What is VICIS?
Founded in 2014, VICIS operates at the intersection of material science and athletic performance. The company specializes in the engineering and manufacturing of advanced football helmets that utilize sophisticated structural designs to mitigate both linear and rotational impact forces. By prioritizing biomechanical research and rigorous testing, VICIS has effectively disrupted the traditional sporting goods market, offering a superior alternative to conventional head protection. Their commitment to reducing the severity of concussions has made them a vital partner for professional and collegiate athletic programs seeking to prioritize player welfare through technological innovation.
How much funding has VICIS raised?
VICIS has raised a total of $69.3M across 7 funding rounds:
Private Equity
$3M
Angel/Seed
$8M
Series A
$10M
Multiple Rounds
$18.2M
Series B
$30M
Private Equity (2015): $3M, investors not publicly disclosed
Angel/Seed (2016): $8M led by Roger Staubach and Robert Nelsen
Series A (2016): $10M supported by Trilogy Equity Partners
Other Financing Round (2017): $10M featuring Harry Fath and angelMD
Private Equity (2017): $7M backed by The Peregrine Group
Debt (2017): $1.2M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series B (2018): $30M led by Rx3 Ventures
Key Investors in VICIS
Trilogy Equity Partners
A venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in technology and software, providing strategic guidance to help companies scale operations effectively.
angelMD
A specialized investment platform that connects medical startups with a network of physicians and healthcare professionals to foster innovation in medical technology.
The Peregrine Group
A real estate advisory and project management firm that provides comprehensive asset management and strategic transactional support across various commercial and institutional sectors.
What's next for VICIS?
With the recent influx of capital, VICIS is well-positioned to scale its manufacturing capabilities and expand its research and development initiatives. The company's strategic roadmap likely involves deepening its penetration into the professional sports market while exploring potential applications for its impact-mitigation technology in other high-risk sectors. As the firm transitions from its initial growth phase into a more mature enterprise-level operation, the focus will remain on maintaining its competitive edge through continuous product iteration and the pursuit of new intellectual property. Investors are closely monitoring how this latest round of financing will facilitate the broader adoption of their safety-first engineering standards across the global sports landscape.
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