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Custom Ink

acquired by Great Hill Partners

Fairfax, US · 7 known investors

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Custom Ink is an online provider of customizable apparel and merchandise for organizations, groups, and businesses, offering design tools and customer service to help teams build culture and brand awareness.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Founders & leadership

MK
Marc KatzFounder
NBNick Braden
Nick BradenPresidentExecutive Officer, Director at Customink
KC
Kevin CheethamExecutive

Board

FS
Fredrick SchaufeldBoard director
TLTed Leonsis
Ted LeonsisBoard directorFounder & Partner, Revolution Growth at Revolution
FP
Frederick PerkinsBoard director
LM
Lawrence MillerBoard director

Investors · 7

BAM Ventureslisted by BAM VenturesLos Angeles · $100K – $1M

How we know: BAM Ventures's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us

Gen Capitallisted by Gen CapitalChicagovia J Cheng · inferred

How we know: Gen Capital's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us

Revolutionlisted by RevolutionWashington, D.C. · $100K – $1M

How we know: Revolution's portfolio page · board seat on SEC Form D · Not right? Tell us

SWaN & Legend Venture Partnerslisted by SWaN & Legend Venture PartnersLeesburg
Tensility Venture Partnerslisted by Tensility Venture PartnersChicago
TYLT Ventureslisted by TYLT VenturesSanta Monica

How we know: TYLT Ventures's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1.1M disclosed across 1 round · 2014

▶$1.1MraisedApr 2015 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Frederick PerkinsDirector
  • Nick BradenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Fredrick SchaufeldDirector
  • Lawrence MillerDirector
  • Kevin CheethamExecutive Officer
  • Marc KatzExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ted LeonsisDirector
Offering amount
$1.6M
Amount sold
$1.1M
First sale
Oct 2014
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware
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

4 people who came through Custom Ink went on to found or lead other companies.

Ted LeonsisDirectorFounded Snagfilms +1Michael DriscollFounder, Board DirectorFounded Rill DataAshley LarsonInvestor & Board ObserverFounded OneVillageSean MurphyEVP eCommerce & Chief Digital OfficerFounded Demohop

In the news

10 Impactful Ways to Boost Your Fundraiser - Custom Ink Blogblog.customink.com · Jan 2018Back-to-School Fundraiser Ideas: Spirit Wear Sales That Actually Work | Back-to-School Fundraiser Ideas: Spirit Wear Sales That Actually Work - Custom Ink Blogblog.customink.com · Sep 2016

Frequently asked questions

What does Custom Ink do?
Custom Ink is an online provider of customizable apparel and merchandise for organizations, groups, and businesses, offering design tools and customer service to help teams build culture and brand awareness.
Who founded Custom Ink?
Custom Ink was founded by Marc Katz.
Who are Custom Ink's investors?
Custom Ink's investors include Aurum, BAM Ventures, Gen Capital, Revolution, SWaN & Legend Venture Partners, Tensility Venture Partners, TYLT Ventures.
How much funding has Custom Ink raised?
Custom Ink has disclosed $1.1M raised across 1 round.
Who acquired Custom Ink?
Custom Ink was acquired by Great Hill Partners.
Where is Custom Ink headquartered?
Custom Ink is headquartered in Fairfax, US.