Volta
San Francisco, US · Founded 2010 · 12 known investors
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Volta Charging operates a network of EV chargers located at retail and commercial destinations across the United States, accessible through the JOLT mobile app. The company aims to reduce barriers to EV adoption by providing convenient, app-enabled charging infrastructure in places where people already visit.
Founders & leadership
DE
David ElisofonExecutive
CW
Christopher Wendel
MM
Michael Menendez
SM
Scott Mercer
Board
PS
Peter SecorBoard director
Investors · 12
500 GlobalSan Francisco · $150K
ACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSSan Francisco · $10M – $30M
Autotech VenturesMenlo Park · $1M – $8M
Brighter CapitalCupertino · $25K – $100Kvia Yun-Fang Juan · inferred
Celesta CapitalSan Francisco
Celesta CapitalMenlo Park · $5M – $20M
Energize CapitalChicago · $10M – $20M
Energy Impact PartnersNew York · $5M – $20M
Nautilus Ventures Management Company (Us), LlcPalo Alto
SQN Venture Partners, LLCCharleston
Blue StartupsreportedHonolulu · $250K
EPIC VENTURESreportedSalt Lake City
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$65.6M disclosed across 8 of 10 rounds · 2012–2024
▶$12MraisedJun 2019 · 5 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$12MraisedJun 2019 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Debra CrowExecutive Officer
- Christopher WendelExecutive Officer, Director
- Scott MercerExecutive Officer, Director
- John ToughDirector
- Eli AhetoDirector
- Anup JacobDirector
- Kathy SavittDirector
- James DeGrawExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $20M
- Amount sold
- $12M
- First sale
- Jun 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$32.2MraisedJul 2018 · 25 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$32.2MraisedJul 2018 · 25 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Eli AhetoDirector
- Jim MurphyDirector
- Debra CrowExecutive Officer
- Scott MercerExecutive Officer, Director
- Drew LipsherExecutive Officer
- Christopher WendelExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $35M
- Amount sold
- $32.2M
- First sale
- Mar 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1MraisedFeb 2018 · 7 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$1MraisedFeb 2018 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Drew LipsherExecutive Officer
- Christopher WendelExecutive Officer, Director
- Peter SecorDirector
- Eli AhetoDirector
- Scott MercerExecutive Officer, Director
- David ElisofonExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $1M
- First sale
- Jan 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$11.5MraisedOct 2016 · 16 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$11.5MraisedOct 2016 · 16 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- CHRISTOPHER WENDELExecutive Officer, Director
- SCOTT MERCERExecutive Officer, Director
- DREW LIPSHERExecutive Officer
- PETER SECORDirector
- ELI AHETODirector
- MICHAEL MENENDEZExecutive Officer
- DAVID ELISOFONExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $15.6M
- Amount sold
- $11.5M
- First sale
- Oct 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$895KraisedDec 2015 · 4 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$895KraisedDec 2015 · 4 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Peter SecorDirector
- Scott MercerExecutive Officer, Director
- David ElisofonExecutive Officer
- Michael MenendezExecutive Officer
- Christopher WendelExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3.5M
- Amount sold
- $895K
- First sale
- Dec 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2010
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5.7MraisedDec 2014 · 55 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$5.7MraisedDec 2014 · 55 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- CHRISTIAN PUSCASIUDirector
- SCOTT MERCERExecutive Officer, Director
- MICHAEL MENENDEZExecutive Officer
- CHRISTOPHER WENDELExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $8.2M
- Amount sold
- $5.7M
- First sale
- Dec 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2010
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$500KraisedMar 2014 · 4 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$500KraisedMar 2014 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- MICHAEL MENENDEZExecutive Officer
- SCOTT MERCERExecutive Officer
- CHRISTOPHER WENDELExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $2.5M
- Amount sold
- $500K
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- First sale
- Mar 2014
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Hawaii, 2010
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.9MraisedMar 2014 · 40 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.9MraisedMar 2014 · 40 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- CHRISTOPHER WENDELExecutive Officer
- MICHAEL MENENDEZExecutive Officer
- SCOTT MERCERExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $2.5M
- Amount sold
- $1.9M
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- First sale
- Jul 2012
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Hawaii, 2010
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Volta do?
- Volta Charging operates a network of EV chargers located at retail and commercial destinations across the United States, accessible through the JOLT mobile app. The company aims to reduce barriers to EV adoption by providing convenient, app-enabled charging infrastructure in places where people already visit.
- Who are Volta's investors?
- Volta's investors include 500 Global, ACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERS, Autotech Ventures, Brighter Capital, Celesta Capital, Celesta Capital, Energize Capital, Energy Impact Partners and 4 more.
- How much funding has Volta raised?
- Volta has disclosed $65.6M raised across 8 of its 10 known rounds.
- Where is Volta headquartered?
- Volta is headquartered in San Francisco, US.