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Lindon, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors
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HandsFree Labs develops and licenses hands-free footwear technology, powering brands such as Kizik and Blue Ox and licensing its platform to global footwear partners. Its products are sold through 100+ retailers including Nordstrom, Zappos, and DSW.
Founders & leadership
HandsFree Labs was founded in 2019 by Mike Pratt.
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Mike PrattFounder and Chairman
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Rollen JonesCFO
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Wendy YangExecutive
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Monte M. DeereHead of Licensing; Executive Board MemberMonte M. Deere is an executive officer and director at HandsFree Labs, which develops hands-free footwear technology and licenses its platform to footwear brands including Kizik and Blue Ox.
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Gareth HosfordCEOHosford also leads Kizik and sits on the board of HandsFree Labs, having previously served as COO, CFO and Head of Partnerships at OMORPHO, where he was also a board member. Earlier, he was Chief Commercial Officer at Converse and held VP and GM roles at Nike covering the UK and Ireland, and he has served on the Board of Trustees at Barton College since 2014.
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Elizabeth DroriCMO
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Gretchen WeimerCPO
Board
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Christopher CasgarBoard director
Investors · 1
Also in the syndicate · 1
the Frazier Grouplead
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$26M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2021–2024
▶$6MraisedSep 2024 · 2 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$6MraisedSep 2024 · 2 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Christopher CasgarDirector
- Rollen JonesExecutive Officer
- Scott FrazierDirector
- Kevin McCaffertyDirector
- Wendy YangExecutive Officer, Director
- Michael PrattDirector
- Monte M. DeereExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $18M
- Amount sold
- $6M
- First sale
- Aug 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$20MraisedFeb 2022 · 6 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$20MraisedFeb 2022 · 6 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Christopher CasgarDirector
- Rollen JonesExecutive Officer
- Scott FrazierDirector
- Monte M. DeereExecutive Officer, Director
- Michael PrattDirector
- Kevin McCaffertyDirector
- Offering amount
- $24M
- Amount sold
- $20M
- Minimum investment
- $100K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $4M
- First sale
- Feb 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 HandsFree Labs do?
- HandsFree Labs develops and licenses hands-free footwear technology, powering brands such as Kizik and Blue Ox and licensing its platform to global footwear partners. Its products are sold through 100+ retailers including Nordstrom, Zappos, and DSW.
- Who founded HandsFree Labs?
- HandsFree Labs was founded by Mike Pratt in 2019.
- How much funding has HandsFree Labs raised?
- HandsFree Labs has disclosed $26M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is HandsFree Labs headquartered?
- HandsFree Labs is headquartered in Lindon, US.