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BaseConnect

Enid, US · Founded 2017 · Oklahoma LLC

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Nathaniel Hardingunlockedknows Tony Weedn · together at United States Air Force (overlapped)
×3knows the team · via United States Air Force
×7knows the team · via University of Oklahoma
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BaseConnect builds a secure, private social network and communication tools (including its ReCaller feature) for military operators, designed to connect troops, communities, and businesses without collecting or monetizing personal data. Its primary customer is the U.S. Department of Defense and related military organizations, with a commercial extension called CityConnect.

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Founders & leadership

BaseConnect was founded in 2017 by Tony Weedn.

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Tony Weednin𝕏FounderTony Weedn served in the U.S. Air Force from 2004 to 2017 and founded several technology companies including GLIP (a SaaS platform for websites and marketing), ProfileOverlays.com (which reached millions of users across 236 countries before Facebook integrated its software), and BaseConnect in 2017, a secure communications platform for the Department of Defense that later expanded to municipal government with CityConnect.

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$250K disclosed across 1 round · 2017

▶$250KraisedApr 2018 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Tony WeednExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$250K
Amount sold
$250K
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Aug 2017
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Oklahoma, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Competitors · 2

by search overlap
DNSFilter12 shared keywordsDNSFilter provides DNS security filtering that sorts malicious from legitimate DNS requests to protect users during work. The company serves security-conscious organizations seeking to enhance their network security.
Stream9 shared keywordsStream provides infrastructure for building AI applications and real-time communication features including chat, video, feed, and moderation across multiple platforms. The company serves developers and enterprises building multi-modal AI applications and communication-enabled apps.

Companies competing with BaseConnect for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2023$69.3K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2022$599K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2019$1.5M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2019$49.9K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

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Frequently asked questions

What does BaseConnect do?
BaseConnect builds a secure, private social network and communication tools (including its ReCaller feature) for military operators, designed to connect troops, communities, and businesses without collecting or monetizing personal data. Its primary customer is the U.S. Department of Defense and related military organizations, with a commercial extension called CityConnect.
Who founded BaseConnect?
BaseConnect was founded by Tony Weedn in 2017.
How much funding has BaseConnect raised?
BaseConnect has disclosed $250K raised across 1 round.
Where is BaseConnect headquartered?
BaseConnect is headquartered in Enid, US.