Vertiq
5 known investors
Vertiq designs high-performance propulsion systems for commercial and defense unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), combining a lightweight integrated motor and ESC with an embedded position sensor and motor control software. It also provides custom control firmware and accessories tuned and tested for a customer's specific vehicle.
Founders & leadership
JB
Jon BroomeinFounder
Investors · 5
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountseed roundAug 2022
Gabriel Investments (lead), HAX
Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2023 | $989.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $75K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $75K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2021 | $255.2K |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Vertiq do?
- Vertiq designs high-performance propulsion systems for commercial and defense unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), combining a lightweight integrated motor and ESC with an embedded position sensor and motor control software. It also provides custom control firmware and accessories tuned and tested for a customer's specific vehicle.
- Who founded Vertiq?
- Vertiq was founded by Jon Broome.
- Who are Vertiq's investors?
- Vertiq's investors include Monozukuri Ventures, Red & Blue Ventures, Robin Hood Ventures, Gabriel Investments, HAX.