BHRD
DefunctYC S18Toronto, CA · 3 employees · 2 known investors
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BHRD provides communication tools that help publicly traded companies manage and deliver investor relations messaging.
Also known as BHRD (“Be Heard”)
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S18)
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William MaCEOWilliam Ma is founder and CEO of BHRD, which provides communication tools for publicly traded companies to manage investor relations messaging. He previously founded a venture-backed startup and held operational roles in growth, finance, and operations at early-stage companies, with earlier experience in banking and strategy.
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Joshua DugganFounderJoshua Duggan has 15+ years of experience advising public and private companies on corporate finance, M&A, governance, and investor relations. He previously founded Belair Capital Advisors, a strategic communications firm serving pre-public and public companies in North America.
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Michael Liao
Investors · 2
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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VentureSouqreportedAbu Dhabi · $100K – $10M
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Frequently asked questions
- What does BHRD do?
- BHRD provides communication tools that help publicly traded companies manage and deliver investor relations messaging.
- Who founded BHRD?
- BHRD was founded by William Ma, Joshua Duggan.
- Who are BHRD's investors?
- BHRD's investors include Y Combinator, VentureSouq.
- Where is BHRD headquartered?
- BHRD is headquartered in Toronto, CA.







