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gearUP
Hillsboro, US · 3 known investors
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An authorized Nike Team dealer that provides customized uniforms and apparel for sports teams, leagues, and schools, emphasizing personalized design and customer service for logistics and ordering.
Founders & leadership
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Lawrence LavierExecutive
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Mark SchneiderChief Financial OfficerMark Schneider brings over 20 years of finance and operations experience in e-commerce, retail, and consumer products, including roles at private equity and venture-backed companies where he led financial planning, strategy, and cash management. He has built FP&A processes and financial models for multi-location consumer brands and has presented to boards on growth planning, M&A, and profitability improvement.
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Todd LindCo-FounderTodd Lind is Executive Officer at gearUP, an authorized Nike Team dealer providing customized uniforms and apparel for sports teams and schools. His background includes work in continuous improvement, implementation, and integration strategy.
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Rich RadfordChief Operations OfficerRich Radford is Executive Officer of gearUP, an authorized Nike Team dealer offering customized uniforms and apparel for sports teams and schools. He brings over two decades of operations experience in P&L management, process improvement, and inventory management across early-stage companies.
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Joe MonahanChief Revenue OfficerJoe Monahan is an executive with over 25 years of commercial leadership experience across apparel, footwear, team sports, and outdoor industries, with background in general management, sales, marketing, strategy, finance, and operations. He now leads gearUP, an authorized Nike Team dealer providing customized uniforms and apparel for sports teams, leagues, and schools.
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Tacy LindDirector of Human ResourcesTacy Lind is an executive officer at gearUP who has background in accounting, financial reporting, human resources, and payroll administration across public accounting and fast-paced business environments.
Board
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Martin McClananBoard director
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Chandra HoltBoard director
Investors · 3
Oregon Venture Fundlisted by Oregon Venture FundPortland · $500K – $5M
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Portland Seed Fundlisted by Portland Seed FundPortland · $25K
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$28.3M disclosed across 7 of 8 rounds · 2018–2025
▶$15MraisedOct 2025 · 1 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$15MraisedOct 2025 · 1 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Chandra HoltDirector
- Lawrence LavierExecutive Officer, Director
- Todd LindExecutive Officer
- Joseph MonahanExecutive Officer
- Martin McClananDirector
- Richard RadfordExecutive Officer
- Mark SchneiderExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $45M
- Amount sold
- $15M
- First sale
- Oct 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Oregon
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$6MofferedFeb 2025 · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$6MofferedFeb 2025 · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Lawrence LavierExecutive Officer, Director
- Mark SchneiderExecutive Officer
- Todd LindExecutive Officer
- Martin McClananDirector
- Chandra HoltDirector
- Rich RadfordExecutive Officer
- Joe MonahanExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $6M
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Oregon
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4.1MraisedJun 2024 · 16 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$4.1MraisedJun 2024 · 16 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Tacy LindExecutive Officer
- Rich RadfordExecutive Officer
- Randall ArnoldExecutive Officer
- Martin McClananDirector
- Chandra HoltDirector
- Todd LindExecutive Officer
- Michael AndrusExecutive Officer
- Lawrence LavierExecutive Officer, Director
- Joe MonahanExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $4.1M
- First sale
- May 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Oregon
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3.1MraisedNov 2022 · 32 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$3.1MraisedNov 2022 · 32 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Todd LindExecutive Officer
- Joseph MonahanExecutive Officer
- Tacy LindExecutive Officer
- Sara PocklingtonExecutive Officer
- Lawrence (Mac) LavierExecutive Officer, Director
- Martin McClananDirector
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $3.1M
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- First sale
- Nov 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Oregon
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$500KraisedSep 2022 · 22 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$500KraisedSep 2022 · 22 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Martin McClananDirector
- Lawrence (Mac) LavierExecutive Officer, Director
- Joseph MonahanExecutive Officer
- Todd LindExecutive Officer
- Sara PocklingtonExecutive Officer
- Tacy LindExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $500K
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- First sale
- Aug 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Oregon
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2MraisedJul 2020 · 29 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$2MraisedJul 2020 · 29 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Martin McClananDirector
- Tacy LindExecutive Officer
- Lawrence LavierExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2.4M
- Amount sold
- $2M
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- Apr 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Oregon
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1MraisedMar 2020 · 1 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$1MraisedMar 2020 · 1 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Tacy LindExecutive Officer
- Mac LavierExecutive Officer, Director
- Martin McClananDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.1M
- Amount sold
- $1M
- First sale
- Mar 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Oregon
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.6MraisedNov 2018 · 24 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$2.6MraisedNov 2018 · 24 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Lawrence LavierExecutive Officer, Director
- Martin McClananDirector
- Todd LindExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $3.5M
- Amount sold
- $2.6M
- First sale
- Nov 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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FanaticsFanatics is an online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise, selling jerseys, apparel, headwear, collectibles, and team gear across leagues including the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA, MLS, Formula 1, and NASCAR. It serves sports fans and acts as an official outfitter for major leagues.
Custom InkCustom 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.
Jersey WatchJersey Watch provides a team management platform for coaches, parents, and players across youth, recreational, club, travel, adult, and school-based sports programs. The software handles registration, schedules, payments, roster management, and team communication through a single online hub.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does gearUP do?
- An authorized Nike Team dealer that provides customized uniforms and apparel for sports teams, leagues, and schools, emphasizing personalized design and customer service for logistics and ordering.
- Who are gearUP's investors?
- gearUP's investors include Oregon Venture Fund, Portland Seed Fund, Sun Mountain Capital.
- How much funding has gearUP raised?
- gearUP has disclosed $28.3M raised across 7 of its 8 known rounds.
- Where is gearUP headquartered?
- gearUP is headquartered in Hillsboro, US.