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Lucidworks

San Francisco, US · Founded 2007 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors

Founders & leadership

Lucidworks was founded in 2007 by Grant Ingersoll.

GI
Grant IngersollFounder
WH
Will HayesExecutive
RF
Reade FrankExecutive
PD
Paul DoscherExecutive
FC
Frank CalderonExecutive

Board

RMRavi Mohan
Ravi Mohanin𝕏Board Member2010–2022Managing Director at Shasta Ventures
CM
Chris McKayBoard director
STSpencer Tall
Spencer TallinBoard MemberManaging Director at AllegisCyber Capital
MB
Mark BrewerBoard director
MC
Mary ColemanBoard director

Investors · 5

AllegisCyber CapitalPalo Alto · $3M – $5Mvia Spencer Tall · board
Francisco PartnersSan Francisco
Sixth StreetSan Francisco · $50M – $2.5B
Shasta VenturesreportedMenlo Park · $250K – $6M
Top Tier Capital PartnersreportedSan Francisco

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$51.7M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2012–2018

▶$23MraisedMay 2018 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mark BrewerDirector
  • Will HayesExecutive Officer, Director
  • Spencer TallDirector
  • Chris McKayDirector
  • Ravi MohanDirector
  • Grant IngersollDirector
Offering amount
$25M
Amount sold
$23M
First sale
Apr 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$14.7MraisedNov 2015 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ravi MohanDirector
  • Chris McKayDirector
  • Mark BrewerDirector
  • Spencer TallDirector
  • Will HayesExecutive Officer, Director
  • Grant IngersollDirector
  • Reade FrankExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$14.7M
First sale
Nov 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$8MraisedAug 2014 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mark BrewerDirector
  • Will HayesExecutive Officer, Director
  • Andrew KauDirector
  • Carol LopezExecutive Officer
  • Chris McKayDirector
  • Ravi MohanDirector
  • Grant IngersollDirector
Offering amount
$12M
Amount sold
$8M
First sale
Jul 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6MraisedFeb 2012 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mary ColemanDirector
  • Chris McKayDirector
  • Paul DoscherExecutive Officer, Director
  • Frank CalderonExecutive Officer
  • Ravi MohanDirector
  • Mark BrewerDirector
Amount sold
$6M
First sale
Feb 2012
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2007
Federal exemptions
06
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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In the news

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Frequently asked questions

Who founded Lucidworks?
Lucidworks was founded by Grant Ingersoll in 2007.
Who are Lucidworks's investors?
Lucidworks's investors include AllegisCyber Capital, Francisco Partners, Sixth Street, Shasta Ventures, Top Tier Capital Partners.
How much funding has Lucidworks raised?
Lucidworks has disclosed $51.7M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Lucidworks headquartered?
Lucidworks is headquartered in San Francisco, US.