Pearachute
DefunctChicago, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors
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Pearachute was a Chicago-based subscription service that helped parents find and book local classes and activities for their children.
Founders & leadership
Pearachute was founded in 2015 by Desiree Vargas Wrigley.
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Desiree Vargas WrigleyFounder
Board
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Paul LeeBoard director
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Sam YaganBoard director
Investors · 2
Lofty Ventureslisted by Lofty VenturesChicago · $10K – $100K
How we know: Lofty Ventures's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M
How we know: a partner's Signal profile · Not right? Tell us
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$3.3M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2016–2019
▶$1.2MraisedMar 2019 · 24 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$1.2MraisedMar 2019 · 24 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Paul PurcellDirector
- Sam YaganDirector
- Desiree Vargas WrigleyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $1.2M
- Minimum investment
- $1
- First sale
- Mar 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.4MraisedSep 2018 · 24 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$1.4MraisedSep 2018 · 24 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Sam YaganDirector
- Desiree Vargas WrigleyExecutive Officer, Director
- Paul LeeDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.9M
- Amount sold
- $1.4M
- First sale
- Mar 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$735KraisedFeb 2016 · 6 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$735KraisedFeb 2016 · 6 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Paul LeeExecutive Officer, Director
- Sam YaganDirector
- Desiree Vargas WrigleyExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $735K
- Minimum investment
- $1
- First sale
- Jan 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Pearachute do?
- Pearachute was a Chicago-based subscription service that helped parents find and book local classes and activities for their children.
- Who founded Pearachute?
- Pearachute was founded by Desiree Vargas Wrigley in 2015.
- Who are Pearachute's investors?
- Pearachute's investors include Lofty Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz.
- How much funding has Pearachute raised?
- Pearachute has disclosed $3.3M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Pearachute headquartered?
- Pearachute is headquartered in Chicago, US.
