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Mystery Tackle BOX

Chicago, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

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Mystery Tackle Box sells fishing gear and lure kits for anglers, including the Pond Prowler cross-body sling bag pre-stocked with curated lures for pond, creek, and shoreline fishing. The company offers specialty boxes and one-time fishing products direct to consumers.

Founders & leadership

Mystery Tackle BOX was founded in 2012 by Ross Gordon.

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Ross GordonFounder
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Jeremy GwynneNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 2

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$63.9M disclosed across 9 rounds · 2015–2022

▶$9.3MraisedDec 2022 · 13 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • JON CALLAGHANDirector
  • EVAN MARIDOUDirector
  • ROSS GORDONExecutive Officer, Director
  • RICK DESAIDirector
  • LISA KEMPAExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$11.3M
Amount sold
$9.3M
First sale
Nov 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.7MraisedAug 2022 · 11 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • LISA KEMPAExecutive Officer, Director
  • JON CALLAGHANDirector
  • EVAN MARIDOUDirector
  • RICK DESAIDirector
  • ROSS GORDONExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$2.7M
First sale
Aug 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$41.7MraisedMar 2022 · 44 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • TIM MACGUIDWINExecutive Officer, Director
  • ROSS GORDONExecutive Officer, Director
  • JON CALLAGHANDirector
  • RICK DESAIDirector
  • EVAN MARIDOUDirector
Offering amount
$44M
Amount sold
$41.7M
First sale
Apr 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.9MraisedDec 2020 · 6 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • IAIN SHOVLINDirector
  • TIM MACGUIDWINExecutive Officer, Director
  • EVAN MARIDOUDirector
  • RICK DESAIDirector
  • ROSS GORDONExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$6M
Amount sold
$4.9M
First sale
Nov 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$500KraisedMar 2019 · 1 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • RICK DESAIDirector
  • IAIN SHOVLINDirector
  • ROSS GORDONExecutive Officer, Director
  • ANDREW TIMKODirector
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$500K
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
Feb 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.5MraisedOct 2017 · 9 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rick DesaiDirector
  • Ryan McDonnellExecutive Officer, Promoter
  • Jeremy GwynnePromoter
  • Ross GordonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Andrew TimkoExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Iain ShovlinDirector
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$3.5M
First sale
Sep 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$75KraisedMar 2017 · 2 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ross GordonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Andy TimkoPromoter
  • Iain ShovlinDirector
  • Jeremy GwynnePromoter
Amount sold
$75K
Minimum investment
$25K
Proceeds to insiders
$8K
First sale
Feb 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.2MraisedNov 2015 · 9 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jeremy GwynnePromoter
  • Brian RoachPromoter
  • Ross GordonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$1.3M
Amount sold
$1.2M
Minimum investment
$10K
Proceeds to insiders
$150K
First sale
Nov 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
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 Mystery Tackle BOX do?
Mystery Tackle Box sells fishing gear and lure kits for anglers, including the Pond Prowler cross-body sling bag pre-stocked with curated lures for pond, creek, and shoreline fishing. The company offers specialty boxes and one-time fishing products direct to consumers.
Who founded Mystery Tackle BOX?
Mystery Tackle BOX was founded by Ross Gordon in 2012.
Who are Mystery Tackle BOX's investors?
Mystery Tackle BOX's investors include Starting Line, True Ventures.
How much funding has Mystery Tackle BOX raised?
Mystery Tackle BOX has disclosed $63.9M raised across 9 rounds.
Where is Mystery Tackle BOX headquartered?
Mystery Tackle BOX is headquartered in Chicago, US.