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Labdoor

YC W15

San Francisco, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 11 employees · 18 known investors

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Labdoor provides independent product testing, rankings, and data across multiple consumer product categories. The company operates a verified commerce model where consumers purchase products through the platform, with revenue supporting expanded product testing and research.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W15)

Labdoor was founded in 2012 by Rafael Ferreira, Helton Souza, Neil Thanedar, and Tercio Junker.

RFRafael Ferreira
Rafael FerreiraCo-FounderRafael Ferreira co-founded Labdoor, a supplement review platform, and previously worked as an Art Director at agencies serving major consumer brands including Warner Bros., Procter & Gamble, and Johnson & Johnson.
HSHelton Souza
Helton SouzaCo-founder · Chief Technology OfficerHelton Souza is CTO and leads the Labdoor Certifications Program.
NTNeil Thanedar
Neil ThanedarFounder & ChairmanNeil Thanedar founded Labdoor, a Y Combinator company, and previously established Avomeen, which was acquired in 2016. He also co-founded Air to All, a nonprofit organization.
TJ
Tercio Junker

Board

AMANN MIURA-KO
ANN MIURA-KOBoard directorCo-founding Partner at Floodgate

Investors · 18

500 Globallisted by 500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K

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ACE & CompanyreportedGenevavia Sherif El Halwagy · inferred

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IncWellreported

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InnoSpring Seed Fundreported

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Mark Cuban CompaniesreportedDallas

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Sterling.VCreportedNew York

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WefunderreportedSan Francisco

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Zeno VenturesreportedGeneva

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4.3M disclosed across 1 round · 2016

▶$4.3MraisedJul 2016 · 41 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • ANN MIURA-KODirector
  • RAFAEL FERREIRAExecutive Officer
  • NEIL THANEDARExecutive Officer, Director
  • HELTON SOUZAExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$7.2M
Amount sold
$4.3M
First sale
Jun 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

The YC application· Winter 2015 batch

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Frequently asked questions

What does Labdoor do?
Labdoor provides independent product testing, rankings, and data across multiple consumer product categories. The company operates a verified commerce model where consumers purchase products through the platform, with revenue supporting expanded product testing and research.
Who founded Labdoor?
Labdoor was founded by Rafael Ferreira, Helton Souza, Neil Thanedar, Tercio Junker in 2012.
Who are Labdoor's investors?
Labdoor's investors include Y Combinator, Floodgate, Rock Health, 500 Global, Correlation Ventures, FundersClub, Kima Ventures, Seabed VC and 10 more.
How much funding has Labdoor raised?
Labdoor has disclosed $4.3M raised across 1 round.
Where is Labdoor headquartered?
Labdoor is headquartered in San Francisco, US.