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Lex
San Francisco, US · Founded 2023 · Delaware corporation · 7 known investors
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Lex is a community platform for LGBTQ+ people to connect with others in their area, build friendships, and find belonging in a space designed for conversation and expression.
Founders & leadership
Lex was founded in 2023 by Jennifer Rhiannon Lewis.
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Jennifer Rhiannon LewisFounderShe has 17 years of experience in consumer technology and community-focused businesses, with prior roles at Nike, Universal Music, Unilever, and Pepsi.
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Nathan BaschezNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 7
Alpaca VClisted by Alpaca VCNew York · $500K – $1.3M
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Corigin Ventureslisted by Corigin Venturesvia Aubrie Pagano · inferred
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GreycroftreportedNew York · $100K – $5M
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Stellation CapitalreportedMiami Beach · $250K – $4M
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True VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $3M
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$2.7M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2019–2023
- Undisclosed amountSeedOct 2019Source ↗
▶$5.9KraisedSep 2023 · 46 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$5.9KraisedSep 2023 · 46 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Nathan BaschezExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $5.9K
- Amount sold
- $5.9K
- First sale
- Jun 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2023
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.7MraisedSep 2023 · 11 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.7MraisedSep 2023 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Nathan BaschezExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2.8M
- Amount sold
- $2.7M
- First sale
- Jul 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2023
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Lex do?
- Lex is a community platform for LGBTQ+ people to connect with others in their area, build friendships, and find belonging in a space designed for conversation and expression.
- Who founded Lex?
- Lex was founded by Jennifer Rhiannon Lewis in 2023.
- Who are Lex's investors?
- Lex's investors include Alpaca VC, Corigin Ventures, Red Swan Ventures, Tusk Venture Partners, Greycroft, Stellation Capital, True Ventures.
- How much funding has Lex raised?
- Lex has disclosed $2.7M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Lex headquartered?
- Lex is headquartered in San Francisco, US.