Who founded TayCo Brace?

TayCo Brace was founded by Fred Ferlic, Mike Bean, Dr. Fred Ferlic in 2016.

Who are TayCo Brace's investors?

TayCo Brace's investors include Elevate Ventures, IrishAngels.

How much funding has TayCo Brace raised?

TayCo Brace has disclosed $792K raised across 1 round.

Where is TayCo Brace headquartered?

TayCo Brace is headquartered in South Bend, US.

TayCo Brace

South Bend, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

taycobrace.com ↗

TayCo Brace makes over-the-shoe ankle braces, including the RecoverX Brace for injury recovery and the AthleticX Brace for active use in sports. The medical devices are sold to individuals, athletes, and medical providers, and are backed by university research studies in the United States.

HealthtechMedical DevicesSports Tech

Founders & leadership

TayCo Brace was founded in 2016 by Fred Ferlic, Mike Bean, and Dr. Fred Ferlic.

Fred FerlicPresident

Mike BeanCo-founder (Athletic Trainer)

Dr. Fred FerlicinFounder (Orthopedic Surgeon)

Nate LazengaChief Marketing Officer

Phoebe TzannesChief Operating Officer

Gavin FerlicChief Executive Officer

Bernie VeldmanNamed on SEC filing

James ThomsonNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 2

Elevate VenturesIndianapolis · $20K – $2M

IrishAngelsSan Francisco · $250K – $350K

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$792K disclosed across 1 round · 2021

▶$792KraisedMar 2021 · 7 investors · Other Health Care

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Nate LazengaExecutive Officer
Fred FerlicExecutive Officer, Director
Bernie VeldmanDirector
Phoebe TzannesExecutive Officer
James ThomsonDirector
Gavin FerlicExecutive Officer
Mike BeanDirector

Offering amount: $1.2M
Amount sold: $792K
Minimum investment: $50K
Proceeds to insiders: $300K
First sale: Mar 2021
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions: 04, 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Competitors · 2

by search overlap

Ultra Ankle202 shared keywordsUltraAnkle offers ankle braces and injury-treatment products, with certified athletic trainers who provide personalized recommendations based on a customer's ankle injury history. It serves individuals recovering from or preventing ankle injuries, including athletes.

Walgreens154 shared keywordsWalgreens operates a pharmacy and retail health and wellness business, offering prescription services, over-the-counter medications, health products, and photo services to consumers.

Companies competing with TayCo Brace for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Non-dilutive funding · 6 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken

Agency	Phase	Year	Amount
U.S. Air ForceAir Force	Phase ISTTR	2023	$75K
U.S. Air ForceAir Force	Phase I	2023	$74.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir Force	Phase II	2022	$1.2M
U.S. Air ForceAir Force	Phase II	2022	$749.6K
U.S. Air ForceAir Force	Phase I	2022	$49.8K
U.S. Air ForceAir Force	Phase I	2020	$50K

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.

Frequently asked questions

What does TayCo Brace do?: TayCo Brace makes over-the-shoe ankle braces, including the RecoverX Brace for injury recovery and the AthleticX Brace for active use in sports. The medical devices are sold to individuals, athletes, and medical providers, and are backed by university research studies in the United States.
Who founded TayCo Brace?: TayCo Brace was founded by Fred Ferlic, Mike Bean, Dr. Fred Ferlic in 2016.
Who are TayCo Brace's investors?: TayCo Brace's investors include Elevate Ventures, IrishAngels.
How much funding has TayCo Brace raised?: TayCo Brace has disclosed $792K raised across 1 round.
Where is TayCo Brace headquartered?: TayCo Brace is headquartered in South Bend, US.