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Branding Brand

Pittsburgh, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

Branding Brand builds and launches mobile-first digital commerce experiences—apps and sites—for large enterprise retailers, and has developed Shipcode, a platform for building these experiences faster with fewer resources. Founded in 2008, it also offers custom development, design, consulting, and optimization services for enterprise brands.

E-commerceRetail TechSaaS

Founders & leadership

Branding Brand was founded in 2012 by Christopher Mason and Jawad Rahimi.

CM
Christopher MasonCo-founder
JR
Jawad RahimiCo-founder
CK
Christina KoshzowNamed on SEC filing

Board

RH
Ryan HinkleBoard director
PG
Patrick GallagherBoard director
PS
Paul SpartaBoard director

Investors · 2

Insight PartnersNew York · $120M – $350M
LDR VenturesLos Angeles

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$16.3M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2013–2017

▶$1.8MraisedMar 2017 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Paul SpartaDirector
  • Patrick GallagherDirector
  • Ryan HinkleDirector
  • Christopher MasonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christina KoshzowExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jawad RahimiExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.8M
Amount sold
$1.8M
First sale
Feb 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$14.5MraisedMar 2015 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher MasonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jawad RahimiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul SpartaDirector
  • Ryan HinkleDirector
  • Patrick GallagherDirector
  • Christina KoshzowExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$14.5M
Amount sold
$14.5M
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
Sep 2013
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Branding Brand went on to found or lead other companies.

Brandon StrittmatterDirector of User ExperienceFounded OuterbaseBrayden WilmothLead / Sr. iOS DeveloperFounded Outerbase

Competitors · 3

by search overlap
Behance46 shared keywordsBehance is a portfolio and community platform for creative professionals to showcase their work, discover clients, and grow their careers. The platform connects creators with potential business opportunities and clients globally.
Vistaprint28 shared keywordsVistaprint provides custom printing and design services, offering products such as business cards, custom apparel, and signage aimed at small businesses. It serves customers in over 22 countries with online design tools, customizable templates, and shipping.
The Branding Journal27 shared keywordsThe Branding Journal is an independent digital publication providing educational content and resources on branding strategy, identity, positioning, and management for entrepreneurs, marketers, and designers worldwide.

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

In the news

Branding Brand Raises Series B | PYMNTS.compymnts.com · Sep 2013Branding Brand Rides M-Commerce Wave To $9.5 Million Series B | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Sep 2013Branding Brand Raises $7.5 Million Series A Led by Insight Venture Partnersprnewswire.com · Oct 2012

Frequently asked questions

What does Branding Brand do?
Branding Brand builds and launches mobile-first digital commerce experiences—apps and sites—for large enterprise retailers, and has developed Shipcode, a platform for building these experiences faster with fewer resources. Founded in 2008, it also offers custom development, design, consulting, and optimization services for enterprise brands.
Who founded Branding Brand?
Branding Brand was founded by Christopher Mason, Jawad Rahimi in 2012.
Who are Branding Brand's investors?
Branding Brand's investors include Insight Partners, LDR Ventures.
How much funding has Branding Brand raised?
Branding Brand has disclosed $16.3M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Branding Brand headquartered?
Branding Brand is headquartered in Pittsburgh, US.