CASE STUDY · 2022 · AEROSPACE

Rosotics raised $1M from intros made through MatCap.

3D-printing drones for massive structures, starting with rockets.

FOUNDER

Christian LaRosa

SECTOR

Advanced Manufacturing · Aerospace

STAGE

Pre-seed → Seed

LOCATION

Arizona

RAISED

$1M

MATCAP'S ROLE

Sourcing, warm intros, financing-mechanics advisory

The challenge

Christian had a serious vision and serious technology — autonomous metal 3D-printing drones — but no investor relationships and no playbook for the basic mechanics of a fundraise. He needed both intros and a guide on SAFEs, valuations, and how to run a round.

What MatCap did

Hosted Christian on the podcast to internalize the vision.
Mapped the round against MatCap's investor network.
Wrote a forwardable intro email (Feb 9, 2022) and ran it.
Made multiple VC introductions.
Real-time advisory through SAFE structuring and term negotiation.

The outcome

$1M raised through MatCap intros.
Investors included Draper, Vibe Capital, and a Sequoia Scout.
Pre-seed → Seed round closed.

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