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Laika Universe

Folsom, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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Founders & leadership

Laika Universe was founded in 2019 by MANUELA SANCHEZ and CAMILO SANCHEZ.

MSMANUELA SANCHEZ
MANUELA SANCHEZCO-FOUNDERFounder at LAIKA
CSCAMILO SANCHEZ
CAMILO SANCHEZCO-FOUNDER, CEOCamilo Sanchez is co-founder and CEO of Laika Universe, an omnichannel pet marketplace and community platform for Latin America.
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GREGORIO MARQUEZCOO
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TULIO EDUARDO JIMENEZCOO
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FELIPE SAMPERNamed on SEC filing

Board

JMJUSTIN MATEEN
JUSTIN MATEENBoard directorFounding Partner at Jam Fund

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$57.8M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2021–2022

▶$47.8MraisedJan 2022 · 16 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • TULIO EDUARDO JIMENEZExecutive Officer, Director
  • GREGORIO MARQUEZExecutive Officer, Director
  • CAMILO SANCHEZExecutive Officer, Director
  • JUSTIN MATEENDirector
  • MANUELA SANCHEZDirector
  • JUAN CARLOS FRANCKDirector
  • FELIPE SAMPERDirector
Offering amount
$47.8M
Amount sold
$47.8M
First sale
Jan 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10MraisedJul 2021 · 10 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • GREGORIO MARQUEZExecutive Officer, Director
  • TULIO EDUARDO JIMENEZExecutive Officer, Director
  • JUSTIN MATEENDirector
  • MANUELA SANCHEZDirector
  • FELIPE SAMPERDirector
  • CAMILO SANCHEZExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$10M
First sale
May 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Laika Universe went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Laika Universe?
Laika Universe was founded by MANUELA SANCHEZ, CAMILO SANCHEZ in 2019.
Who are Laika Universe's investors?
Laika Universe's investors include FJ Labs, Jam Fund, SoftBank Group.
How much funding has Laika Universe raised?
Laika Universe has disclosed $57.8M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Laika Universe headquartered?
Laika Universe is headquartered in Folsom, US.