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Max Friefeld

Founder

Founder at Ultra · CEO at Voodoo Manufacturing · Founder at Layer By Layer

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

FoundedLayer By Layer · YCUltra · YCVoodoo Manufacturing · YC

30 Under 30 2016 · Manufacturing & Industry

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About

Max Friefeld studied computer and electrical engineering at Harvey Mudd College and co-founded two Y Combinator-backed companies: Layer By Layer and Voodoo Manufacturing. Before starting Ultra, he worked at Boston Consulting Group on operations optimization for major logistics networks and go-to-market strategy for robotics companies.

Founder at UltraYC S24

Intro paths

YC

Max went through Y Combinator (Summer 2024) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

GP

Their group partner at YC was Jared Friedman, YC Group Partner — the partner who ran Ultra's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗

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In turn, Max can intro founders to Ultra's investors below.

Ultra's investors · 21

Agrolimen Venturessince 2026Awz VenturesToronto · since 2026Batch Venturessince 2026Good FriendsSan Francisco · $250K – $1M checks · since 2026Great Wave VenturesNew York · $250K – $1M checks · since 2026HyperSan Francisco · $250K – $300K checks · since 2026Jude GomilaLynnwood · since 2026Left Lane CapitalNew York · $5M – $75M checks · since 2026Maiora Rebel Venturessince 2026NextView VenturesNew York · $250K – $4M checks · since 2026Nirman InvestmentsSilicon Valley · since 2026OurCrowdJerusalem · since 2026Partners Investment Co. Ltd.Seoul · since 2026PioneerToronto, Ontario · since 2026Rebel FundSan Francisco · $100K – $5M checks · since 2026Sequoia CapitalMenlo Park · $100K – $50M checks · since 2026StoryHouseSisters · since 2026Tango.vcRedwood City · $50K – $250K checks · since 2026Valon Capitalsince 2026VeredasBrooklyn · since 2026Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2024

Co-founders at Ultra

JMJon Miller Schwartz
Jon Miller SchwartzCEO
CPChetan Parthiban
Chetan ParthibanFounder
JS
Jonathan SchwartzExecutive Officer, Director
OO
Oliver OrtliebCTO
ED
Eric DrymerFounder

CEO at Voodoo ManufacturingYC W17

Intro paths

YC

Max went through Y Combinator (Winter 2017) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Max can intro founders to Voodoo Manufacturing's investors below.

Voodoo Manufacturing's investors · 7

645 VenturesNew York · $1M – $15M checks · since 2017General CatalystSan Francisco · $30M checks · since 2017Kleiner PerkinsMenlo Park · $500K – $15M checks · since 2017KPCB EdgeSan Francisco · $25K – $250K checks · since 2017NextView VenturesNew York · $250K – $4M checks · since 2017Stanford UniversityStanford · since 2017Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2017

Co-founders at Voodoo Manufacturing

JMJon Miller Schwartz
Jon Miller SchwartzCPO
PDPatrick Deem
Patrick DeemCFO / Head of Business Development
OO
Oliver OrtliebFounder
JS
Jonathan SchwartzFounder

Founder at Layer By LayerYC S13

Intro paths

YC

Max went through Y Combinator (Summer 2013) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Max can intro founders to Layer By Layer's investors below.

Layer By Layer's investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2013

Co-founders at Layer By Layer

JMJon Miller Schwartz
Jon Miller SchwartzCEO

Frequently asked questions

Who is Max Friefeld?
Max Friefeld studied computer and electrical engineering at Harvey Mudd College and co-founded two Y Combinator-backed companies: Layer By Layer and Voodoo Manufacturing. Before starting Ultra, he worked at Boston Consulting Group on operations optimization for major logistics networks and go-to-market strategy for robotics companies.
Where does Max Friefeld work?
Max Friefeld is Founder of Layer By Layer and Founder at Ultra and CEO at Voodoo Manufacturing.
What companies did Max Friefeld found?
Max Friefeld founded Layer By Layer, Ultra, Voodoo Manufacturing.

Founder mafias

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Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Jon Miller SchwartzCEOFounded Ultra +1

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