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Vartega

Techstars '17

Golden, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 22 employees on LinkedIn · 13 known investors

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Zach Poleyunlockedknows Andrew Maxey · together at University of Michigan (overlapped)
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Advanced ManufacturingCleantech

Founders & leadership

Vartega was founded in 2014 by Andrew Maxey.

AMAndrew Maxey
Andrew MaxeyinCo-Founder & CEOHe holds a Professional Engineer credential and has worked across leadership, technology development, and project management roles in composites, oil and gas, cleantech, and construction sectors.
APAaron Parker
Aaron ParkerinChief Operating Officer2024–2026
DFDaniel Flagg
Daniel FlagginChief Technology Officer2022–2026
SKSean Kline
Sean KlineinVice President of Engineering
SK
Shari KennettNamed on SEC filing
JS
J. Scott PuseyNamed on SEC filing
EP
Edward PilpelNamed on SEC filing

Board

GRGinger Rothrock
Ginger Rothrockin𝕏Board directorInvestor at HG Ventures
TS
Timothy SwalesBoard director
AW
Andreas WuellnerBoard director
BFBenoit Forcier
Benoit ForcierinMember of the Board of DirectorsSenior Partner at Demeter

Investors · 13

Autodesk FoundationSan Francisco
Beyond CapitalSan Diego
Circular Innovation FundMontreal
Diamond Edge VenturesSan Francisco
HG VenturesIndianapolis · $1M – $10M
New Climate VenturesHouston
Rockies Venture ClubDenver · $100K – $500K
SWAN Impact NetworkAustin
TechstarsBoulder · $220K
Texas HALO FundHouston
Vectors Angelvia Jing (Jane) Ge · inferred
Cycle CapitalreportedMontreal
Denver VenturesreportedDenver · $250K – $3M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$16.3M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2023–2025

▶$1.5MraisedJan 2026 · 3 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Aaron ParkerExecutive Officer
  • Timothy SwalesDirector
  • Daniel FlaggExecutive Officer
  • Andreas WuellnerDirector
  • Andrew MaxeyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ginger RothrockDirector
  • Sean KlineExecutive Officer
  • Benoit ForcierDirector
Offering amount
$6M
Amount sold
$1.5M
First sale
Dec 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$24.4KraisedMay 2024 · 1 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Curtis SchicknerDirector
  • Andrew MaxeyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Edward PilpelDirector
  • Ginger RothrockDirector
  • Sean KlineExecutive Officer
  • Daniel FlaggExecutive Officer
  • J. Scott PuseyExecutive Officer
  • Shari KennettDirector
Offering amount
$24.4K
Amount sold
$24.4K
First sale
May 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$11.2MraisedJan 2024 · 16 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Curtis SchicknerDirector
  • Shari KennettDirector
  • Ginger RothrockDirector
  • Edward PilpelDirector
  • J. Scott PuseyExecutive Officer
  • Andrew MaxeyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Sean KlineExecutive Officer
  • Daniel FlaggExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$12.8M
Amount sold
$11.2M
First sale
Dec 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$470.5KraisedNov 2023 · 11 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ginger RothrockDirector
  • Andrew MaxeyExecutive Officer, Director
  • J. Scott PuseyExecutive Officer
  • Edward PilpelDirector
  • Sean KlineExecutive Officer
  • Daniel FlaggExecutive Officer
  • Shari KennettDirector
Offering amount
$500K
Amount sold
$470.5K
First sale
Oct 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.1MraisedJun 2023 · 23 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andrew MaxeyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Sean KlineExecutive Officer
  • Shari KennettDirector
  • Daniel FlaggExecutive Officer
  • J. Scott PuseyExecutive Officer
  • Ginger RothrockDirector
  • Edward PilpelDirector
Offering amount
$3.1M
Amount sold
$3.1M
First sale
May 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Key figures

latest reported
HeadcountAug 202622

Company-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.

Competitors · 1

by search overlap
Holy Technologies11 shared keywordsHoly Technologies produces composite parts using an automated manufacturing process that optimizes fiber placement and design for lightweight, load-bearing components across industries.

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

Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase I2019$225K

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
VartegaDelaware

In the news

Vartega Secures $10M in Equity Financing — Vartegavartega.com · Sep 2024Vartega Announces New Facility, Increased Capacity, and Funding — Vartegavartega.com · Sep 2024Vartega awarded $255k in grant funding | CompositesWorldcompositesworld.com · May 2019

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Vartega?
Vartega was founded by Andrew Maxey in 2014.
Who are Vartega's investors?
Vartega's investors include Autodesk Foundation, Beyond Capital, Circular Innovation Fund, Diamond Edge Ventures, HG Ventures, New Climate Ventures, Rockies Venture Club, SWAN Impact Network and 5 more.
How much funding has Vartega raised?
Vartega has disclosed $16.3M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Vartega headquartered?
Vartega is headquartered in Golden, US.