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Para

San Francisco, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 2 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Para develops a "personal dispatch system" for gig workers, providing drivers with safety features, trip details for decision-making, and visibility into available work opportunities in the gig economy. The platform serves delivery and mobility workers across major U.S. cities.

B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkSaaS

Founders & leadership

Para was founded in 2020 by David Pickerell.

DPDavid Pickerell
David PickerellCo-Founder, CEODavid Pickerell launched markets at Uber before founding Para, a platform serving gig workers. He is now developing GigSafe, which provides compliance and credentials support for independent contractors and IC businesses.

Board

YZ
Yuechen ZhaoBoard director
WG
Wesley GottesmanBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$19.7M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2022–2025

▶$4.7MraisedMay 2025 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Yuechen ZhaoDirector
  • David Albert PickerellExecutive Officer, Director
  • Wesley GottesmanDirector
Offering amount
$4.7M
Amount sold
$4.7M
First sale
Apr 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$14.9MraisedMay 2025 · 18 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Wesley GottesmanDirector
  • Yuechen ZhaoDirector
  • David Albert PickerellExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$16.2M
Amount sold
$14.9M
First sale
Jul 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
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 Para do?
Para develops a "personal dispatch system" for gig workers, providing drivers with safety features, trip details for decision-making, and visibility into available work opportunities in the gig economy. The platform serves delivery and mobility workers across major U.S. cities.
Who founded Para?
Para was founded by David Pickerell in 2020.
Who are Para's investors?
Para's investors include Buckhill Capital.
How much funding has Para raised?
Para has disclosed $19.7M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Para headquartered?
Para is headquartered in San Francisco, US.