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Minneapolis, US · Minnesota corporation
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Founders & leadership
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Charles LazorCo-founder
JN
John N. ChristakosCo-founder
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Renee ThelenExecutiveRenee Thelen leads finance operations at BLU DOT Design & Manufacturing. She has held finance leadership roles across manufacturing, consumer products, and design-focused companies, overseeing accounting, reporting, budgeting, financial systems implementation, and team building.
Board
TK
Tad KellyBoard director
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John W FlaniganBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$8.1M disclosed across 1 round · 2025
▶$8.1MraisedJan 2026 · 10 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$8.1MraisedJan 2026 · 10 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Charles LazorDirector
- John W FlaniganDirector
- John N. ChristakosExecutive Officer, Director
- Maurice BlanksDirector
- Tad KellyDirector
- Renee ThelenExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $14.3M
- Amount sold
- $8.1M
- First sale
- Dec 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Minnesota
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- Who founded BLU DOT Design & Manufacturing?
- BLU DOT Design & Manufacturing was founded by Charles Lazor, John N. Christakos, Maurice Blanks.
- How much funding has BLU DOT Design & Manufacturing raised?
- BLU DOT Design & Manufacturing has disclosed $8.1M raised across 1 round.
- Where is BLU DOT Design & Manufacturing headquartered?
- BLU DOT Design & Manufacturing is headquartered in Minneapolis, US.