Who founded Culinistas?

Culinistas was founded by Jill A Donenfeld, Tiana N Tenet in 2017.

How much funding has Culinistas raised?

Culinistas has disclosed $300K raised across 1 round.

Where is Culinistas headquartered?

Culinistas is headquartered in New York, US.

Culinistas

New York, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation

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The Culinistas provides vetted private chefs for in-home services including dinner parties, gatherings, weekly meal prep, and seasonal or long-term chef staffing. It serves individuals and hosts looking to outsource meal preparation and party catering.

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Founders & leadership

Culinistas was founded in 2017 by Jill A Donenfeld and Tiana N Tenet.

Jill A Donenfeld Founder; culinary and creative leadJill Donenfeld founded The Culinistas in 2006 and has worked extensively in culinary settings, including at an organic garden café in Sweden and in Madagascar, where she contributed to a cookbook. She brings expertise in brand management, strategic partnerships, and creative direction.

Tiana N TenetCo-founder

Jack A DonenfeldFor the purpose of filing this Form D only.

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$300K disclosed across 1 round · 2017

▶$300KraisedJun 2017 · 2 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Jill A DonenfeldExecutive Officer, Promoter
Tiana N TenetExecutive Officer, Promoter
Jack A DonenfeldExecutive Officer

Offering amount: $1.5M
Amount sold: $300K
Minimum investment: $20K
Proceeds to insiders: $250K
First sale: May 2017
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions: 06b

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

What does Culinistas do?: The Culinistas provides vetted private chefs for in-home services including dinner parties, gatherings, weekly meal prep, and seasonal or long-term chef staffing. It serves individuals and hosts looking to outsource meal preparation and party catering.
Who founded Culinistas?: Culinistas was founded by Jill A Donenfeld, Tiana N Tenet in 2017.
How much funding has Culinistas raised?: Culinistas has disclosed $300K raised across 1 round.
Where is Culinistas headquartered?: Culinistas is headquartered in New York, US.