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Atlas Obscura

Brooklyn, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

Founders & leadership

Atlas Obscura was founded in 2014 by Dylan Thuras and Joshua Foer.

DT
Dylan ThurasCo-founder
JF
Joshua FoerCo-founder
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David PlotzExecutive

Board

TL
Thomas LehrmanBoard director
JBJohn Backus
John BackusBoard directorCo-Founder and Managing Partner at PROOF

Investors · 2

AlleyCorpreportedNew York · $1M – $5M
PROOFreportedArlington

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$34.3M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2016–2024

▶$3.9MraisedMar 2024 · 25 investors · Other Travel
Rule 506(b)
Atlas Obscura looks to raise $10M at a $24M valuationdigiday.com · Feb 2024
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John BackusDirector
  • Shane CaiazzoDirector
  • Ron SternDirector
  • Karin TimponeDirector
  • Warren WebsterExecutive Officer, Director
  • Joshua FoerDirector
  • Dylan ThurasDirector
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$3.9M
First sale
Feb 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$19.1MraisedJun 2019 · 10 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Airbnb Leads $20M Funding Round into Atlas Obscurawsj.com · Sep 2019
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kimberly DobsonDirector
  • Thomas LehrmanDirector
  • John BackusDirector
  • Dylan ThurasExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Joshua FoerExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • David PlotzExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$20M
Amount sold
$19.1M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Jun 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.8MraisedAug 2017 · 15 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dylan ThurasExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • David PlotzExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Deepak KandaswamyDirector
  • John BackusDirector
  • Thomas LehrmanDirector
  • Joshua FoerExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$7.5M
Amount sold
$6.8M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Jul 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.6MraisedFeb 2016 · 45 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Thomas LehrmanDirector
  • David PlotzExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • John BackusDirector
  • Dylan ThurasExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Joshua FoerExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$5.2M
Amount sold
$4.6M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Feb 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
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

Atlas Obscura looks to raise $10M at a $24M valuationdigiday.com · Feb 2024Airbnb Leads $20M Funding Round into Atlas Obscurawsj.com · Sep 2019

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Atlas Obscura?
Atlas Obscura was founded by Dylan Thuras, Joshua Foer in 2014.
Who are Atlas Obscura's investors?
Atlas Obscura's investors include AlleyCorp, PROOF.
How much funding has Atlas Obscura raised?
Atlas Obscura has disclosed $34.3M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Atlas Obscura headquartered?
Atlas Obscura is headquartered in Brooklyn, US.