Local Motors
Phoenix, US · 3 known investors
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Local Motors was an American automobile manufacturer known for open-source vehicle designs, 3D-printed cars, and the autonomous, partly 3D-printed Olli electric shuttle built for low-speed environments like campuses and hospitals. The company produced vehicles such as the Rally Fighter and the Strati using local microfactories, and ceased operations in January 2022.
Founders & leadership

Investors · 3
How we know: VTF Capital's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us
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Also in the syndicate · 1
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Local Motors went on to found or lead other companies.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Local Motors do?
- Local Motors was an American automobile manufacturer known for open-source vehicle designs, 3D-printed cars, and the autonomous, partly 3D-printed Olli electric shuttle built for low-speed environments like campuses and hospitals. The company produced vehicles such as the Rally Fighter and the Strati using local microfactories, and ceased operations in January 2022.
- Who founded Local Motors?
- Local Motors was founded by John B. Rogers Jr..
- Who are Local Motors's investors?
- Local Motors's investors include VTF Capital, SPARX Group.
- Where is Local Motors headquartered?
- Local Motors is headquartered in Phoenix, US.

