Gumroad
San Francisco, US · Founded 2011 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors
Gumroad is a platform that enables creators and entrepreneurs to sell digital products and services directly to customers, including video lessons, subscriptions, and informational products. The platform provides payment processing, storefront customization, and integration capabilities for independent sellers.
Founders & leadership
Gumroad was founded in 2011 by Sahil Lavingia.
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Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$4.4M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2011–2024
▶$2.1MraisedMar 2024 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.1MraisedMar 2024 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Sahil LavingiaExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2.1M
- Amount sold
- $2.1M
- First sale
- Feb 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.2MraisedJun 2023 · 7 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.2MraisedJun 2023 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Sahil LavingiaExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $6.3M
- Amount sold
- $1.2M
- First sale
- Jun 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.1MraisedMar 2012 · 10 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.1MraisedMar 2012 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Sahil LavingiaExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.1M
- Amount sold
- $1.1M
- First sale
- Sep 2011
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2011
- Federal exemptions
- 06
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 Gumroad do?
- Gumroad is a platform that enables creators and entrepreneurs to sell digital products and services directly to customers, including video lessons, subscriptions, and informational products. The platform provides payment processing, storefront customization, and integration capabilities for independent sellers.
- Who founded Gumroad?
- Gumroad was founded by Sahil Lavingia in 2011.
- Who are Gumroad's investors?
- Gumroad's investors include Collaborative Fund, CrunchFund, Republic Crypto, Tuesday Capital, Kleiner Perkins.
- How much funding has Gumroad raised?
- Gumroad has disclosed $4.4M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Gumroad headquartered?
- Gumroad is headquartered in San Francisco, US.