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Volta Industries

San Francisco, US · Founded 2010 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors

Founders & leadership

Volta Industries was founded in 2010 by Scott Mercer and Christopher Wendel.

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Scott MercerCo-founder
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Christopher WendelCo-founder
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David ElisofonExecutive
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Michael MenendezExecutive
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CHRISTOPHER WENDELNamed on SEC filing
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MICHAEL MENENDEZNamed on SEC filing
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SCOTT MERCERNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Peter SecorBoard director

Investors · 5

Celesta CapitalMenlo Park · $5M – $20M
Celesta CapitalSan Francisco
Blue StartupsreportedHonolulu · $250K
Energize CapitalreportedChicago · $10M – $20Mvia John Tough · board
EPIC VENTURESreportedSalt Lake City

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$65.6M disclosed across 8 rounds · 2012–2019

▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

In the news

Volta Industries Raises Seed Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Jan 2014

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Volta Industries?
Volta Industries was founded by Scott Mercer, Christopher Wendel in 2010.
Who are Volta Industries's investors?
Volta Industries's investors include Celesta Capital, Celesta Capital, Blue Startups, Energize Capital, EPIC VENTURES.
How much funding has Volta Industries raised?
Volta Industries has disclosed $65.6M raised across 8 rounds.
Where is Volta Industries headquartered?
Volta Industries is headquartered in San Francisco, US.