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Dataxu

Boston, US · Founded 2002 · 4,495 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

Founders & leadership

Dataxu was founded in 2002 by Michael Baker.

MB
Michael BakerFounder
SL
Steve LoudeninCFO2015–2023
SSSteve Shannon
Steve ShannoninGM / SVP Content & Services2012–2017
SKStephen Kay
Stephen KayinSVP, Business & Legal Affairs2024–2024
GK
Gerard KeatingExecutive
SB
Sacha BerlikExecutive
RF
Rich ForcierExecutive
DR
David RubensteinExecutive

Board

DLDaniel Leff
Daniel Leffin𝕏Board directorManaging Partner at Waverley Capital
SC
Shawn CarolanBoard director
MA
Matthew AndersoninBoard directorInvestor at Luminari Capital
AW
Anthony WoodBoard directorInvestor at Luminari Capital

Investors · 7

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$80.5M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2014–2015

$45.5MraisedJan 2016 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steve LoudenExecutive Officer
  • Daniel LeffDirector
  • Alan HenricksDirector
  • Ravi AhujaDirector
  • Shawn CarolanDirector
  • Matthew AndersonExecutive Officer
  • Steve ShannonExecutive Officer
  • Jeff HastingsDirector
  • Stephen KayExecutive Officer
  • Anthony WoodExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ray RothrockDirector
Offering amount
$45.5M
Amount sold
$45.5M
First sale
Nov 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$25MraisedOct 2014 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steve ShannonExecutive Officer
  • Stephen KayExecutive Officer
  • Shawn CarolanDirector
  • Alan HenricksDirector
  • Jeff HastingsDirector
  • Anthony WoodExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ray RothrockDirector
  • Daniel LeffDirector
  • Ravi AhujaDirector
Offering amount
$25M
Amount sold
$25M
First sale
Oct 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$10MraisedFeb 2014 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John JarveDirector
  • Jeffrey BussgangDirector
  • Michael BakerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Gerard KeatingExecutive Officer
  • Sacha BerlikExecutive Officer
  • Rich ForcierExecutive Officer
  • Mark JungDirector
  • David RubensteinExecutive Officer
  • Jeffrey FagnanDirector
  • Daniel DemmerDirector
  • Stefan ClulowDirector
Offering amount
$10.6M
Amount sold
$10M
First sale
Jan 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, 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

2 people who came through Dataxu went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

Who founded Dataxu?
Dataxu was founded by Michael Baker in 2002.
Who are Dataxu's investors?
Dataxu's investors include Blue Ivy Ventures, Castor Ventures (an Alumni Ventures Fund), Globespan Capital Partners, Luminari Capital, Menlo Ventures, Waverley Capital, Shield Capital.
How much funding has Dataxu raised?
Dataxu has disclosed $80.5M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Dataxu headquartered?
Dataxu is headquartered in Boston, US.