Salt Athletic
Colorado Springs, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 17 employees on LinkedIn
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Salt Athletic designs performance sports gear, including the patented Aērcase cleat bag that uses a silver-ion lining and activated carbon to neutralize odor-causing bacteria in athletic equipment. The company sells directly to athletes and offers custom-logo team orders, and also makes glove bags and jerseys.
Founders & leadership
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Rafael de la VegaCo-founder CEOHe took part in the Praxis emerging founder program from 2019 to 2020 and was a MassChallenge finalist in 2019. He has led the company since its founding in 2019.
Board
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James WaldropBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.3M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2024–2026
▶$365KraisedMay 2026 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$365KraisedMay 2026 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Joaquin Sanchez de LozadaExecutive Officer, Director
- James WaldropDirector
- Alec GefridesDirector
- Rafael de la VegaExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $365K
- First sale
- May 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$981.6KraisedMar 2025 · 13 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$981.6KraisedMar 2025 · 13 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Rafael de la VegaExecutive Officer, Director
- Joaquin Sanchez de LozadaExecutive Officer
- Jackson LoveExecutive Officer, Director
- James WaldropDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.2M
- Amount sold
- $981.6K
- First sale
- Feb 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$750KofferedMay 2024 · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$750KofferedMay 2024 · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Joaquin Sanchez de LozadaExecutive Officer
- Rafael de la VegaExecutive Officer, Director
- Jackson LoveExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $750K
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 04, 06b, 4a5
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Salt Athletic do?
- Salt Athletic designs performance sports gear, including the patented Aērcase cleat bag that uses a silver-ion lining and activated carbon to neutralize odor-causing bacteria in athletic equipment. The company sells directly to athletes and offers custom-logo team orders, and also makes glove bags and jerseys.
- How much funding has Salt Athletic raised?
- Salt Athletic has disclosed $1.3M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Salt Athletic headquartered?
- Salt Athletic is headquartered in Colorado Springs, US.
