Aktv8
Brighton, US · Founded 2014 · Michigan LLC · 1 known investors
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AKTV8 develops automotive solutions and works with clients to create products for vehicles across different markets.
Founders & leadership
Aktv8 was founded in 2014 by Joshua Coombs.
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Joshua CoombsChief Technology Officer and ManagerJoshua Coombs is Chief Technology Officer and Manager at AKTV8, which develops automotive solutions including electronic suspension technologies for vehicles.
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Gary MeyersCEOGary Meyers co-founded AKTV8 in 2014 and has served as CEO, bringing over two decades of experience in the automotive industry, including prior roles in multiple startups before launching the company.
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John SztykielChief Marketing Officer
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Tom ZagottaVice President of Controls and Manager
Board
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Patrick LaphenManager
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David BovenizerManager
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.9M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2016–2019
▶$300KraisedMar 2019 · 4 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$300KraisedMar 2019 · 4 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- David BovenizerDirector
- John SztykielExecutive Officer
- Patrick LaphenDirector
- Gary MeyersExecutive Officer, Director
- Robert HollandDirector
- Joshua CoombsExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $300K
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- First sale
- Mar 2019
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Michigan, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$500KraisedSep 2017 · 1 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$500KraisedSep 2017 · 1 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- John SztykielDirector
- Joshua CoombsDirector
- Tom ZagottaDirector
- Gary MeyersExecutive Officer, Director
- David BovenizerDirector
- Patrick LaphenDirector
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $500K
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- First sale
- Aug 2017
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Michigan, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.1MraisedFeb 2016 · 3 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$1.1MraisedFeb 2016 · 3 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Joshua CoombsExecutive Officer, Director
- Patrick LaphenDirector
- Gary MeyersExecutive Officer, Director
- John SztykielExecutive Officer
- David BovenizerDirector
- Tom ZagottaExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.1M
- Amount sold
- $1.1M
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $400K
- First sale
- Feb 2016
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Michigan, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Aktv8 do?
- AKTV8 develops automotive solutions and works with clients to create products for vehicles across different markets.
- Who founded Aktv8?
- Aktv8 was founded by Joshua Coombs in 2014.
- Who are Aktv8's investors?
- Aktv8's investors include ID Ventures.
- How much funding has Aktv8 raised?
- Aktv8 has disclosed $1.9M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Aktv8 headquartered?
- Aktv8 is headquartered in Brighton, US.

