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Cato Digital

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

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Founders & leadership

Cato Digital was founded in 2012 by Dean Nelson and Shankar Ramamurthy.

DNDean Nelson
Dean NelsonCo-founderDean Nelson is an executive with 35+ years of experience across technology leadership, digital infrastructure, and strategy. He has held various roles spanning hardware optimization, data center operations, and executive management.
SR
Shankar RamamurthyCo-founder

Board

VD
Vinod DhamBoard director
RMRajeev Madhavan
Rajeev MadhavanBoard directorPartner and Co-Founder at Clear Ventures
PG
Peter GrossBoard director
AC
Amber CaramellaBoard director
DJ
Dave JohnsonBoard director
BR
Billy R GravesBoard director

Investors · 2

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$27.7M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2013–2023

▶$8.7MraisedApr 2023 · 22 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dean NelsonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Peter GrossDirector
  • Amber CaramellaDirector
  • Dave JohnsonDirector
Offering amount
$10.2M
Amount sold
$8.7M
First sale
Mar 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.9MraisedMay 2018 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Peter GrossDirector
  • Abhi TalwalkerDirector
  • Shankar RamamurthyDirector
  • Steven HouckExecutive Officer
  • Rajeev MadhavanDirector
Amount sold
$3.9M
Minimum investment
$50K
Finders' fees
$92.5K
Placement agents
WR Hambrecht + Co, LLC
First sale
Oct 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5.5MraisedNov 2016 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Shankar RamamurthyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Rajeev MadhavanDirector
  • Peter GrossDirector
  • Abhi TalwalkarDirector
Offering amount
$7.3M
Amount sold
$5.5M
First sale
Nov 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.2MraisedMar 2016 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Abhi TalwalkarDirector
  • Vinod DhamDirector
  • Rajeev MadhavanDirector
  • Shankar RamamurthyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$10.4M
Amount sold
$4.2M
First sale
Mar 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.6MraisedMar 2016 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rajeev MadhavanDirector
  • Abhi TalwalkarDirector
  • Shankar RamamurthyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Vinod DhamDirector
Offering amount
$2.1M
Amount sold
$1.6M
First sale
Oct 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.8MraisedJul 2014 · 22 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Billy R GravesDirector
  • Shankar RamamurthyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Vinod DhamDirector
  • Rajeev MadhavanDirector
Offering amount
$4.3M
Amount sold
$3.8M
First sale
Jul 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.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Cato Digital?
Cato Digital was founded by Dean Nelson, Shankar Ramamurthy in 2012.
Who are Cato Digital's investors?
Cato Digital's investors include DCVC (Data Collective), Clear Ventures.
How much funding has Cato Digital raised?
Cato Digital has disclosed $27.7M raised across 6 rounds.
Where is Cato Digital headquartered?
Cato Digital is headquartered in Milpitas, US.