VQ Research

VQ Research

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About this raise: VQ Research, with a valuation of $9.84 million, is raising funds on StartEngine. The company is using its patented 3D printing technology to advance the manufacturing of passive electronic components. VQ Research offers scalable and cost-effective manufacturing of passive electronic components to solve critical supply chain challenges across multiple industries. The business is known for its prototypes and innovative designs, such as its wavy egg-crate capacitors, and will find use in industries like aerospace, medical, telecom, EV, general electronics, and AI. Dr. John Leroy Gustafson, Chris Edward Piercy, and Robert Stanley Lott founded VQ Research in November 2014. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $123,999.12 and a maximum target of $1.23 million. The campaign proceeds will be used for research and development, operations, and debt retirement.

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Investment Overview

Committed this round: $21,142

Deal Terms

Total Commitments ($USD)

Platform
StartEngine
Start Date
12/19/2024
Close Date
03/19/2025
Min. Goal
$123,999
Max. Goal
$1,234,998
Min. Investment

$350

Security Type

Equity - Common

Series

Seed

SEC Filing Type

RegCF    Open SEC Filing

Price Per Share

$1.08

Pre-Money Valuation

$9,844,621

Company & Team

Company

Year Founded
2014
Industry
Consumer Products, Goods & Services
Tech Sector
Hardwaretech
Distribution Model
B2B
Margin
Medium
Capital Intensity
Low
Location
Mountain View, California
Business Type
Growth
Company Website
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Team

Employees
5
Prior Founder Exits?
Yes
Founder Name
Robert Lott
Title
CEO
Founder Name
John Gustafson
Title
Chief Scientist Officer
Founder Name
Chris Piercy
Title
Chairman

Financials

as of October 17, 2024
 Revenue
$0
 Monthly Burn
$13,792
 Runway
3.9 months

Summary Profit and Loss Statement

FY 2023 FY 2022

Revenue

$0

$1,859

COGS

$0

$709

Tax

$0

$0

 

 

Net Income

$-165,501

$-315,278

Summary Balance Sheet

FY 2023 FY 2022

Cash

$16,507

$5,645

Accounts Receivable

$0

$0

Total Assets

$172,425

$240,747

Short-Term Debt

$30,000

$30,000

Long-Term Debt

$172,425

$240,747

Total Liabilities

$202,425

$270,747

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Company Funding & Growth

Funding history

Total Prior Capital Raised
$1,119,000
VC Backed?
No
Close Date Platform Valuation Total Raised Security Type Status Reg Type
03/19/2025 StartEngine $9,844,621 $21,142 Equity - Common Active RegCF
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VQ Research on StartEngine 2024
Platform: StartEngine
Security Type: Equity - Common
Valuation: $9,844,621
Price per Share: $1.08

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