Hickies
Brooklyn, US · Founded 2011 · 2 known investors
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HICKIES makes elastic no-tie lacing systems that convert sneakers into slip-on shoes with a customizable fit that stays in place. The consumer product is marketed for convenience, workouts, travel, and accessibility.
Founders & leadership
Hickies was founded in 2011 by Mariquel Waingarten and Gaston Frydlewski.
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Mariquel WaingartenCo-founder
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Gaston FrydlewskiCo-founder
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Peter MahrerExecutive
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Lee SossenExecutive
Board
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Joanna ReesBoard director
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$8.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2015–2016
▶$7.6MraisedOct 2016 · 22 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$7.6MraisedOct 2016 · 22 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Maria Raquel WaingartenExecutive Officer, Director
- Joanna ReesDirector
- - Hydra Ventures B.V.Director
- Gaston FrydlewskiExecutive Officer, Director
- Lee SossenExecutive Officer
- Peter MahrerExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $7.6M
- Finders' fees
- $180K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $1.1M
- First sale
- Oct 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Virgin Islands, British, 2011
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$955KraisedAug 2015 · 12 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$955KraisedAug 2015 · 12 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Mariquel WaingartenExecutive Officer, Director
- Peter MahrerExecutive Officer, Director
- Gaston FrydlewskiExecutive Officer, Director
- Lee SossenExecutive Officer
- B.V. Hydra VenturesDirector
- Joanna ReesDirector
- Amount sold
- $955K
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- Sales commissions
- $5.3K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $200K
- Placement agents
- FundMe Securities LLC
- First sale
- Apr 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, New York, 2011
- 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 Hickies do?
- HICKIES makes elastic no-tie lacing systems that convert sneakers into slip-on shoes with a customizable fit that stays in place. The consumer product is marketed for convenience, workouts, travel, and accessibility.
- Who founded Hickies?
- Hickies was founded by Mariquel Waingarten, Gaston Frydlewski in 2011.
- Who are Hickies's investors?
- Hickies's investors include Jazzya Investments, Endeavor Catalyst.
- How much funding has Hickies raised?
- Hickies has disclosed $8.5M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Hickies headquartered?
- Hickies is headquartered in Brooklyn, US.