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Culinary Agents

New York, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors

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Fran Amicounlockedknows Alice Cheng · together at Fashion Institute of Technology
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Founders & leadership

Culinary Agents was founded in 2012 by Alice Cheng.

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Alice ChenginFounder & CEOAlice Cheng founded Culinary Agents in 2012, a hiring platform for the hospitality industry that has expanded to include employer branding, recruiting solutions, and career development resources. She has built related initiatives including Hospitality Career Paths, a free compensation and career insights platform, and hosts a weekly podcast featuring hospitality industry professionals.

Investors · 5

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4.2M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2013–2015

$3MraisedDec 2015 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alice ChengExecutive Officer, Director
Amount sold
$3M
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Apr 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$1.2MraisedJan 2015 · 18 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alice ChengExecutive Officer, Director
Amount sold
$1.2M
Minimum investment
$10K
First sale
Nov 2013
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
04, 05, 04.1, 06b, 04.2, 04.3
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Frequently asked questions

Who founded Culinary Agents?
Culinary Agents was founded by Alice Cheng in 2012.
Who are Culinary Agents's investors?
Culinary Agents's investors include Correlation Ventures, Female Founders, LeadX Capital Partners, Runway Venture Partners, RRE Ventures.
How much funding has Culinary Agents raised?
Culinary Agents has disclosed $4.2M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Culinary Agents headquartered?
Culinary Agents is headquartered in New York, US.