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Hightower

New York, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

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Founders & leadership

Hightower was founded in 2013 by Brandon Weber, Niall Smart, and Donald DeSantis.

BW
Brandon WeberCo-founder
NSNiall Smart
Niall SmartCo-founder
DD
Donald DeSantisCo-founder
BK
Betty KaytonExecutive

Board

JK
Joshua KushnerBoard director
EK
Ethan KurzwellBoard director
SS
Steve SchlafmanBoard directorGeneral Partner at RRE Leaders
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Ethan KurzweilBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$19.5M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2015

▶$13MraisedSep 2015 · 19 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brandon WeberExecutive Officer, Director
  • Joshua KushnerDirector
  • Ethan KurzwellDirector
  • Betty KaytonExecutive Officer
  • Niall SmartExecutive Officer, Director
  • Donald DeSantisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Steve SchlafmanDirector
Offering amount
$13M
Amount sold
$13M
First sale
May 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.5MraisedAug 2014 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ethan KurzweilDirector
  • Donald DeSantisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Niall SmartExecutive Officer, Director
  • Joshua KushnerDirector
  • Brandon WeberExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$6.5M
Amount sold
$6.5M
First sale
Aug 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.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Hightower?
Hightower was founded by Brandon Weber, Niall Smart, Donald DeSantis in 2013.
Who are Hightower's investors?
Hightower's investors include RRE Leaders.
How much funding has Hightower raised?
Hightower has disclosed $19.5M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Hightower headquartered?
Hightower is headquartered in New York, US.