Hest
Seattle, US · Founded 2018 · Washington corporation · 3 known investors
Hest designs and makes portable camping mattresses, sleeping pads, and pillows using memory foam for outdoor and travel use. The products, developed in collaboration with Rivian, target campers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking home-quality sleep.
ConsumerDirect to Consumer
Founders & leadership
Hest was founded in 2018 by Aaron Ambuske.
AA
Aaron AmbuskeinFounder
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Zac WestNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Jim CriseraBoard director
Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$5.1M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2018–2025
▶$2.8MraisedOct 2025 · 25 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$2.8MraisedOct 2025 · 25 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Zac WestDirector
- Aaron AmbuskeExecutive Officer, Director
- Jim CriseraDirector
- Offering amount
- $4.3M
- Amount sold
- $2.8M
- First sale
- Oct 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Washington
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$200KraisedNov 2022 · 1 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$200KraisedNov 2022 · 1 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Aaron AmbuskeExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Zac WestDirector
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $200K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- Oct 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Washington, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.2MraisedJun 2021 · 20 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$1.2MraisedJun 2021 · 20 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Zac WestDirector
- Aaron AmbuskeExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $2.5M
- Amount sold
- $1.2M
- First sale
- Jun 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Washington, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$825KraisedAug 2020 · 15 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$825KraisedAug 2020 · 15 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Zac WestDirector
- Aaron AmbuskeExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $825K
- First sale
- Jun 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Washington, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$125KraisedJun 2019 · 3 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$125KraisedJun 2019 · 3 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Aaron AmbuskeExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Zac WestDirector
- Offering amount
- $150K
- Amount sold
- $125K
- First sale
- Nov 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Washington, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 3
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Camping World229 shared keywordsCamping World is a retailer of RVs and outdoor/camping products, selling items such as electronics, generators, boats, kayaks, tents, and RV accessories through its website and physical retail locations. It also offers Good Sam memberships and protection plans to its customers.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Hest do?
- Hest designs and makes portable camping mattresses, sleeping pads, and pillows using memory foam for outdoor and travel use. The products, developed in collaboration with Rivian, target campers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking home-quality sleep.
- Who founded Hest?
- Hest was founded by Aaron Ambuske in 2018.
- Who are Hest's investors?
- Hest's investors include Ascend Venture Capital, Long Way Ventures, Cascade Seed Fund.
- How much funding has Hest raised?
- Hest has disclosed $5.1M raised across 5 rounds.
- Where is Hest headquartered?
- Hest is headquartered in Seattle, US.