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HigherMe

AcquiredYC W15

Toronto, CA · Founded 2014 · 45 employees · 14 known investors

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Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSRestaurant TechCanadaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W15)

HigherMe was founded in 2014 by Rob Hunter and Jef Chedeville.

RHRob Hunter
Rob HunterFounder & 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.
JCJef Chedeville
Jef ChedevilleCo-founder & CTO (Acquired)2015–2020
ELEvan Lodge
Evan LodgeCo-Founder, Head of Product (Acquired)2014–2018Advisor at Daysheets

Investors · 14

Forefront Venturelisted by Forefront VentureSeattlevia Phil Nadel · inferred

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FundersClublisted by FundersClubSan Francisco · $290K

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Red Forest Capitallisted by Red Forest Capital

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Sterling Roadlisted by Sterling RoadSan Francisco · $25K – $150K

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Walnut Venture Associateslisted by Walnut Venture AssociatesWellesley

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Investo CapitalreportedAalborg · $30K – $3M

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TSVCreportedSilicon Valley · $1M

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UpVentures CapitalreportedUpstate New York

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Venture Investment AssociatesreportedPeapack

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Also in the syndicate · 3

Barbara Corcoran Venture PartnersTEEC Angel FundThe Unofficial Syndicate

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$15K disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2014–2016

  • Undisclosed amountseed fundingOct 2016

    Barbara Corcoran Venture Partners, TEEC Angel Fund, The Unofficial Syndicate, Y Combinator

    Source ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Founder mafia

2 people who came through HigherMe went on to found or lead other companies.

Rahul SinghGeneral ManagerFounded Datamonk +1Elise PolezelChief Executive OfficerFounded Replenish

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In the news

HigherMe raises $1.5M to help businesses hire hourly workers | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Oct 2016

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, Red Forest Capital, Sterling Road, Walnut Venture Associates, Y Combinator, Investo Capital and 3 more.
How much funding has HigherMe raised?
HigherMe has disclosed $15K raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is HigherMe headquartered?
HigherMe is headquartered in Toronto, CA.