenses are not used; floating licenses can be shared between users and across computational resources.
2. Academic Program: Tools offered to qualifying university students, professors and researchers at nominal cost. Cost can be waived in exchange for application examples or technical paper references.
3. Enterprise Sales: Direct enterprise sales motion with custom quotes for large organizations. 100% customer retention rate indicates successful land-and-expand model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nullspace develops and sells electromagnetic (EM) and electrostatic (ES) simulation software for RF and quantum computing applications. The product suite includes Nullspace EM (3D EM solver for electrically large RF problems), Nullspace Prep (CAD/meshing pre-processor), and Nullspace ES (the world's only commercial electrostatic solver for ion trap design in quantum computing). The software is built on proprietary fast linear algebra libraries with multi-CPU and multi-GPU acceleration, targeting defense, aerospace, communications, automotive, and quantum computing customers.

Product overview

Nullspace Inc. offers a suite of three integrated electromagnetic and electrostatic simulation products. Nullspace EM is the core 3D electromagnetic simulation solver for RF product design, optimized for electrically large problems with multi-CPU/GPU acceleration. Nullspace Prep serves as the CAD and meshing pre-processor that integrates with both Nullspace EM and ES, providing geometry preparation, mesh generation, and AI-powered CAD cleanup capabilities. Nullspace ES is the world's only commercial electrostatic solver designed for quantum computing applications, particularly ion trap design. Together, these products enable end-to-end simulation workflows from CAD import through to results visualization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nullspace EM Fast, accurate 3D electromagnetic simulation software designed for electrically large EM problems in RF product design. Built on proprietary fast linear algebra solvers with multi-CPU and multi-GPU acceleration, offering up to 25x faster performance than legacy tools. Supports high-order geometry and basis functions, fast direct solvers for wideband analysis, and Python scripting interface. Used by antenna, radar, microwave, and scattering engineers in defense, aerospace, communications, and automotive.
• Nullspace Prep Comprehensive CAD and meshing pre-processor for Nullspace EM and ES. Developed in partnership with Coreform, it provides streamlined progress from CAD to analysis with full-featured capabilities for geometry preparation, mesh generation, and autoheal tools for repairing CAD that is not suitable for high-fidelity simulation. Features semi-automated high-order meshing and AI-powered CAD cleanup automation.
• Nullspace ES World's only commercial electrostatic solver for extremely large scale, rapid, and accurate design and analysis of structures supporting modern quantum computers, particle accelerators, and other electrostatic applications. Designed specifically for ion trap design in quantum computing, offering fast direct solver technology with flexible Python interface for large-scale computation without loss of accuracy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25x faster simulation performance compared to leading commercial tools
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Fine Physics ConsortiumflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2025Nullspace joined Fine Physics consortium led by Andy Fine (Nullspace CRO). Consortium identifies breakthrough engineering technologies to help large OEMs adopt innovations. Nullspace exemplifies 100x performance and unique capabilities criteria.
• Oxford IonicsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2025Joint webinar on precision ion trap modeling and simulation for quantum applications. Dr. Curtis Volin presented ion trap design using Nullspace ES. Represents key quantum computing customer relationship.
• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or Integration · 22 May 2024Selected to join NVIDIA Inception program, which nurtures startups revolutionizing industries with technological advancements. Enables access to NVIDIA's go-to-market support, training, technological assistance, and latest GPU advancements.
• Creative Destruction LabcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 April 2024Graduated from CDL 2023/24 Manufacturing Cohort in Seattle. Program provided mentorship, experienced advisors, and connections through UW Foster School of Business.
• CoreformcoreTechnology or IntegrationDeveloped in partnership with Coreform, developer of Coreform Cubit and Coreform IGA. Coreform technology forms the foundation of Nullspace Prep for CAD import, healing, and meshing capabilities.
• FortifycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on GRIN lens design for antenna applications. Nullspace EM used for simulation; Fortify provides digital manufacturing workflow for 3D printing lenses. Joint webinar series and case study demonstrating streamlined path from simulation to fabrication.
• IERUS TechnologiesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal parent company/spin-off. 200+ employee defense contractor that developed core Nullspace technology over 10+ years. Founder Dr. Jason Keen remains board chair. Ongoing customer relationship for RF/antenna projects.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors5 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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