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GridRival

Portland, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 11 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

GridRival is a fantasy sports platform focused on racing where users can join free leagues with friends or participate in paid daily fantasy tournaments and prediction games for cash prizes.

Gaming

Founders & leadership

RF
Ross FruinNamed on SEC filing

Board

SA
Stephan AhernBoard director
RF
Robert FerriolBoard director
NT
Nathan TaggartBoard director

Investors · 1

Espt Ventures LlcSan Francisco · $250K – $500K

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$8.5M disclosed across 8 rounds · 2018–2025

▶$350KraisedNov 2025 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stephan AhernDirector
  • Nathan TaggartDirector
  • Robert FerriolDirector
  • Ross FruinExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$350K
First sale
Nov 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$115KraisedDec 2024 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nathan TaggartDirector
  • Stephan AhernDirector
  • Ross FruinExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Robert FerriolDirector
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$115K
First sale
Dec 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$550KraisedJul 2024 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stephan AhernDirector
  • Robert FerriolDirector
  • Nathan TaggartDirector
  • Ross FruinExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$550K
First sale
Jul 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedMar 2023 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert FerriolDirector
  • Nathan TaggartDirector
  • Stephan AhernDirector
  • Ross FruinExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
Mar 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.1MraisedJun 2022 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert FerriolDirector
  • Stephan AhernDirector
  • Nathan TaggartDirector
  • Ross FruinExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$1.1M
First sale
Jun 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedSep 2021 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert FerriolDirector
  • Ross FruinExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Nathan TaggartDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
Sep 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$150KraisedJul 2020 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ross FruinExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$800K
Amount sold
$150K
First sale
Jul 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$275KraisedDec 2018 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(c)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • ROSS R FRUINExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$800K
Amount sold
$275K
First sale
Oct 2018
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Oregon, 2016
Federal exemptions
06c
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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DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG)32 shared keywordsDraftKings operates a multi-product gaming platform offering online sportsbooks, daily fantasy sports, and casino games to consumers across desktop, mobile apps, and retail locations. The company serves bettors and gaming enthusiasts in regulated markets across the United States.

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In the news

GridRival Raises $3M in Seed Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Oct 2021Sports betting startup GridRival raises $3m seed round - EGR North Americaegr.global · Oct 2021F1 U.S. Popularity Grows as Gaming Startup GridRival Raises $3Msportico.com · Oct 2021GridRival Raises $3M to become the Motorsports-Exclusive DFS & Sports Betting Leader.prnewswire.com · Oct 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does GridRival do?
GridRival is a fantasy sports platform focused on racing where users can join free leagues with friends or participate in paid daily fantasy tournaments and prediction games for cash prizes.
Who are GridRival's investors?
GridRival's investors include Espt Ventures Llc.
How much funding has GridRival raised?
GridRival has disclosed $8.5M raised across 8 rounds.
Where is GridRival headquartered?
GridRival is headquartered in Portland, US.