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Lotsa Helping Hands

Brookline, US · Founded 2014 · 6 employees on LinkedIn

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Lotsa Helping Hands offers a free online tool for coordinating care for loved ones, letting family and friends schedule and sign up for tasks such as meal delivery and rides to appointments while keeping the support team informed. It serves caregivers, families, and community members organizing help for someone in need.

Founders & leadership

Lotsa Helping Hands was founded in 2014 by Barry Katz and Hal Chapel.

BKBarry Katz
Barry KatzCo-Founder/HR, Recruiting & Administration2004–2014Barry Katz is an executive officer at Lotsa Helping Hands, which provides a free online platform for coordinating care tasks such as meal delivery and transportation assistance among family and friends. He has experience in recruitment and human resources at growth-focused organizations.
HCHal Chapel
Hal ChapelCEO & Founder2005–2015Hal Chapel is Executive Officer and Director at Lotsa Helping Hands, which provides free online coordination tools for organizing care support among families and friends. He has experience in business strategy, fundraising, and leadership across software, cybersecurity, and healthcare technology sectors, including nonprofit board roles.

Board

MA
Matt AnardeBoard director
JD
Joe DwyerBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$3.8M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014

▶$3MraisedJun 2014 · 44 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Matt AnardeDirector, Promoter
  • Joe DwyerDirector, Promoter
  • Hal ChapelExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$3M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
May 2014
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$742.6KraisedJun 2014 · 11 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Barry KatzExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Hal ChapelExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$742.6K
Minimum investment
$6K
First sale
May 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

What does Lotsa Helping Hands do?
Lotsa Helping Hands offers a free online tool for coordinating care for loved ones, letting family and friends schedule and sign up for tasks such as meal delivery and rides to appointments while keeping the support team informed. It serves caregivers, families, and community members organizing help for someone in need.
Who founded Lotsa Helping Hands?
Lotsa Helping Hands was founded by Barry Katz, Hal Chapel in 2014.
How much funding has Lotsa Helping Hands raised?
Lotsa Helping Hands has disclosed $3.8M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Lotsa Helping Hands headquartered?
Lotsa Helping Hands is headquartered in Brookline, US.