Art Blocks
Marfa, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors
Founders & leadership
Art Blocks was founded in 2021 by Erick Calderon.
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Erick CalderonFounder
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$6.8M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2021
▶$6MraisedAug 2021 · 19 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$6MraisedAug 2021 · 19 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Erick CalderonExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $6M
- Amount sold
- $6M
- First sale
- Jul 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$790KraisedMay 2021 · 17 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$790KraisedMay 2021 · 17 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Erick CalderonExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $790K
- Amount sold
- $790K
- First sale
- Mar 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- 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
- Who founded Art Blocks?
- Art Blocks was founded by Erick Calderon in 2021.
- Who are Art Blocks's investors?
- Art Blocks's investors include Collab+Currency, Narcissus Ventures.
- How much funding has Art Blocks raised?
- Art Blocks has disclosed $6.8M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Art Blocks headquartered?
- Art Blocks is headquartered in Marfa, US.

