
TARGET ARM
OperatingTARGET ARM INC.
Industrial · Ridgefield, CT · Founded 2017
Drones on the move
Financials
FY2021–FY2025 · from SEC filings · hover any figure for its sourceFigures as reported by the issuer in the filing shown on hover. Each year’s pill shows the assurance level of its filed statements — audited, reviewed (CPA review, less than an audit), or unaudited; no pill means the filing didn’t state one. Headcount is the filing’s point-in-time count, not a year-end average. Manually corrected figures are marked “Corrected”.
Valuation over rounds
Post-money = pre-money + amount raised · caps markedA dashed amber step is a SAFE/note valuation cap — a conversion ceiling agreed for that instrument, not a priced valuation of the company. Steps are not comparable across bases.
Fundraising history
Team
21 people
Jeff McChesney, CEO of Target Arm, pioneers Tular, launching and recovering drones autonomously from any moving vehicle, already at over 65mph. A USAF Academy, Columbia and Harvard alumnus, TopGun grad, & Harvard National Security Fellow, Jeff is a seasoned entrepreneur, combat pilot, and expert in finance and cybersecurity. With a track record of success, he inspires excellence and integrity, holding multiple pilot licenses.

Ryan Bigham, SVP & Lead Engineer at Target Arm, is an accomplished mechanical engineer who has excelled in team management in the aerospace and medical sectors. He has a proven track record of building successful teams capable of turning ideas into tangible products. Ryan's engineering background from Rensselaer Polytechnic University, coupled with his passion for engineering design, allows him to effectively guide projects from conception to completion.

Jimmy, pivotal in Target Arm's leadership, boasts a 20-year naval career, including Squadron Commanding Officer. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and Johns Hopkins University with an M.S. in Systems Engineering, his expertise spans across roles in Flight Test, Fleet Support, Special Operations, and more. With global insight, he guides our business development efforts, crucial for national and international success.

Ankit, a Robotics Engineer, holds a Master’s degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor's from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University in Delhi, India. Passionate about innovation, he enjoys applying and acquiring new skills while bringing new Tular product designs to life. Connecticut Governor’s Innovation Fellow.

Diana brings unique experience with administrative and sales expertise from previous experience working with multiple startups. With an AA from Valencia College and pursuing a BA in Psychology at Rollins College, she adds depth and a keen eye toward organizing to the Target Arm Team.

Douglas Neugold served as Chairman/CEO/President of ATMI, Inc. from 2011 to 2014 when it was acquired by Entegris for $1.15B. Prior, he held various leadership roles at ATMI since joining in 1998, including President of the company in 2000. With a Bachelor’s degree from Clarkson University, he boasts 30+ years of experience in the electronics industry, driving growth and innovation.

Eric Achtmann, founder of Global Capital X, is a seasoned leader, innovator, and investor. He has extensive experience in aerospace, defense, and automotive sectors. Notable achievements include pioneering product development at McKinsey and co-founding V-Nova. Eric holds an MBA in Finance from the MIT Sloan School of Management and further degrees from MIT, Von Karman Institute, TU Munich, and University of New Hampshire.

Gabe started his Target Arm career as intern working on the manufacturing/production of Tular v3.0 in 2020. The following year he was brought on to the computer science and electronics side, learning and growing his skill set. He graduated from Sacred Heart University with a BS in Computer Engineering. While in his undergraduate time, he helped establish the Sacred Heart University Makerspace where he gained knowledge in digital fabrication and manufacturing techniques. Gabe has a passion for working with embedded systems and autonomous vehicles making him a perfect fit for Target Arm.

George is responsible for company morale. He loves people and will play outside all day long if allowed to. Hasn't shown much interest in drones, but loves a good ball tossed across the lawn. He is an alumnus of the Petco initial dog training, but wasn't a very attentive student. With his playful and genuine happy demeanor, George hopes to join HR and help Target Arm employees every day.
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J.O. heads McFalls Associates, LLC, specializing in national cybersecurity policy and business strategy. With a decade of experience serving key U.S. agencies, he's adept in team-building and has extensive experience in Federal Government relations, including Air Force operations, Intelligence Community inter-operability, and more. As a retired Brigadier General, J.O. was the Commander of the Air Force’s first combat ready F-15E Strike Eagle unit.

