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Lex

San Francisco, US · Founded 2023 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors

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 LewisinFounder
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Nathan BaschezNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 5

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2.7M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2023

$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Competitors · 7

by search overlap
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Eater1529 shared keywordsEater is a food and dining media publication producing restaurant guides, maps, videos, and articles covering where to eat across cities in the US and beyond. It covers dining out, groceries and retail, and local food scenes for readers and diners.
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the infatuation993 shared keywordsThe Infatuation is a restaurant and hospitality content platform that publishes guides, reviews, and recommendations for dining and nightlife destinations across major US and international cities.
Thrillist834 shared keywordsThrillist is a digital media publication focused on travel, publishing destination guides, travel itineraries, road trip ideas, event guides, and tips across cities worldwide. It offers editorial content and curated travel experiences for consumers.
Meetup635 shared keywordsMeetup is a platform that helps people discover and create local communities around shared interests—from professional development and career networking to hobbies, creative pursuits, and social activities. It connects groups of people across cities and topics to meet in person, learn, and build relationships.

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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, Greycroft, True Ventures.
How much funding has Lex raised?
Lex has disclosed $2.7M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Lex headquartered?
Lex is headquartered in San Francisco, US.