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6AM City
Greenville, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors
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6AM City designs, launches, manages, and monetizes newsletters for local and niche audiences, combining editorial strategy with scalable systems. It operates as a newsletter media and services business serving communities and brand partners.
Founders & leadership
6AM City was founded in 2016 by Ryan Heafy and Ryan Johnston.
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Ryan HeafyCo-Founder and COOHe holds a degree in mechanical engineering and previously worked in aerospace supply chain at Sikorsky Aircraft and in manufacturing operations before transitioning to the media sector.
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Ryan JohnstonCo-founder · Chief Executive OfficerRyan Johnston is CEO and founder of 6AM City, a newsletter media company launched in 2016 that delivers local news and community content across 28 U.S. cities. He previously co-founded Southern Tide in 2005, launched College Comfort in 2002, served as Publisher of Upstate Business Journal from 2012 to 2018, and held a Vice President role in commercial real estate at Trinity Partners; he studied Management and Entrepreneurship at Clemson University.
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Douglas GreenlawNamed on SEC filing
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Mark JohnstonNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$15.3M disclosed across 4 of 5 rounds · 2017–2024
▶$11MraisedFeb 2024 · 9 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$11MraisedFeb 2024 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- ADAM OSTROWDirector
- MATTHEW SAMOSTDirector
- RYAN JOHNSTONExecutive Officer, Director
- RYAN HEAFYExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $16M
- Amount sold
- $11M
- First sale
- Jan 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3.3MraisedFeb 2021 · 17 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$3.3MraisedFeb 2021 · 17 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ryan JohnstonExecutive Officer, Director
- Christopher FinkDirector
- Jeff LudwigDirector
- Ryan HeafyExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3.5M
- Amount sold
- $3.3M
- First sale
- Dec 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$500KraisedFeb 2019 · 3 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$500KraisedFeb 2019 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ryan JohnstonExecutive Officer, Director
- Ryan HeafyExecutive Officer, Director
- Douglas GreenlawDirector
- Mark JohnstonExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $500K
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- First sale
- Jul 2018
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, South Carolina, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$500KraisedOct 2017 · 2 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$500KraisedOct 2017 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Douglas GreenlawDirector
- Mark JohnstonExecutive Officer, Director
- Ryan HeafyExecutive Officer, Director
- Ryan JohnstonExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $500K
- Minimum investment
- $250K
- First sale
- Sep 2017
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, South Carolina, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does 6AM City do?
- 6AM City designs, launches, manages, and monetizes newsletters for local and niche audiences, combining editorial strategy with scalable systems. It operates as a newsletter media and services business serving communities and brand partners.
- Who founded 6AM City?
- 6AM City was founded by Ryan Heafy, Ryan Johnston in 2016.
- Who are 6AM City's investors?
- 6AM City's investors include Johnson Venture Partners, VentureSouth, Cerity Partners Ventures.
- How much funding has 6AM City raised?
- 6AM City has disclosed $15.3M raised across 4 of its 5 known rounds.
- Where is 6AM City headquartered?
- 6AM City is headquartered in Greenville, US.