MadeSolid
DefunctYC W14Emeryville, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 2 employees · 1 known investors
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.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W14)
MadeSolid was founded in 2013 by Brian Martinez, Lance R. Pickens, and David Rorex.
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Brian MartinezinFounderBrian 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.
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Lance R. PickensFounder
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David RorexinFounder/CTO
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$303.3K disclosed across 1 round · 2015
▶$303.3KraisedFeb 2015 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2015 | $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.
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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.
- 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.