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Nearside

San Francisco, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 12 known investors

Plastiq enables businesses to pay vendors using credit cards while vendors receive payments via wire, ACH, check, or other methods, combined with embedded payment processing and card acceptance solutions for merchant transactions.

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Founders & leadership

Nearside was founded in 2012 by Eliot Buchanan.

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Eliot BuchananFounder
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Daniel ChoiExecutive
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Geoffrey WillisonNamed on SEC filing
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Michail MedvinskyNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Ryan MooreBoard director
JBJeffrey Bussgang
Jeffrey Bussgangin𝕏Board directorInvestor at Flybridge Capital Partners
BLBenjamin Ling
Benjamin Lingin𝕏Board directorGeneral Partner at Bling Capital
KH
Kerry HatchBoard director

Investors · 12

Acorn Pacific VenturesSan Mateo
Bling CapitalMiami Beach · $1M – $5M
Flybridge Capital PartnersNew York · $250K – $10M
Parade VenturesSan Francisco · $1M
Socii CapitalSan Francisco
AccomplicereportedBoston · $5M – $25Mvia Jeff Fagnan · inferred
Atlas VenturereportedCambridge · $500K – $1M
B Capital GroupreportedManhattan Beach · $10M – $50M
Flucas VenturesreportedJupiter · $100K – $5Mvia Ashley Flucas · inferred
Khosla VenturesreportedMenlo Park · $5K – $50M
Kleiner PerkinsreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $15M
Top Tier Capital PartnersreportedSan Francisco

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$12.8M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2016

▶$2.9MraisedApr 2016 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(c)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Daniel ChoiExecutive Officer
  • Ryan MooreDirector
  • Jeffrey BussgangDirector
  • Kerry HatchDirector
  • Eliot BuchananExecutive Officer, Director
  • Benjamin LingDirector
Offering amount
$11.1M
Amount sold
$2.9M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Feb 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06c
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10MraisedJul 2014 · 18 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Geoffrey WillisonExecutive Officer
  • Eliot BuchananExecutive Officer, Director
  • Daniel ChoiExecutive Officer
  • Ryan MooreDirector
  • Jeffrey BussgangDirector
  • Michail MedvinskyExecutive Officer
  • Kerry HatchDirector
  • Benjamin LingDirector
Amount sold
$10M
First sale
Jul 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

In the news

Plastiq Raises $75 Million in Series D Funding to Accelerate Rollout of Intelligent Payments Solution for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs) - Plastiqplastiq.com · Jul 2020Plastiq Raises $75M Series D To Give SMBs More Payment Optionsnews.crunchbase.com · Mar 2020Plastiq raises $75M to help small businesses use credit cards more | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Mar 2020Plastiq Raises $27M in Series C Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Nov 2018Plastiq Secures $27 Million in New Funding Round to Accelerate Growth of Payments Platform for Small Businessprnewswire.com · May 2018

Frequently asked questions

What does Nearside do?
Plastiq enables businesses to pay vendors using credit cards while vendors receive payments via wire, ACH, check, or other methods, combined with embedded payment processing and card acceptance solutions for merchant transactions.
Who founded Nearside?
Nearside was founded by Eliot Buchanan in 2012.
Who are Nearside's investors?
Nearside's investors include Acorn Pacific Ventures, Bling Capital, Flybridge Capital Partners, Parade Ventures, Socii Capital, Accomplice, Atlas Venture, B Capital Group and 4 more.
How much funding has Nearside raised?
Nearside has disclosed $12.8M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Nearside headquartered?
Nearside is headquartered in San Francisco, US.