Blackrock Neurotech
[PRIVATE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Salt Lake City, Utah · Est. 2008 · 1 model registered · 5 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Blackrock Neurotech: 1 model, 5 deployments across 4 regions, $200.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$200.0M
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, Utah
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Blackrock Neurotech is a Salt Lake City-based brain-computer interface company and the world's leading platform for implantable BCI technology. Its Neuroport Array (Utah Array) has been implanted in more human patients than any other BCI — 28 of 30+ human BCI pioneers worldwide use Blackrock technology. Founded 2008, spun from University of Utah research. FDA-cleared Neuroport Array with ~100 electrodes per device, 7+ year implant lifetime. Tether invested $200M in April 2024 to accelerate commercialization.
Clean safety record across 5 verified deployments. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Blackrock Neurotech.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & Co-Founder
Co-Founder & Chairman
Founding Team
cofounder · founded 2008-01-01
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- Blackrock Neuroport Array at Houston, Texas, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Houston, Texas, USA · Jan 1, 2024
- Blackrock Neuroport Array at Davis, California, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Davis, California, USA · Jan 1, 2022
- Blackrock Neuroport Array at Atlanta, Georgia, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Atlanta, Georgia, USA · Jan 1, 2022
- Blackrock Neuroport Array at Palo Alto, California, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Palo Alto, California, USA · Jan 1, 2011
- Blackrock Neuroport Array at Boston, Massachusetts, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Boston, Massachusetts, USA · Jan 1, 2004
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Blackrock Neurotech?
Blackrock Neurotech is a Salt Lake City-based brain-computer interface company and the world's leading platform for implantable BCI technology. Its Neuroport Array (Utah Array) has been implanted in more human patients than any other BCI — 28 of 30+ human BCI pioneers worldwide use Blackrock technology. Founded 2008, spun from University of Utah research. FDA-cleared Neuroport Array with ~100 electrodes per device, 7+ year implant lifetime. Tether invested $200M in April 2024 to accelerate commercialization.
What does Blackrock Neurotech make?
Blackrock Neurotech has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Blackrock Neuroport Array (Blackrock Neurotech builds physical robots).
Is Blackrock Neurotech publicly traded?
No. Blackrock Neurotech is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Blackrock Neurotech?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Blackrock Neurotech building in the same form factors include Google, Samsung Electronics, Butterfly Network, Abbott.
Who is the CEO of Blackrock Neurotech?
Marcus Gerhardt is the ceo of Blackrock Neurotech, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Blackrock Neurotech?
Blackrock Neurotech is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $200M in disclosed funding.
Where is Blackrock Neurotech headquartered?
Blackrock Neurotech is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
How much funding has Blackrock Neurotech raised?
Blackrock Neurotech has raised approximately $200M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Blackrock Neurotech?
Blackrock Neurotech is privately held and venture-backed ($200M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Blackrock Neurotech operate robots?
Blackrock Neurotech operates 5 verified deployments, including at Houston, Texas, USA, Davis, California, USA, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
How many robots has Blackrock Neurotech deployed?
DEPLOY has 5 verified Blackrock Neurotech deployments on record at sites including Houston, Texas, USA, Davis, California, USA, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Blackrock Neurotech a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Blackrock Neurotech ranks in roughly the top 15% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Blackrock Neurotech safe?
Blackrock Neurotech has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.