Tech Company Financing Transactions

The Vehicle Production Group Funding Round

Perseus and private investors joined a $160 million funding round for The Vehicle Production Group. This venture round was recorded on 8/8/2008.

Transaction Overview

Announced On
8/8/2008
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$160,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Investors
Proceeds Purpose
Proceeds from the financing will be used for continued vehicle engineering, production tooling, vehicle testing and validation.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Transportation
Mailing Address
105 N. Niles Ave. 630
South Bend, IN 46617
USA
Email Address
Overview
Based in Troy, Michigan, The Vehicle Production Group LLC (VPG) is an original equipment manufacturer. Our "purpose-built" multi-use vehicle has been designed and engineered from the ground up specifically for paratransit and taxicab fleets as well as the retail consumer.
Profile
The Vehicle Production Group LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
The Vehicle Production Group Company Twitter Account
Company News
The Vehicle Production Group News
Facebook
The Vehicle Production Group on Facebook
YouTube
The Vehicle Production Group on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chairman
Fred Drasner
  Fred Drasner LinkedIn Profile  Fred Drasner Twitter Account  Fred Drasner News  Fred Drasner on Facebook
Chief Executive Officer
John Walsh
  John Walsh LinkedIn Profile  John Walsh Twitter Account  John Walsh News  John Walsh on Facebook
Chief Financial Officer
Joseph Vecchiolla
  Joseph Vecchiolla LinkedIn Profile  Joseph Vecchiolla Twitter Account  Joseph Vecchiolla News  Joseph Vecchiolla on Facebook
Chief Marketing Officer
Michael Carney
  Michael Carney LinkedIn Profile  Michael Carney Twitter Account  Michael Carney News  Michael Carney on Facebook
Chief Operating Officer
Matt DeMars
  Matt DeMars LinkedIn Profile  Matt DeMars Twitter Account  Matt DeMars News  Matt DeMars on Facebook


 

 

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