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Balloon

500 Global

Brooklyn, US · Founded 2016 · 6 known investors

Balloon is a research-backed collaboration platform that lets leaders gather anonymous input from their teams through a structured process called a Flight, reducing groupthink and surfacing ideas based on merit. It serves organizational leaders and teams for use cases such as meetings, market research, team alignment, ideation, planning, and retrospectives.

Founders & leadership

Balloon was founded in 2016 by Amanda Greenberg, Noah Bornstein, Jens-Jakob Lennert-Sandgreen, and Yuki Nicolette Kotani.

AGAmanda Greenberg
Amanda GreenberginCo-Founder
NBNoah Bornstein
Noah BornsteininCo-Founder
JL
Jens-Jakob Lennert-SandgreenCo-founder
YN
Yuki Nicolette KotaniCo-founder

Investors · 6

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements
$500KofferedApr 2017 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jens-Jakob Lennert-SandgreenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Yuki Nicolette KotaniExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$500K
Minimum investment
$25K
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
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 Balloon do?
Balloon is a research-backed collaboration platform that lets leaders gather anonymous input from their teams through a structured process called a Flight, reducing groupthink and surfacing ideas based on merit. It serves organizational leaders and teams for use cases such as meetings, market research, team alignment, ideation, planning, and retrospectives.
Who founded Balloon?
Balloon was founded by Amanda Greenberg, Noah Bornstein, Jens-Jakob Lennert-Sandgreen, Yuki Nicolette Kotani in 2016.
Who are Balloon's investors?
Balloon's investors include 37 Angels, 500 Global, DragonX, Lauder Partners, PLG Ventures, SuperAngel.Fund.
Where is Balloon headquartered?
Balloon is headquartered in Brooklyn, US.