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IK Start USA

Sewickley, US · Founded 2024 · Pennsylvania LLC

IK Start USA promotes the Norwegian professional soccer club IK Start, offering supporters guided travel experiences to Kristiansand, Norway, including arena tours, practice viewings, and matchday events. It serves fans and supporters looking to connect with the club, which has 120 years of tradition.

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Founders & leadership

IK Start USA was founded in 2024 by Roger Loughney, David Grim, and Jean Kouao Bley.

RL
Roger LoughneyChairman & Co-Founder
DG
David GrimCo-Founder
JK
Jean Kouao BleyCo-Founder
JB
Jean BleyNamed on SEC filing

Board

MJ
Michael JenkinsBoard director
KU
Keith UhlesBoard director
AM
Adam MaustBoard director
JB
Jeffrey BrandtBoard director
KL
Kathleen LoughneyBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$8.5M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2024–2026

▶$480KraisedAug 2026 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David GrimDirector, Promoter
  • Roger LoughneyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Jean BleyDirector, Promoter
  • Adam MaustDirector
  • Michael JenkinsDirector
  • Keith UhlesDirector
Offering amount
$500K
Amount sold
$480K
First sale
Nov 2025
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Pennsylvania, 2024
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4MraisedJul 2026 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David GrimExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Roger LoughneyDirector, Promoter
  • Jean BleyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Adam MaustDirector
  • Michael JenkinsDirector
  • Keith UhlesDirector
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$4M
Finders' fees
$93.3K
Placement agents
Artiga AS
First sale
Jul 2026
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Pennsylvania, 2024
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4MraisedMay 2026 · 29 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Adam MaustDirector
  • Jeffrey BrandtDirector
  • Roger LoughneyDirector, Promoter
  • Kathleen LoughneyDirector
  • Jean BleyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • David GrimExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$4M
First sale
Jun 2024
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Pennsylvania, 2024
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 IK Start USA do?
IK Start USA promotes the Norwegian professional soccer club IK Start, offering supporters guided travel experiences to Kristiansand, Norway, including arena tours, practice viewings, and matchday events. It serves fans and supporters looking to connect with the club, which has 120 years of tradition.
Who founded IK Start USA?
IK Start USA was founded by Roger Loughney, David Grim, Jean Kouao Bley in 2024.
How much funding has IK Start USA raised?
IK Start USA has disclosed $8.5M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is IK Start USA headquartered?
IK Start USA is headquartered in Sewickley, US.