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Nooks
Arlington, US · Founded 2021 · 80 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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Nooks provides industrial security services—including Facility Security Officer (FSO), Personnel Security (PERSEC), and Program Security support—to help companies obtain and maintain security clearances and access secure facilities. It serves the U.S. national security community, supporting technology adoption between government and private industry across multiple markets.
Founders & leadership
Nooks was founded in 2021 by Sean Blackman.
Board
Investors · 3
How we know: Upper90's portfolio page · funding news · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us
How we know: Zigg Capital's portfolio page · funding news · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$62.2M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2021–2025
▶$10MraisedFeb 2025 · 24 investors · Business ServicesRule 506(b)
- James PriceDirector
- Sean BlackmanExecutive Officer, Director
- David EisenbergDirector
- David WillardDirector
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $10M
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- Finders' fees
- $100K
- First sale
- Dec 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2024
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4MraisedApr 2024 · 71 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- John SwisherExecutive Officer
- Sean BlackmanExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- James Hunter PriceDirector, Promoter
- David WillardDirector, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $4M
- Amount sold
- $4M
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $150K
- First sale
- Dec 2022
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.2MraisedJun 2022 · 21 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- John SwisherExecutive Officer
- Sean BlackmanExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- David WillardDirector, Promoter
- Hunter PriceDirector, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $1.2M
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $105K
- First sale
- Dec 2021
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Nooks do?
- Nooks provides industrial security services—including Facility Security Officer (FSO), Personnel Security (PERSEC), and Program Security support—to help companies obtain and maintain security clearances and access secure facilities. It serves the U.S. national security community, supporting technology adoption between government and private industry across multiple markets.
- Who founded Nooks?
- Nooks was founded by Sean Blackman in 2021.
- Who are Nooks's investors?
- Nooks's investors include Upper90, Zigg Capital, Lockheed Martin Ventures.
- How much funding has Nooks raised?
- Nooks has disclosed $62.2M raised across 5 rounds.
- Where is Nooks headquartered?
- Nooks is headquartered in Arlington, US.