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Daring

Culver City, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 9 known investors

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Daring produces plant-based chicken products made from 100% plant ingredients with a simple ingredient list, designed as a direct replacement for chicken in cooking. The company sells its products to consumers and foodservice operators across various retail channels.

Founders & leadership

Daring was founded in 2019 by Andrew Ross Mackay and Eliott Kessas.

ARAndrew Ross Mackay
Andrew Ross MackayCo-founder
EKEliott Kessas
Eliott KessasFounder
RM
Ross MackayFounder

Board

JL
Jeff LearmanBoard director
DLDan Levitan
Dan LevitanBoard directorA husband, dad, brother and friend in Seattle who spends his day job helping entrepreneurs accelerate their progress

Investors · 9

Also in the syndicate · 3

D1 Capital PartnersleadGoodFriendsPalm Tree Crew

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$99.4M disclosed across 5 of 10 rounds · 2019–2021

▶$49.9MraisedOct 2021 · 14 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jeff LermanDirector
  • Andrew Ross MackayExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dan LevitanDirector
  • Zachary FrankelDirector
Offering amount
$53M
Amount sold
$49.9M
First sale
Oct 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$40MraisedMay 2021 · 22 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jeff LearmanDirector
  • Dan LevitanDirector
  • Andrew Ross MackayExecutive Officer, Director
  • Eliott KessasExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$40M
Amount sold
$40M
First sale
May 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$8MraisedSep 2020 · 16 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andrew Ross MackayExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dan LevitanDirector
  • Eliott KessasDirector
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$8M
First sale
Sep 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$762.3KraisedJul 2020 · 6 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Eliott KessasExecutive Officer, Director
  • Andrew Ross MackayExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jeffrey LamDirector
Offering amount
$762.3K
Amount sold
$762.3K
First sale
Jul 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$675KraisedSep 2019 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jeffrey LamDirector
  • Andrew Ross MackayExecutive Officer, Director
  • Eliott KessasExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$675K
Amount sold
$675K
First sale
Sep 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
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 Daring do?
Daring produces plant-based chicken products made from 100% plant ingredients with a simple ingredient list, designed as a direct replacement for chicken in cooking. The company sells its products to consumers and foodservice operators across various retail channels.
Who founded Daring?
Daring was founded by Andrew Ross Mackay, Eliott Kessas in 2019.
Who are Daring's investors?
Daring's investors include Darco Capital, Good Friends, Maveron, Palm Tree Crew Investments, Stray Dog Capital, Tiger Global Management.
How much funding has Daring raised?
Daring has disclosed $99.4M raised across 5 of its 10 known rounds.
Where is Daring headquartered?
Daring is headquartered in Culver City, US.