Vorbeck Materials
Jessup, US · Delaware corporation
Founders & leadership
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John S. LettowinCo-founder · CEO
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Ilhan AksayCo-founder
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Carl LettowinVP and General Counsel
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George TunisExecutive
Board
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Benjamin DuPontBoard director
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Emily TunisBoard director
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Ari BlumBoard director
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Kristen SilverbergBoard director
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Ira KuhnBoard director
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William KilbergBoard director
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Sue T. LettowBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$482.6K disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2014–2026
▶$7.5MofferedJun 2026 · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$7.5MofferedJun 2026 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- John S. LettowExecutive Officer, Director
- Emily TunisDirector
- Ari BlumDirector
- Carl LettowExecutive Officer
- Ilhan AksayDirector
- Offering amount
- $7.5M
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$15MofferedApr 2024 · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$15MofferedApr 2024 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ilhan AksayExecutive Officer, Director
- George TunisExecutive Officer, Director
- Kristen SilverbergDirector
- Carl LettowExecutive Officer, Director
- John S. LettowExecutive Officer, Director
- Ira KuhnDirector
- Emily TunisDirector
- William KilbergExecutive Officer, Director
- Benjamin DuPontDirector
- Offering amount
- $15M
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$24.7MofferedSep 2022 · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$24.7MofferedSep 2022 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- William KilbergExecutive Officer, Director
- Ira KuhnDirector
- Kristen SilverbergDirector
- Emily TunisDirector
- Benjamin DuPontDirector
- George TunisExecutive Officer, Director
- Ilhan AksayExecutive Officer, Director
- Carl LettowExecutive Officer, Director
- John S. LettowExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $24.7M
- First sale
- Sep 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$482.6KraisedJul 2014 · 11 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$482.6KraisedJul 2014 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ira F. KuhnDirector
- Ilhan AksayDirector
- Kristen L. SilverbergDirector
- John S. LettowExecutive Officer, Director
- BEnjamin DupontDirector
- Sue T. LettowDirector
- George TunisDirector
- Offering amount
- $482.6K
- Amount sold
- $482.6K
- First sale
- Jul 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 8 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
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| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase I | 2020 | $111.2K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase I | 2013 | $99.5K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase II | 2012 | $730K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2012 | $497.2K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2012 | $149.9K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2011 | $149.9K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase I | 2011 | $99.1K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase I | 2010 | $70K |
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
- Who founded Vorbeck Materials?
- Vorbeck Materials was founded by John S. Lettow, Ilhan Aksay.
- How much funding has Vorbeck Materials raised?
- Vorbeck Materials has disclosed $482.6K raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
- Where is Vorbeck Materials headquartered?
- Vorbeck Materials is headquartered in Jessup, US.