VerdeGo Aero
Daytona Beach, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation
VerdeGo Aero develops and manufactures hybrid-electric powerplant and propulsion systems that combine conventional fuels with electrified propulsion for electric aircraft and large drones. Its systems target both commercial and military aviation, powering aircraft such as eVTOL air taxis, HSVTOL military aircraft, and cargo and reconnaissance drones.
CleantechDefense TechHardware
Founders & leadership
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Erik LindberghDirector
RA
Richard AndersonExecutive Officer, Director
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Eric BartschExecutive Officer, Director
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Matthew M. ThomasExecutive Officer
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David SpurlockDirector
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Richard DussaultDirector
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements▶$1.5MraisedJul 2024 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$1.5MraisedJul 2024 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Eric BartschExecutive Officer, Director
- Richard DussaultDirector
- Erik LindberghDirector
- David SpurlockDirector
- Richard AndersonExecutive Officer, Director
- Matthew M. ThomasExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $1.5M
- First sale
- Jun 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2MraisedJul 2024 · 7 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$2MraisedJul 2024 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Eric BartschExecutive Officer, Director
- Erik LindberghDirector
- Richard AndersonExecutive Officer, Director
- David SpurlockDirector
- Richard DussaultDirector
- Matthew M. ThomasExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $3.5M
- Amount sold
- $2M
- First sale
- Jul 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$9.4MraisedAug 2022 · 17 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$9.4MraisedAug 2022 · 17 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Erik LindberghDirector
- Eric BartschExecutive Officer, Director
- Richard AndersonExecutive Officer, Director
- David SpurlockDirector
- Richard DussaultDirector
- Offering amount
- $9.4M
- Amount sold
- $9.4M
- First sale
- Aug 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$350KraisedMay 2021 · 4 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$350KraisedMay 2021 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Richard Pat AndersonExecutive Officer, Director
- Erik Robbins LindberghExecutive Officer, Director
- Eric Richard BartschExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $350K
- First sale
- Apr 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Florida, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$305.9KraisedJun 2019 · 3 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$305.9KraisedJun 2019 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Richard Pat AndersonExecutive Officer
- Erik Robbins LindberghExecutive Officer
- Eric Richard BartschExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $2.5M
- Amount sold
- $305.9K
- Minimum investment
- $1K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $600K
- First sale
- May 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Florida, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$90KraisedAug 2017 · 5 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$90KraisedAug 2017 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Eric Richard BartschExecutive Officer
- Richard Pat AndersonExecutive Officer
- Erik Robbins LindberghExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $500K
- Amount sold
- $90K
- Minimum investment
- $1K
- First sale
- Aug 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Florida, 2017
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $1.2M |
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.