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Apkudo

Baltimore, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 234 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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Apkudo manages the supply chain for connected devices, extending their lifespan and reducing electronic waste through circular economy practices. The company serves manufacturers, retailers, and consumers seeking to repurpose or sustainably dispose of technology devices.

Founders & leadership

Apkudo was founded in 2019 by Benjamin Leslie and Joshua Matthews.

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Benjamin LeslieChief Technology Officer
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Joshua MatthewsChief Executive Officer and Secretary
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Timothy LaughlinChief Financial Officer
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Nick ChenNamed on SEC filing

Board

LDLawson DeVries
Lawson DeVriesBoard directorManaging General Partner at Grotech Ventures
BCBrian Carney
Brian CarneyBoard directorGeneral Partner at Harbert Growth Partners
DHDaniel Hanks
Daniel HanksBoard directorManaging Partner at Lavrock Ventures
GKGeorge Krautzel
George KrautzelDirector, Board of DirectorsManaging Partner at MissionOG

Investors · 6

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$66M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2020–2023

▶$37.5MraisedMar 2023 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • MARTIN AARESDirector
  • LAWSON DEVRIESDirector
  • BENJAMIN LESLIEExecutive Officer, Director
  • GEORGE KRAUTZELDirector
  • JOSHUA MATTHEWSExecutive Officer, Director
  • CHAD GOTTESMANExecutive Officer
  • BRIAN CARNEYDirector
Offering amount
$37.5M
Amount sold
$37.5M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Jan 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$14.5MraisedFeb 2022 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • BENJAMIN LESLIEExecutive Officer, Director
  • TIMOTHY LAUGHLINExecutive Officer
  • GEORGE KRAUTZELDirector
  • LAWSON DEVRIESDirector
  • JOSHUA MATTHEWSExecutive Officer, Director
  • DANIEL HANKSDirector
  • BRIAN CARNEYDirector
  • NING NICHOLAS CHENDirector
Offering amount
$14.5M
Amount sold
$14.5M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Dec 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$14MraisedNov 2020 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Timothy LaughlinExecutive Officer
  • Nick ChenDirector
  • Benjamin LeslieExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lawson DeVriesDirector
  • Joshua MatthewsExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brian CarneyDirector
  • Daniel HanksDirector
  • George KrautzelDirector
Offering amount
$14.2M
Amount sold
$14M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Oct 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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 Apkudo do?
Apkudo manages the supply chain for connected devices, extending their lifespan and reducing electronic waste through circular economy practices. The company serves manufacturers, retailers, and consumers seeking to repurpose or sustainably dispose of technology devices.
Who founded Apkudo?
Apkudo was founded by Benjamin Leslie, Joshua Matthews in 2019.
Who are Apkudo's investors?
Apkudo's investors include Grotech Ventures, IronGate Capital Advisors, MissionOG, Harbert Growth Partners, Lavrock Ventures, Traverse Venture.
How much funding has Apkudo raised?
Apkudo has disclosed $66M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Apkudo headquartered?
Apkudo is headquartered in Baltimore, US.