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ARC

Philadelphia, US · Founded 2011 · 9 known investors

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736 people in our graph share verified history with the ARC team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Rebecca Jamesunlockedknows Douglas Baldasare · together at The Wharton School (overlapped)
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ARC is a device management system that tracks, charges, and maintains shared enterprise devices like smartphones, tablets, and scanners. It helps organizations reduce device waste, track fleet usage in real time, and improve employee productivity through intelligent charging and integrated reporting.

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Founders & leadership

ARC was founded in 2011 by Douglas Baldasare.

DBDouglas Baldasare
Douglas BaldasareinDouglas Baldasare is a founder of ARC, a device management system for enterprise handheld devices, and serves as Entrepreneur in Residence at University of Pennsylvania's Venture Lab and guest lecturer at Wharton School. He has published in The Huffington Post, Adage, and Luxury Daily, and brings prior experience from ChargeItSpot, which he helped build since 2011.
RKRobert Kay
Robert KayinSenior Vice President Operations2013–2026Robert Kay spent over 12 years in operations and leadership roles at ChargeItSpot, helping scale the device management company to more than $30 million in annual revenue before transitioning to Solar Energy World as a Field Energy Advisor, where he consults with homeowners on solar energy solutions.
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Harsh AgarwalExecutive
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Peter SchmittExecutive

Investors · 9

aVentureSan Francisco
FusionX VenturesSan Diego
Robin Hood VenturesPhiladelphia · $250K – $1Mvia Pitou Devgon · inferred
Soundboard Venture FundNew Jersey
Start Capital
TIA VenturesNew York City
SoundBoard AngelreportedBoonton

Also in the syndicate · 2

Chimera VCleadMIXI Global Investmentslead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements
  • Undisclosed amountPre-Seed FundingSep 2026

    Chimera VC (lead), MIXI Global Investments (lead)

    Source ↗
▶$57.1MraisedAug 2026 · 20 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Douglas BaldasareExecutive Officer, Director
  • Harsh AgarwalExecutive Officer, Director
  • Peter SchmittExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$57.1M
Amount sold
$57.1M
First sale
Jul 2026
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$19.8MraisedOct 2024 · 50 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Douglas BaldasareExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$25M
Amount sold
$19.8M
Proceeds to insiders
$1M
First sale
Apr 2023
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.9MraisedJan 2022 · 58 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Douglas BaldasareExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$6.9M
Sales commissions
$60.5K
Placement agents
SI Securities, LLC
First sale
Oct 2018
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$750KraisedJun 2016 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert KayExecutive Officer
  • Douglas BaldasareExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$750K
First sale
Jun 2016
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$404.7KraisedJun 2016 · 16 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • ROBERT KAYExecutive Officer
  • DOUGLAS BALDASAREExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$500K
Amount sold
$404.7K
First sale
Dec 2015
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5.3MraisedDec 2015 · 63 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • DOUGLAS BALDASAREExecutive Officer, Director
  • ROBERT KAYExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$5.3M
Amount sold
$5.3M
Sales commissions
$64.8K
Placement agents
NORTH CAPITAL PRIVATE SECURITIES CORPORATION, NORTH CAPITAL PRIVATE SECURITIES CORPORATION, NORTH CAPITAL PRIVATE SECURITIES CORPORATION
First sale
Nov 2014
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$100KraisedMar 2014 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert KayExecutive Officer
  • DOUGLAS BALDASAREExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$750K
Amount sold
$100K
First sale
Mar 2014
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

ARC raises INR 10.5 Cr in Pre-Seed Funding led by Chimera VC and MIXI Global Investments - CIO&Leadercioandleader.com · Sep 2026Philly maker of hand-held device tracking software for retailers plans expansion after big investmentinquirer.com · Sep 2026ARC Ride has raised $33.3 million as it expands into South Africathecondia.com · Sep 2026Kenyan e-mobility startup ARC Ride raises $33.3 million - EVSHIFTevshift.com · Sep 2026ARC Raises ₹10.5 Cr to Build an Indian Gaming Handheldstartuptalky.com · Sep 2026Kenyan e-mobility startup ARC Ride raises $33.3 milliontechcabal.com · Sep 2026ChargeItSpot raises almost $20M from investors to fuel growth - Philadelphia Business Journalbizjournals.com · Oct 2024ChargeItSpot raises $5.7M, looks to scale back-of-house charging and tracking platform ARC - Philadelphia Business Journalbizjournals.com · May 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does ARC do?
ARC is a device management system that tracks, charges, and maintains shared enterprise devices like smartphones, tablets, and scanners. It helps organizations reduce device waste, track fleet usage in real time, and improve employee productivity through intelligent charging and integrated reporting.
Who founded ARC?
ARC was founded by Douglas Baldasare in 2011.
Who are ARC's investors?
ARC's investors include aVenture, FusionX Ventures, Robin Hood Ventures, Soundboard Venture Fund, Start Capital, TIA Ventures, SoundBoard Angel.
Where is ARC headquartered?
ARC is headquartered in Philadelphia, US.