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KingsCrowd

Boston, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

Founders & leadership

KingsCrowd was founded in 2020 by Christopher Lustrino.

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Christopher LustrinoFounder
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Venkatachalam Sankaranarayanan, Jr.Named on SEC filing
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Sean O'ReillyNamed on SEC filing
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James Bordewick, Jr.Named on SEC filing
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Andrew GordonNamed on SEC filing
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Howard SchneiderNamed on SEC filing
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Cecilia LenkNamed on SEC filing
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Daniel WatermanNamed on SEC filing
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Ahmad Takatkah.Named on SEC filing

Investors · 3

Builders + Backers
Global Millennial CapitalRoad Town
Oyster VenturesSan Francisco · $25K – $200K

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1.8M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020–2022

▶$725KraisedDec 2022 · Other
Rule 506(c)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Howard SchneiderExecutive Officer
  • Daniel WatermanDirector
  • Cecilia LenkDirector
  • Christopher Anthony LustrinoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Andrew GordonExecutive Officer
  • Ahmad TakathahExecutive Officer
  • James Bordewick, Jr.Executive Officer
  • Venkatachalam Sankaranarayanan, Jr.Executive Officer
Amount sold
$725K
Minimum investment
$10K
First sale
Jan 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06c
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.1MraisedOct 2021 · 57 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Venkatachalam Sankaranarayanan, Jr.Executive Officer
  • Sean O'ReillyExecutive Officer
  • James Bordewick, Jr.Executive Officer
  • Andrew GordonExecutive Officer
  • Howard SchneiderExecutive Officer
  • Cecilia LenkDirector
  • Daniel WatermanDirector
  • Christopher LustrinoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ahmad Takatkah.Executive Officer
Amount sold
$1.1M
Minimum investment
$1K
First sale
Jun 2020
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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Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
KingsCrowdDelaware

Frequently asked questions

Who founded KingsCrowd?
KingsCrowd was founded by Christopher Lustrino in 2020.
Who are KingsCrowd's investors?
KingsCrowd's investors include Builders + Backers, Global Millennial Capital, Oyster Ventures.
How much funding has KingsCrowd raised?
KingsCrowd has disclosed $1.8M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is KingsCrowd headquartered?
KingsCrowd is headquartered in Boston, US.