Prarthana is currently responsible for 3D localization and computer vision systems design for Tular. She recently graduated with a Master’s in Mechatronix, Robotics and Automation Engineering from WPI, and possesses a Bachelor’s in the same disciplines from Manipal Academy. Connecticut Governor’s Innovation Fellow.

Prasham is a Robotics Engineer focused on Quadcopter's state estimation and control systems. He started as an intern while pursuing his Master's in Robotics Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. With a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Nirma University, he excelled in wheeled, legged, and aerial robotics and published 2 papers and represented India in the 2018 International RoboCon Championship. Connecticut Governor’s Innovation Fellow.

Purna joined Target Arm as an intern in May 2022, strengthening his skill set in drone localization and controls. After completing his Master's in Robotics Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in May 2023, he became a full-time Robotics Engineer for Target Arm. His expertise spans drone autonomy, Deep Learning, and path planning. Passionate and driven, he's an invaluable addition to the team. Connecticut Governor’s Innovation Fellow.

Bob, a 20-year Naval Aviation veteran with command experience, brings proven success to Target Arm. With a background in defense and entrepreneurship, he founded his own UAS company. A FAA-rated Private Pilot and UAS Pilot, he serves various civilian and defense markets. A UMASS-Amherst graduate with advanced degrees from Naval War College and Salve Regina University, Bob excels in leadership and business strategy.

Sarah, originally from Maryland, holds both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with interest in mechanical design and manufacturing. Sarah designs and builds all Tular versions. Connecticut Governor’s Innovation Fellow.

Yash, with a Master’s in Robotics Engineering from WPI, thrives on solving complex problems in Autonomous Systems research and innovation. With experience in UAV projects, he excels in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Autonomous Navigation, Sensor Fusion and Perception. Connecticut Governor’s Innovation Fellow.

Zoe is Target Arm’s most enthusiastic team member. She has always had a passion for aerospace as she started watching planes fly overhead at a young age. Her favorite pastimes include playing fetch, swimming and visiting friends at the dog park. Zoe always comes to work excited and ready for pets from her other coworkers.

General Sargeant is currently the CEO of Marvin Test Solutions, and was formerly the Commander of the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Command, the Commander of the 56th Fighter Wing, the Commander of the 8th Fighter Wing and Commandant of the USAF Weapons School. With extensive commercial and national security experience, Steve has dual Masters’ (MBA and MS) from Embry Riddle University, a Bachelor’s from the USAF Academy and is a graduate of the Air Force Fighter Weapons School.

Warren is currently Chairman Of The Board at The Alliance for Commercial Technology in Government. Previously, Warren was the Managing Director for Techstars’ Air Force Accelerator, where he assisted emerging companies, including Target Arm in 2020. He is an angel investor and mentor to over 30 companies and was formerly the CEO of MAK Technologies, which he sold to VT Systems in 2006. With Bachelor’s in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from MIT, Warren possesses deep technical and business acumen across a wide breadth of business solutions.
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Reg CF annual-report compliance
Filed 3 of 3 annual reports (FY2023–FY2025)
Reg CF issuers must file a Form C-AR each year until a Rule 202(b) termination trigger is met.
SEC filings
View all 15 filings on EDGAR- Form C-ARApr 29, 20260001842368-26-000003EDGAR
- Form C-UDec 16, 20250001842368-25-000002EDGAR
- Form C/ASep 9, 20250001665160-25-001412EDGAR
- Form C/ASep 9, 20250001665160-25-001411EDGAR
- Form CJun 12, 20250001665160-25-001206EDGAR
- Form C-UJun 2, 20250001665160-25-001163EDGAR
- Form C-ARApr 24, 20250001665160-25-000761EDGAR
- Form C-UMar 25, 20250001665160-25-000477EDGAR
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