Who are Verge's investors?

Verge's investors include eLab Ventures, Fall Line Capital, Osage Venture Partners, SP Ventures, Yamaha Motor Ventures.

How much funding has Verge raised?

Verge has disclosed $350K raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.

Where is Verge headquartered?

Verge is headquartered in Manchaca, US.

Verge

Manchaca, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 26 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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Verge Aero develops and operates fully integrated drone show systems for professional production teams and entertainment events. The company provides turnkey drone services, software, and support to enable large-scale aerial performances globally.

Creator Economy Hardware

Founders & leadership

Chris Franzwa CTOHe has background in game design, robotics, and computer vision, with expertise across embedded systems and multiple programming languages.

Anthony MerlinoCEO

Tony Samaritano VP of Flight OperationsTony Samaritano holds a master's degree in electrical and computer engineering from Rowan University and has worked in aerospace and entertainment technology. He is VP of Flight Operations at Verge Aero, which develops drone show systems for professional entertainment production.

Nils Thorjussen Executive ChairmanNils Thorjussen is Executive Chairman of Verge Aero, which develops and operates drone show systems for entertainment events.

Investors · 6

eLab Ventureslisted by eLab VenturesAnn Arbor · $25K – $100K

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Fall Line CapitalreportedSan Mateo

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Osage Venture PartnersreportedBala Cynwyd · $500K – $3M

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SP VenturesreportedSão Paulo

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Yamaha Motor VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $1M – $3M

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Artesian/GrainInnovate

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$350K disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2017–2022

Undisclosed amountSeries AApr 2022
Yamaha Motor Ventures (lead), Artesian/GrainInnovate, Fall Line Capital, SP Ventures
Source ↗

▶$350KraisedJun 2017 · 4 investors · Other

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Anthony MerlinoDirector, Promoter
Anthony SamaritanoExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Nils ThorjussenExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter

Offering amount: $500K
Amount sold: $350K
First sale: May 2017
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

What does Verge do?: Verge Aero develops and operates fully integrated drone show systems for professional production teams and entertainment events. The company provides turnkey drone services, software, and support to enable large-scale aerial performances globally.
Who are Verge's investors?: Verge's investors include eLab Ventures, Fall Line Capital, Osage Venture Partners, SP Ventures, Yamaha Motor Ventures.
How much funding has Verge raised?: Verge has disclosed $350K raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Verge headquartered?: Verge is headquartered in Manchaca, US.