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Confide
New York, US · Founded 2013 · 10 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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Confide is a messaging application that enables users to send encrypted messages that self-destruct after being read once, with screenshot prevention technology. The service is designed for private communication of sensitive topics without permanent digital records.
Founders & leadership
Confide was founded in 2013 by Howard Lerman and Jonathan Brod.
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Howard LermanCo-founder
JB
Jonathan BrodCo-founder
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Daniel SuteraExecutive
Board
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Michael WalrathBoard director
Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.8M disclosed across 1 round · 2014
▶$1.8MraisedFeb 2014 · 16 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.8MraisedFeb 2014 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Michael WalrathDirector
- Howard LermanDirector, Executive Officer
- Jonathan BrodExecutive Officer, Director
- Daniel SuteraExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $1.8M
- First sale
- Jan 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Confide do?
- Confide is a messaging application that enables users to send encrypted messages that self-destruct after being read once, with screenshot prevention technology. The service is designed for private communication of sensitive topics without permanent digital records.
- Who founded Confide?
- Confide was founded by Howard Lerman, Jonathan Brod in 2013.
- Who are Confide's investors?
- Confide's investors include GV (Google Ventures), Lerer Hippeau, Marker.
- How much funding has Confide raised?
- Confide has disclosed $1.8M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Confide headquartered?
- Confide is headquartered in New York, US.