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Voodoo Manufacturing

DefunctYC W17

New York City, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 19 employees · 11 known investors

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Voodoo Manufacturing operates a high-volume 3D printing factory producing plastic parts at scale, alongside offering 3D design services including CAD design to convert concepts into manufacturable files. The company serves manufacturers, designers, and businesses of all sizes needing digital manufacturing from prototyping to production.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRoboticsMedical Devices3D PrintingManufacturingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W17)

Voodoo Manufacturing was founded in 2015 by Max Friefeld, Jon Miller Schwartz, Patrick Deem, and Oliver Ortlieb.

MFMax Friefeld
Max FriefeldCo Founder & CEO2015–2020Max Friefeld holds a degree in Computer and Electrical Engineering from Harvey Mudd College and previously worked at Boston Consulting Group advising on operations and go-to-market strategy. He co-founded Layer By Layer and Voodoo Manufacturing, both backed by Y Combinator.30 Under 30 2016
JMJon Miller Schwartz
Jon Miller SchwartzCo-Founder & Chief Product Officer2015–2020Jon Miller Schwartz has worked on industrial robotics and manufacturing at multiple companies including Arena AI, Voodoo Manufacturing, Body Labs, and Layer By Layer, spanning roles from founding through engineering.
PDPatrick Deem
Patrick DeemCo-Founder and CFO / Head of Business Development2015–2021Patrick Deem is founder and CFO of Voodoo Manufacturing (YC W17), a digital manufacturing company producing 3D-printed plastic parts and design services. Prior to Voodoo, he served as head of M&A and strategic partnerships at MakerBot Industries and worked as an investment analyst at hedge funds, bringing two decades of experience in finance, strategy, and business development.
OOOliver Ortlieb
Oliver OrtliebCo-founder & CTO2015–2020
JS
Jonathan SchwartzFounder

Investors · 11

Also in the syndicate · 2

Y Combinator Continuity FundY Combinator's

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$6.7M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2017

▶$6.7MraisedJun 2017 · 45 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Max FriefeldExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Jonathan SchwartzExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Oliver OrtliebExecutive Officer, Promoter
  • Patrick DeemExecutive Officer, Promoter
Offering amount
$6.7M
Amount sold
$6.7M
First sale
May 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
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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2 people who came through Voodoo Manufacturing went on to found or lead other companies.

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What does Voodoo Manufacturing do?
Voodoo Manufacturing operates a high-volume 3D printing factory producing plastic parts at scale, alongside offering 3D design services including CAD design to convert concepts into manufacturable files. The company serves manufacturers, designers, and businesses of all sizes needing digital manufacturing from prototyping to production.
Who founded Voodoo Manufacturing?
Voodoo Manufacturing was founded by Max Friefeld, Jon Miller Schwartz, Patrick Deem, Oliver Ortlieb in 2015.
Who are Voodoo Manufacturing's investors?
Voodoo Manufacturing's investors include Gaingels, Western Technology Investment, Y Combinator, 645 Ventures, General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins, KPCB Edge, NextView Ventures and 1 more.
How much funding has Voodoo Manufacturing raised?
Voodoo Manufacturing has disclosed $6.7M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Voodoo Manufacturing headquartered?
Voodoo Manufacturing is headquartered in New York City, US.