Jibu
Colorado Springs, US · North Carolina LLC · 1 known investors
Jibu is a for-profit social enterprise that finances, equips, and trains entrepreneurs in emerging markets to run franchises producing safe drinking water through multi-step filtration, along with other essential products such as LPG and fortified porridge. Its franchisees purify local water sources and distribute within walking distance in high-density urban and peri-urban communities.
CleantechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodMarketplaces
Founders & leadership
RS
Randall Scot WelschCo-founder
GM
Galen Michael WelschCo-founder
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$3.4M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2015–2018
▶$10MofferedSep 2018 · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$10MofferedSep 2018 · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Galen Michael WelschExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, North Carolina
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.3MraisedMay 2017 · 23 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$2.3MraisedMay 2017 · 23 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Randall Scot WelschExecutive Officer
- Galen Michael WelschExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $8M
- Amount sold
- $2.3M
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $140K
- First sale
- May 2017
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, North Carolina, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.1MraisedJan 2015 · 18 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$1.1MraisedJan 2015 · 18 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Randall Scot WelschExecutive Officer
- Galen Michael WelschExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $1.1M
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $120K
- First sale
- Jan 2015
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, North Carolina, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Jibu do?
- Jibu is a for-profit social enterprise that finances, equips, and trains entrepreneurs in emerging markets to run franchises producing safe drinking water through multi-step filtration, along with other essential products such as LPG and fortified porridge. Its franchisees purify local water sources and distribute within walking distance in high-density urban and peri-urban communities.
- Who founded Jibu?
- Jibu was founded by Randall Scot Welsch, Galen Michael Welsch.
- Who are Jibu's investors?
- Jibu's investors include FINCA Ventures.
- How much funding has Jibu raised?
- Jibu has disclosed $3.4M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Jibu headquartered?
- Jibu is headquartered in Colorado Springs, US.