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Gumroad

San Francisco, US · Founded 2011 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors

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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.

SLSahil Lavingia
Sahil LavingiaFounder & CEO2011–2025Founder at SHL Capital30 Under 30 2014

Investors · 5

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$4.4M disclosed across 3 of 5 rounds · 2011–2024

▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
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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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, First Round Capital, Republic Crypto, Tuesday Capital, Kleiner Perkins.
How much funding has Gumroad raised?
Gumroad has disclosed $4.4M raised across 3 of its 5 known rounds.
Where is Gumroad headquartered?
Gumroad is headquartered in San Francisco, US.