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Haiku Deck

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Seattle, US · Founded 2010 · Delaware corporation · 2 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Haiku Deck is a web-based presentation software that enables anyone to create and share visually appealing presentations with high-impact images and simple formatting. The platform serves creators, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to design presentations for pitches, storytelling, and communication across desktop and mobile devices.

Creator EconomySaaS

Founders & leadership

Haiku Deck was founded in 2010 by Adam Tratt and Kevin Leneway.

ATAdam Tratt
Adam TrattCo-Founder/CEO2011–2018Adam Tratt co-founded and led Haiku Deck, a presentation software platform that reached over 2 million users before being sold. He previously held go-to-market and content strategy roles at Microsoft and YouTube focused on global education initiatives.
KLKevin Leneway
Kevin LenewayCo-Founder / CTO2010–2017Kevin Leneway is AI Deployment Engineer at OpenAI and previously served as AI-focused Principal Engineer at Pioneer Square Labs, a startup studio and seed-stage VC fund, where he helped launch six venture-backed startups. He co-founded and served as CTO of Haiku Deck, a web-based presentation software company, and earlier worked at Microsoft and Accenture; he holds an engineering degree from the University of Michigan.

Investors · 4

Founders' Co-opreportedSeattle · $10K – $250K

How we know: blog.haikudeck.com · Not right? Tell us

Madrona Venture GroupreportedSeattle · $2M – $10M

How we know: funding news · blog.haikudeck.com · Not right? Tell us

Also in the syndicate · 1

Trilogy Partnershiplead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$720.9K disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2013–2015

▶$550KraisedOct 2015 · 15 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Adam TrattExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$550K
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
Oct 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$170.9KraisedJun 2015 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Adam TrattExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$170.9K
Amount sold
$170.9K
Minimum investment
$100
First sale
May 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
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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In the news

After roller coaster startup journey, presentation app Haiku Deck sold to edtech company BookRags – GeekWiregeekwire.com · Dec 2018Haiku Deck raises cash, names Rand Fishkin and Russell Benaroya to board – GeekWiregeekwire.com · Oct 2015With 500K Downloads, Haiku Deck Raises $3M Series A For Its Unique, Mobile-First Presentation Creation App | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Apr 2013Haiku Deck Raises $3 Million in Series A Funding - Haiku Deck Blogblog.haikudeck.com · Apr 2013

Frequently asked questions

What does Haiku Deck do?
Haiku Deck is a web-based presentation software that enables anyone to create and share visually appealing presentations with high-impact images and simple formatting. The platform serves creators, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to design presentations for pitches, storytelling, and communication across desktop and mobile devices.
Who founded Haiku Deck?
Haiku Deck was founded by Adam Tratt, Kevin Leneway in 2010.
Who are Haiku Deck's investors?
Haiku Deck's investors include Techstars, Founders' Co-op, Madrona Venture Group.
How much funding has Haiku Deck raised?
Haiku Deck has disclosed $720.9K raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Haiku Deck headquartered?
Haiku Deck is headquartered in Seattle, US.