What VetPowered does

VetPowered, LLC is a privately-held, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered at 2717 Boston Avenue, San Diego, CA, founded in 2009 by Hernán Luis y Prado, a former U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman and Surface Warfare Officer with three combat tours. The company operates a hybrid model that combines a contract manufacturing services business — CNC milling (including 5-axis), CNC turning, CNC laser cutting, CNC waterjet cutting, CNC plasma cutting, welding and fabrication, 3D printing (Stratasys Fortus 450 and MarkForged Carbon Fiber), prototyping, and mobile industrial equipment maintenance and repair — with a direct-to-consumer e-commerce line of branded products sold via vetpowered.com and an authorized dealer network. Branded SKUs include the patented Warrior Welding Table ($1,200-$4,674) and patent-pending Warrior Welding Wagon ($1,599.99), VMG MK-15 and MK-10 weapon-system cleaners ($33.99 each), heavy-duty GoPro mounts, stainless steel Warrior Goblets, flag business-card holders, custom anodized awards and trophies (200+ piece runs), and VetPowered apparel ($24.99).

VetPowered serves three primary customer segments: (i) manufacturing and industrial companies in aerospace and defense, heavy equipment, and shipbuilding requiring AS9100D-certified precision parts and welding; (ii) welding and metal-fabrication shops purchasing branded equipment; and (iii) Veterans, active-duty service members, and their supporters purchasing Veteran-made consumer goods. Revenue streams span professional services (machining, fabrication, repair), hardware and equipment resales (Betenbender, HE&M Saw, Metabo, Miyachi, Sandvik Coromant, Scotchman, Snap-On), and one-time product e-commerce. All profits are directed to Workshops for Warriors, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that trains, certifies, and places Veterans, Wounded Warriors, and Transitioning Service Members into advanced-manufacturing careers.

The firm is certified 8(a), AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015 (both quality certifications valid through 2028-08-01), HUBZone, SDVSB, Minority Owned, Small Business/Micro-SB, and holds California Class B General Contractor license #994652 plus C-10 Electrical, C-36 Plumbing, and C-43 Sheet Metal endorsements. Go-to-market is product-led and direct-to-consumer for branded SKUs and direct-service for B2B contracts, supported by Instagram organic social and email marketing. VetPowered operates from a single facility and has 11-50 employees.

Name

VetPowered

Legal name

VetPowered, LLC

Website

https://vetpowered.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Veteran-owned San Diego advanced-manufacturing firm (founded 2009) providing AS9100D-certified CNC machining, fabrication, welding, and equipment repair to aerospace, heavy equipment, and shipbuilding clients, plus direct-to-consumer sales of branded Veteran-made products, with all profits supporting the Workshops for Warriors nonprofit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct e-commerce sales of manufactured products including welding equipment, gun cleaning tools, apparel, awards/trophies, and accessories. Products shipped directly to consumers with standard 72-hour shipping for in-stock items.
2. Machining Services: CNC milling, turning, drilling, punching, cutting, sawing, shearing, and bending services for custom manufacturing needs.
3. Fabrication Services: Welding, CNC laser cutting, CNC laser engraving, CNC waterjet cutting, prototyping, short and long production runs, and research & development services.
4. Maintenance and Repair Services: Mobile repair services traveling onsite to repair and recondition advanced manufacturing equipment. Preventive maintenance plans, machine tool assessments, and emergency repair services.
5. Equipment Sales: Sales of equipment, parts and machines from manufacturers including Betenbender, HE&M Saw, Metabo, Miyachi, Sandvik Coromant, Scotchman Industries, and Snap-On.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VetPowered is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned advanced manufacturing company that delivers CNC machining, metal fabrication, welding, and industrial equipment maintenance and repair services to aerospace, defense, heavy equipment, and shipbuilding customers. In parallel, it designs, manufactures, and sells a line of branded Veteran-made products—including patented welding tables and wagons, AR10/AR15 gun cleaners, GoPro mounts, custom awards, drinkware, business card holders, and apparel—through its own e-commerce storefront and authorized dealer network.

Product overview

VetPowered is a Veteran-owned advanced manufacturing company that produces a portfolio of industrial and consumer products alongside machining, fabrication, and repair services. The core product line includes the Warrior Welding Table and Warrior Welding Wagon (industrial welding equipment with patented fixturing systems), VMG MK-10™ and MK-15™ gun cleaners (patented carbon removal tools for AR10/AR15 weapon systems), GoPro™ Mounts (durable camera mounts), Stainless Steel Warrior Goblet (custom engraved drinkware), Flag Business Card Holders, Custom Awards & Trophies, and VetPowered Apparel. Services include CNC milling, turning, laser cutting, waterjet cutting, welding/fabrication, and industrial equipment maintenance and repair. All products and services support Workshops for Warriors, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit training Veterans for advanced manufacturing careers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VetPowered Brand: Company's proprietary product line including welding equipment, gun cleaners, and custom manufacturing products.

Products and services

• Warrior Welding Table

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves up to 4 hours in AR15/AR10 gun cleaning time with patented VMG cleaners

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Workshops for WarriorscoreOthersVetPowered's primary social impact partnership. Every product made and service offered supports Workshops for Warriors, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that trains, certifies, and places Veterans, Wounded Warriors, and Transitioning Service Members into advanced manufacturing careers. This mission-driven model is central to VetPowered's brand and operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Magpul Industries: Veteran-founded manufacturer of firearms accessories, magazines, and related AR-pattern products. Directly comparable to VetPowered on the VMG MK-15/MK-10 gun cleaner product line and on the veteran-owned American-made brand positioning.
• Real Avid: Specialized manufacturer of gun cleaning, maintenance, and armorer tools for AR-platform and modern sporting rifles. The closest direct competitor to VetPowered's patented VMG MK-15 and MK-10 AR weapon system cleaners.
• Strong Hand Tools: Manufacturer of welding tables, fixturing clamps, and fabrication shop equipment. Directly competes with VetPowered's patented Warrior Welding Table and Warrior Welding Wagon in the modular welding fixturing category.
• Brownells: Major retailer and private-label manufacturer of gunsmithing tools, gun cleaning products, and AR accessories. Comparable on D2C distribution of firearms maintenance tools and on serving the same hobbyist/professional armorer customer base as VetPowered's VMG line.
• Otto Engineering: Mid-market precision contract manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, and communications OEMs. Directly comparable to VetPowered's CNC machining, fabrication, and assembly services on the AS9100D-certified aerospace/defense customer side.

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln Electric: Global incumbent manufacturer of welding equipment, consumables, and cutting systems. Overlaps with VetPowered's Warrior Welding Table/Wagon on welding equipment, and shares the broader welding and metal fabrication customer base.
• Miller Electric: Major manufacturer of arc welding equipment, automation, and cutting systems. Comparable to VetPowered's welding services and welding equipment product line, but operates at much larger scale across industrial, aerospace, and fabrication end markets.
• Klein Tools: Established American-made hand tool and occupational PPE manufacturer. Comparable on the American-made premium positioning and on serving trades/professional buyers, though Klein Tools operates across broader categories than VetPowered's specialized product set.
• Milwaukee Tool: Dominant professional power tool, accessory, and hand tool brand. Comparable to VetPowered on serving professional trades (welders, fabricators, mechanics) and on Made-in-USA premium positioning, though at much greater scale and breadth.

Others

• Protolabs: Digital manufacturing service platform offering CNC machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication on-demand. Comparable to VetPowered's CNC machining and 3D printing services business, but operating as an enabling marketplace rather than a direct services competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VetPowered

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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