Paddle 8
New York, US · Founded 2010 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors
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Founders & leadership
Paddle 8 was founded in 2010 by Aditya Julka, Alexander Gilkes, and Osman Khan.
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Osman KhanCo-Founder & CEO (Acquired by Native SA)2011–2018Executive Officer, Director, Promoter at Squared Circles
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Ian OsborneBoard director
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Edmund ZysikBoard director
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Investors · 1
Founder CollectivereportedCambridge
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$32.7M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2012–2015
▶$22MraisedMay 2015 · 3 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$22MraisedMay 2015 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ian OsborneDirector
- Aditya JulkaExecutive Officer, Director
- Alexander GilkesExecutive Officer, Director
- Edmund ZysikDirector
- Osman KhanExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $30M
- Amount sold
- $22M
- Finders' fees
- $750K
- Placement agents
- B. Riley & Co., LLC
- First sale
- May 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2010
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$7MraisedApr 2014 · 3 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$7MraisedApr 2014 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- David FrankelDirector
- Alexander GilkesExecutive Officer, Director
- Aditya JulkaExecutive Officer, Director
- Osman KhanExecutive Officer
- Sergey SkaterschikovDirector
- Edmund ZysikDirector
- Offering amount
- $18M
- Amount sold
- $7M
- First sale
- Apr 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2010
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3.7MraisedFeb 2012 · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$3.7MraisedFeb 2012 · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- David FrankelDirector
- Aditya JulkaExecutive Officer, Director
- Osman KhanExecutive Officer
- Alexander GilkesExecutive Officer, Director
- Edmund ZysikDirector
- Offering amount
- $3.7M
- Amount sold
- $3.7M
- First sale
- Jan 2012
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2010
- Federal exemptions
- 06
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
3 people who came through Paddle 8 went on to found or lead other companies.
Frequently asked questions
- Who founded Paddle 8?
- Paddle 8 was founded by Aditya Julka, Alexander Gilkes, Osman Khan in 2010.
- Who are Paddle 8's investors?
- Paddle 8's investors include Founder Collective.
- How much funding has Paddle 8 raised?
- Paddle 8 has disclosed $32.7M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Paddle 8 headquartered?
- Paddle 8 is headquartered in New York, US.
