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Barfly Ventures

Grand Rapids, US · Founded 2010 · Michigan LLC · 2 known investors

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Founders & leadership

Barfly Ventures was founded in 2010 by Mark Sellers and Mark A. Sellers, III.

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Mark SellersManager of Barfly Management, LLC, the Manager of the Issuer
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Mark A. Sellers, IIIManager of Barfly Management, LLC, the Manager of the Issuer

Investors · 2

Also in the syndicate · 1

Congruent Investment Partners

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$11.6M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2013–2022

▶$6MraisedFeb 2019 · 1 investors · Restaurants
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mark SellersExecutive Officer, Promoter
Offering amount
$7M
Amount sold
$6M
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Jan 2019
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Michigan
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5MraisedAug 2016 · 5 investors · Restaurants
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mark SellersExecutive Officer, Promoter
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$5M
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Aug 2016
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Michigan
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$600KraisedFeb 2014 · 3 investors · Restaurants
Rule 506(c)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mark A. Sellers, IIIExecutive Officer, Promoter
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$600K
Minimum investment
$100K
First sale
Dec 2013
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Michigan, 2010
Federal exemptions
06c
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Barfly Ventures?
Barfly Ventures was founded by Mark Sellers, Mark A. Sellers, III in 2010.
Who are Barfly Ventures's investors?
Barfly Ventures's investors include Main Street Capital.
How much funding has Barfly Ventures raised?
Barfly Ventures has disclosed $11.6M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Barfly Ventures headquartered?
Barfly Ventures is headquartered in Grand Rapids, US.