Influence Apps
San Diego, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation
Founders & leadership
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JOHN ZDANOWSKINamed on SEC filing
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STEPHEN ESPINOSANamed on SEC filing
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TAYLOR ROSENamed on SEC filing
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.1M disclosed across 1 round · 2019
▶$1.1MraisedOct 2019 · 2 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$1.1MraisedOct 2019 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- JOHN ZDANOWSKIExecutive Officer, Director
- STEPHEN ESPINOSAExecutive Officer, Director
- TAYLOR ROSEExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1.1M
- Amount sold
- $1.1M
- First sale
- Oct 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 3
by search overlap
Voxpopme5 shared keywordsVoxpopme is an all-in-one research platform that combines video surveys, live interviews, and AI-powered analysis to help organizations gather and understand customer insights. The platform serves market researchers, product teams, and insights leaders who need qualitative customer feedback with emotional context and automated analysis.
Mwm5 shared keywordsMWM is a technology company that manages the complete mobile app lifecycle from AI-powered creation through growth operations and global distribution. The company serves app creators, founders, and studios through its integrated platform combining MWM AI, MWM Console, and MWM Publishing, all backed by proprietary data intelligence.
Popular Pays3 shared keywordsPopular Pays is an influencer marketing and creator management platform that connects brands with creators for campaign development and execution. The company serves brands seeking to collaborate with content creators aligned with their values.
Companies competing with Influence Apps for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $749.6K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2021 | $50K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- How much funding has Influence Apps raised?
- Influence Apps has disclosed $1.1M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Influence Apps headquartered?
- Influence Apps is headquartered in San Diego, US.