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Minus

New York, US · Founded 2011 · 5 known investors

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Founders & leadership

Minus was founded in 2011 by Qing Yun Xie and Carl Hu.

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Qing Yun XieCo-founder
CH
Carl HuCo-founder

Board

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Xiaojun LiBoard directorPartner at IDG Capital
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Tim T. GongBoard director

Investors · 5

LOWERCARBONJackson · $1M – $50M
Lowercarbon CapitalLos Angeles · $100K – $5M
Chiratae VenturesreportedGurugram · $500K – $2M
IDG CapitalreportedHong Kong · $3M – $200M
JITO Angel NetworkreportedMumbai · $67K – $5M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2M disclosed across 1 round · 2015

▶$2MraisedMay 2015 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Xiaojun LiDirector
  • Tim T. GongDirector
  • Qing Yun XieExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Carl HuExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$2.5M
Amount sold
$2M
First sale
May 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
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

Who founded Minus?
Minus was founded by Qing Yun Xie, Carl Hu in 2011.
Who are Minus's investors?
Minus's investors include LOWERCARBON, Lowercarbon Capital, Chiratae Ventures, IDG Capital, JITO Angel Network.
How much funding has Minus raised?
Minus has disclosed $2M raised across 1 round.
Where is Minus headquartered?
Minus is headquartered in New York, US.