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MadeSolid

DefunctYC W14

Emeryville, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 2 employees · 5 known investors

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MadeSolid formulates chemical compounds designed for use in 3D printing to produce functional end products. The company serves manufacturers and designers who need specialized materials for additive manufacturing applications.

Advanced ManufacturingRobotics3D PrintingAdvanced MaterialsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W14)

MadeSolid was founded in 2013 by Brian Martinez, Lance R. Pickens, and David Rorex.

BMBrian Martinez
Brian MartinezCOO2013–2014Brian Martinez previously worked on Airbnb's global growth team and served as Director of Growth at the Atlas Project. He founded the Airbnb Alumni angel syndicate.
LRLance R. Pickens
Lance R. PickensFounderuntil 2013
DRDavid Rorex
David RorexCTO2013–2016David Rorex is Founder and CTO of MadeSolid, which develops chemical compounds and materials for 3D printing applications. He has background in full-stack software development, electronics, robotics, circuit design, and embedded systems.

Investors · 5

Avlok CapitalreportedLynnwood

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Initialized CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $5M

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Plug and Play VenturesreportedSilicon Valley · $50K – $400K

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WefunderreportedSan Francisco

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$303.3K disclosed across 1 round · 2015

▶$303.3KraisedFeb 2015 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Lance Robert PickensExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$303.3K
Amount sold
$303.3K
First sale
Feb 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
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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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase I2015$150K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
MadeSolid, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does MadeSolid do?
MadeSolid formulates chemical compounds designed for use in 3D printing to produce functional end products. The company serves manufacturers and designers who need specialized materials for additive manufacturing applications.
Who founded MadeSolid?
MadeSolid was founded by Brian Martinez, Lance R. Pickens, David Rorex in 2013.
Who are MadeSolid's investors?
MadeSolid's investors include Y Combinator, Avlok Capital, Initialized Capital, Plug and Play Ventures, Wefunder.
How much funding has MadeSolid raised?
MadeSolid has disclosed $303.3K raised across 1 round.
Where is MadeSolid headquartered?
MadeSolid is headquartered in Emeryville, US.