Who founded Harlem Rocket?

Harlem Rocket was founded by Michael Preston in 2022.

How much funding has Harlem Rocket raised?

Harlem Rocket has disclosed $700K raised across 1 round.

Where is Harlem Rocket headquartered?

Harlem Rocket is headquartered in New York, US.

Harlem Rocket

New York, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware LLC

Harlem Rocket operates a customized 100-passenger sightseeing boat offering guided tours of New York City on the Hudson River, departing from the West Harlem Pier at W. 125th St. Positioned as the first African American-owned maritime tour boat, it targets tourists and visitors exploring NYC.

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Founders & leadership

Harlem Rocket was founded in 2022 by Michael Preston.

Michael Preston

Garry JohnsonPresident and Chief Executive Officer

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$700K disclosed across 1 round · 2022

▶$700KraisedMay 2025 · 8 investors · Tourism and Travel Services

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Garry JohnsonExecutive Officer
- Paradise Express Ferry LLCPromoter

Offering amount: $1.2M
Amount sold: $700K
Proceeds to insiders: $150K
First sale: May 2022
Incorporated: Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 3

by search overlap

Getyourguide14 shared keywordsBerlin-based online marketplace where travelers book tours, attraction tickets and activities from third-party operators.

Hellotickets5 shared keywordsHellotickets operates a global platform connecting travelers with tours and activities across 15 countries. The marketplace helps explorers discover and book travel experiences offered by local activity providers.

Musement5 shared keywordsMusement is an online booking platform for travel experiences and activities — including museum visits, city tours, food and wine tastings, and adventure activities — across more than 100 countries. It became part of TUI Group's Tours & Activities division in September 2018.

Companies competing with Harlem Rocket for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Frequently asked questions

What does Harlem Rocket do?: Harlem Rocket operates a customized 100-passenger sightseeing boat offering guided tours of New York City on the Hudson River, departing from the West Harlem Pier at W. 125th St. Positioned as the first African American-owned maritime tour boat, it targets tourists and visitors exploring NYC.
Who founded Harlem Rocket?: Harlem Rocket was founded by Michael Preston in 2022.
How much funding has Harlem Rocket raised?: Harlem Rocket has disclosed $700K raised across 1 round.
Where is Harlem Rocket headquartered?: Harlem Rocket is headquartered in New York, US.