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Voatz

Techstars '17

Boston, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 14 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

Voatz develops a secure remote voting platform that uses hardware-based security, biometrics, and blockchain technology to enable voters to cast ballots from anywhere while maintaining election integrity through voter-verifiable audit trails.

Founders & leadership

Voatz was founded in 2016 by Nimit Sawhney and Simer Sawhney.

NS
Nimit SawhneyCo-founder
SS
Simer SawhneyCo-founder

Board

JJ
Jonathan JohnsonBoard director
CS
Cody SimmsBoard director

Investors · 7

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$9.7M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2017–2021

$1.3MraisedApr 2021 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nimit SawhneyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Jonathan JohnsonDirector
  • Simer SawhneyDirector, Promoter
  • Cody SimmsDirector
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$1.3M
First sale
Apr 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$5.8MraisedMar 2019 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Simer SawhneyDirector, Promoter
  • Cody SimmsDirector
  • Jonathan JohnsonDirector
  • Nimit SawhneyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$7M
Amount sold
$5.8M
First sale
Feb 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$2.6MraisedDec 2017 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nimit SawhneyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Simer SawhneyDirector, Promoter
  • Jonathan JohnsonDirector
Offering amount
$2.6M
Amount sold
$2.6M
First sale
Dec 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Voatz do?
Voatz develops a secure remote voting platform that uses hardware-based security, biometrics, and blockchain technology to enable voters to cast ballots from anywhere while maintaining election integrity through voter-verifiable audit trails.
Who founded Voatz?
Voatz was founded by Nimit Sawhney, Simer Sawhney in 2016.
Who are Voatz's investors?
Voatz's investors include Bantam Group, TBD Angels, Techstars, Urban Innovation, Walnut Venture Associates, Gaingels, Medici Ventures.
How much funding has Voatz raised?
Voatz has disclosed $9.7M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Voatz headquartered?
Voatz is headquartered in Boston, US.