Westmag

[PRIVATE]

HQ: South San Francisco, CA · Est. 2025 · 1 model registered

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Westmag: 1 model, $11.0M raised. 2 sources back the record.

Ownership

PRIVATE

Capital / Funding

$11M

Headquarters

South San Francisco, CA

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, headquartered in South San Francisco. The company, short for Western Magnetics Company, vertically integrates design, manufacturing, and supply chain at its Factory 01 facility to onshore production of critical motion components that have historically been dominated by China. Backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, and Menlo Ventures.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 86.4%

Funded with institutional backing on record. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.

Key Facts

Funding11M Seed (a16z-led)
InvestorsAndreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, Menlo Ventures
ProductsDrone motors and robot actuators
ManufacturingFactory 01, South San Francisco (automated)
Target30M annual units by 2030
CEODavid Hansen
COOJordan Sanders
Seed funding1M (2025, led by a16z)
FactoryFactory 01, South San Francisco
Full NameWestern Magnetics Company
FacilityFactory 01, South San Francisco

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Westmag.

Leadership & Founders

4 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

David Hansenreported, not verified

Co-Founder & CEO

Jordan Sandersreported, not verified

Co-Founder & COO

Founding Team

David Hansen[Founder]

cofounder

Jordan Sanders[Founder]

cofounder

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

0 entries
Total Tracked0
Operating0
Announced0
Concluded0

FAQ

11 entries
What is Westmag?

American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, headquartered in South San Francisco. The company, short for Western Magnetics Company, vertically integrates design, manufacturing, and supply chain at its Factory 01 facility to onshore production of critical motion components that have historically been dominated by China. Backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, and Menlo Ventures.

What does Westmag make?

Westmag has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Westmag Motor (Westmag builds physical robots).

Is Westmag publicly traded?

No. Westmag is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who is the CEO of Westmag?

David Hansen is the ceo of Westmag, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Westmag?

Westmag is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $11M in disclosed funding.

How much funding has Westmag raised?

Westmag has raised approximately $11M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Who owns Westmag?

Westmag is privately held and venture-backed ($11M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.

Where does Westmag operate robots?

Westmag is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.

Is Westmag a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Westmag ranks in roughly the top 14% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was Westmag founded?

Westmag was founded in 2025.

Is Westmag safe?

Westmag has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.