Helping hardware startups grow
Our Mission
We provide hands-on technical and business consulting services to hard-tech entrepreneurs in the Mid-Atlantic region since 2016. In addition to access to state‐of‐the‐art equipment, software, and training, NextFab Ventures provides startups with seed capital, introductions to investors, contract manufacturers, and advisors.
Our Team
We are an experienced team of investors, entrepreneurs, and engineers focused on working with hard-tech startups and helping them close their first financing rounds

Dr. Brandi Baldwin
Investment Advisor

Walt Barger
Product Development Engineer

Matt Bell
Director of Product Development

Brad Flaugher
Investment Advisor

Nick Gallagher
Industrial Designer, Fabricator

Dr. Evan Malone
Founding Partner

Alex Numann
Lead Mechanical Engineer

Todor Raykov
Director of Venture Services

Tony Sacksteder
Senior Mechanical Engineer

Ruth Schanbacher

Matt Starfield
Senior Electrical Engineer

David Wargo
Investment Advisor
NextFab Ventures operates an angel group comprised of high-net worth investors. Each member of the group makes their own investment determinations and is responsible for conducting their own due diligence. Investors interested in seeing the startups pitching to our group must meet SEC’s criteria for accredited investors, complete the membership application process, and present a referral from a current group member.