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Hello Giggles

Los Angeles, US · Founded 2013 · 3 known investors

Lifestyle and entertainment website for women covering pop culture, fashion, careers, and female empowerment topics.

Founders & leadership

Hello Giggles was founded in 2013 by Sophia Rossi.

SR
Sophia RossiFounder
PL
Penelope LingeExecutive
RD
Radhika DelfosseExecutive

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1.2M disclosed across 1 round · 2014

$1.2MraisedNov 2014 · 28 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sophia RossiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Penelope LingeExecutive Officer
  • Radhika DelfosseExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$1.3M
Amount sold
$1.2M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Sep 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
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 · 5

by search overlap
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Frequently asked questions

What does Hello Giggles do?
Lifestyle and entertainment website for women covering pop culture, fashion, careers, and female empowerment topics.
Who founded Hello Giggles?
Hello Giggles was founded by Sophia Rossi in 2013.
Who are Hello Giggles's investors?
Hello Giggles's investors include Digi Ventures, Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Rothenberg Ventures.
How much funding has Hello Giggles raised?
Hello Giggles has disclosed $1.2M raised across 1 round.
Where is Hello Giggles headquartered?
Hello Giggles is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.