HigherMe
AcquiredYC W15Toronto, CA · Founded 2014 · 45 employees · 6 known investors
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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W15)
HigherMe was founded in 2014 by Rob Hunter and Jef Chedeville.
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Rob HunterinFounder & CEO2014–2019Rob Hunter attended Ivey Business School, where he developed interests in real estate and entrepreneurship. He founded HigherMe (Y Combinator W15), which was acquired for eight figures, and previously founded Reset Button to address student debt issues; he has also served as a professor at Ivey Business School.
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Jef ChedevilleinCo-founder & CTO (Acquired)2015–2020
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Evan LodgeVice President, Chief Technology Officer
Investors · 6
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$15K disclosed across 1 round · 2014
▶$15KraisedSep 2014 · 1 investors · Business ServicesRule 506(b)
▶$15KraisedSep 2014 · 1 investors · Business Services
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Rob HunterExecutive Officer, Director
- Evan LodgeExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $200K
- Amount sold
- $15K
- First sale
- Aug 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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2 people who came through HigherMe went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HigherMe do?
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- Who founded HigherMe?
- HigherMe was founded by Rob Hunter, Jef Chedeville in 2014.
- Who are HigherMe's investors?
- HigherMe's investors include Costella Kirsch, Forefront Venture, FundersClub, Walnut Venture Associates, Y Combinator, TSVC.
- How much funding has HigherMe raised?
- HigherMe has disclosed $15K raised across 1 round.
- Where is HigherMe headquartered?
- HigherMe is headquartered in Toronto, CA.