Who founded Locomation?

Locomation was founded by Cetin Mericli, Alonzo Kelly in 2016.

Who are Locomation's investors?

Locomation's investors include AV8 Ventures, Batshit Crazy Ventures, Draper Triangle, Proeza Ventures, Reshape, ScaleX Ventures.

How much funding has Locomation raised?

Locomation has disclosed $13M raised across 3 rounds.

Where is Locomation headquartered?

Locomation is headquartered in Edgeworth, US.

Locomation

Edgeworth, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 6 known investors

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Founders & leadership

Locomation was founded in 2016 by Cetin Mericli and Alonzo Kelly.

Cetin MericliCo-founder

Alonzo KellyCo-founder

Michael GeorgeNamed on SEC filing

Board

Mike Stubler in 𝕏Board directorManaging Director and Co-Founder at Draper Triangle

Jim DiSantoBoard director

George Ugras inBoard MemberGeneral Partner at AV8 Ventures

Investors · 6

AV8 VenturesPalo Alto · $500K – $10Mvia George Ugras · board

Batshit Crazy VenturesBoulder · $100K – $200K

Draper TrianglePittsburgh · $250K – $2M

Proeza VenturesHouston · $500K – $2M

ReshapeNew York · $100K – $2Mvia Vinay Menda · inferred

ScaleX VenturesAmsterdam · $216K – $2.2M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$13M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2018–2020

▶$2MraisedOct 2020 · 1 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Melissa CheongDirector
Venkataramanan RajagopalanExecutive Officer
Mike StublerDirector
Baris AksoyDirector
Tekin MericliExecutive Officer
Alonzo KellyExecutive Officer, Director
Philip A ComptonExecutive Officer
Cetin MericliExecutive Officer, Director
Michael GeorgeExecutive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $7M
Amount sold: $2M
Proceeds to insiders: $975K
First sale: Oct 2020
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$6MraisedJun 2020 · 13 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Cetin MericliExecutive Officer, Director
Venkataramanan RajagopalanExecutive Officer
Baris AksoyDirector
Michael GeorgeExecutive Officer, Director
Mike StublerDirector
Tekin MericliExecutive Officer
Alonzo KellyExecutive Officer

Offering amount: $10.4M
Amount sold: $6M
Proceeds to insiders: $650K
First sale: Jun 2020
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$5MraisedJul 2018 · 16 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Mike StublerDirector
Cetin MericliExecutive Officer, Director
Alonzo KellyExecutive Officer, Director
Jim DiSantoDirector
George UgrasDirector
Michael GeorgeExecutive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $5.5M
Amount sold: $5M
First sale: Jun 2018
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

Who founded Locomation?: Locomation was founded by Cetin Mericli, Alonzo Kelly in 2016.
Who are Locomation's investors?: Locomation's investors include AV8 Ventures, Batshit Crazy Ventures, Draper Triangle, Proeza Ventures, Reshape, ScaleX Ventures.
How much funding has Locomation raised?: Locomation has disclosed $13M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Locomation headquartered?: Locomation is headquartered in Edgeworth, US.