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Design Specialties
Milwaukee, US · Founded 2015 · Wisconsin LLC
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Design Specialties manufactures custom fireplace doors and screens in various styles, from laser-cut steel and glass designs to hand-forged options. The company serves homeowners and designers with made-to-order solutions for masonry, gas, and vent-free fireplaces.
Founders & leadership
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Michael DravesPresidentHe has experience in operations and strategic development at privately held and private-equity-backed companies.
Board
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John F. SyburgManaging Director
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Steven J. BalistreriManaging Director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$3.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2015
▶$3.5MraisedApr 2015 · 57 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$3.5MraisedApr 2015 · 57 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Blackthorne Partners Ltd. Blackthorne Partners Ltd.Executive Officer, Promoter
- John F. SyburgExecutive Officer, Promoter
- Steven J. BalistreriExecutive Officer, Promoter
- Michael DravesExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $3.5M
- Amount sold
- $3.5M
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $325K
- First sale
- Mar 2015
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Wisconsin, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Design Specialties do?
- Design Specialties manufactures custom fireplace doors and screens in various styles, from laser-cut steel and glass designs to hand-forged options. The company serves homeowners and designers with made-to-order solutions for masonry, gas, and vent-free fireplaces.
- How much funding has Design Specialties raised?
- Design Specialties has disclosed $3.5M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Design Specialties headquartered?
- Design Specialties is headquartered in Milwaukee, US.