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Velontra

YC S22 ↗

Cincinnati, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 5 employees · 3 known investors

velontra.com ↗

Velontra develops jet propulsion systems across the Mach spectrum, focusing on low-cost, high-volume manufacturing through vertically integrated design and rapid development cycles.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechCommercial Space LaunchDronesAerospacein /velontra/@Velontraycombinator.com ↗

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S22)

JDJoel Darin
Joel Darinin𝕏Founder
EB
Eric BriggsChief Operating Officer
MH
Mark H. Longenecker Jr.Executive Officer
RK
Robert Keane IIIExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
ZG
Zachary GreenExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
CW
Craig WheldenExecutive Officer

Investors · 3

Sica VenturesWashington
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Soma CapitalreportedSacramento · $100K – $300K

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements
▶$250KraisedMar 2025 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Eric BriggsExecutive Officer, Director
  • Joel DarinExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$250K
Amount sold
$250K
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Feb 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$150KraisedJun 2021 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joel DarinExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mark H. Longenecker Jr.Executive Officer
  • Robert Keane IIIExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Zachary GreenExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Craig WheldenExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$150K
Minimum investment
$50K
Proceeds to insiders
$700K
First sale
Jun 2021
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Ohio, 2021
Federal exemptions
04
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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