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Honest Jobs

Techstars '20

Columbus, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

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Honest Jobs helps currently and formerly incarcerated people find employment through a job placement platform.

Founders & leadership

Honest Jobs was founded in 2020 by Harley Blakeman.

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Harley BlakemaninFounderHarley Blakeman earned his GED while incarcerated and later graduated with honors from The Ohio State University. He founded Honest Jobs, a job placement platform for people with criminal records, which was subsequently acquired by Orijin; he currently serves as Director of Business Development there and is also founder of Reentry Care, a health insurance enrollment platform for returning citizens.

Investors · 2

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2.6M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2021

$1.3MraisedDec 2021 · 8 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Harley BlakemanExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$1.6M
Amount sold
$1.3M
First sale
Dec 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$1.3MraisedFeb 2021 · 4 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Harley BlakemanExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$1.3M
Amount sold
$1.3M
First sale
Feb 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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 Honest Jobs do?
Honest Jobs helps currently and formerly incarcerated people find employment through a job placement platform.
Who founded Honest Jobs?
Honest Jobs was founded by Harley Blakeman in 2020.
Who are Honest Jobs's investors?
Honest Jobs's investors include Techstars, The Colorado Impact Fund.
How much funding has Honest Jobs raised?
Honest Jobs has disclosed $2.6M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Honest Jobs headquartered?
Honest Jobs is headquartered in Columbus, US.