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Localeur

Austin, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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Localeur offers travel guides and local recommendations—such as restaurants and road trips—sourced from a community of locals across 200 destinations. The service is aimed at travelers seeking local insight on where to go and how to experience a place.

Founders & leadership

Localeur was founded in 2014 by Joah Spearman.

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Joah SpearmanFounder and CEO2013–2024Joah Spearman founded Localeur, a community-sourced travel guide platform operating across 200 destinations. He has previously held leadership roles in communications and community building for organizations including FedEx, Volkswagen, and the PAC-12 Conference, and later founded TenYour, a fintech company focused on financial stability for middle-class professionals.
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Cate SmithsonHead of Content

Board

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Heather BrunnerBoard director

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$6M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2016–2022

▶$220KraisedJun 2022 · 10 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joah SpearmanExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$300K
Amount sold
$220K
First sale
May 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$127KraisedMay 2020 · 8 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joah SpearmanExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$500K
Amount sold
$127K
First sale
Apr 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$568.4KraisedJul 2019 · 29 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joah SpearmanExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.4M
Amount sold
$568.4K
First sale
Jul 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5.1MraisedMay 2018 · 75 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Heather BrunnerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Joah SpearmanExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5.2M
Amount sold
$5.1M
First sale
Oct 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10KraisedOct 2017 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joah SpearmanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Heather BrunnerDirector
Offering amount
$500K
Amount sold
$10K
First sale
Sep 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
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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Frequently asked questions

What does Localeur do?
Localeur offers travel guides and local recommendations—such as restaurants and road trips—sourced from a community of locals across 200 destinations. The service is aimed at travelers seeking local insight on where to go and how to experience a place.
Who founded Localeur?
Localeur was founded by Joah Spearman in 2014.
Who are Localeur's investors?
Localeur's investors include Backstage Capital, Red Sails Investment, Capital Factory.
How much funding has Localeur raised?
Localeur has disclosed $6M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Localeur headquartered?
Localeur is headquartered in Austin, US.