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Personify

Chicago, US · Founded 2010 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

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Personify develops video and camera applications for consumers, including ChromaCam, a webcam background-editing tool. The company has announced that Personify and all its applications will be discontinued after September 30, 2026.

Founders & leadership

Personify was founded in 2010 by Dennis Lin.

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Dennis LininFounder · "Vision Guy"2009–2016
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Sanjay PatelNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Ray SchuderBoard director
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Robert A. SchultzBoard director
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Wen-mei HwuBoard director
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James D. SpareBoard director
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Tom SiegelBoard director
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Manju HegdeBoard director
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Don ParsonsBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1.4M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2012–2026

$1.3MraisedApr 2015 · 7 investors · Computers
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Wen-mei HwuDirector
  • James D. SpareDirector
  • Tom SiegelDirector
  • Manju HegdeDirector
  • Don ParsonsDirector
  • Sanjay PatelExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$1.3M
Minimum investment
$10K
First sale
Apr 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$150KraisedFeb 2012 · 1 investors · Computers
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James D. SpareDirector, Promoter
  • Wen-Mei HwuDirector, Promoter
  • Sanjay J PatelExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Dennis LinExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Ray SchuderDirector, Promoter
  • Robert A. SchultzDirector, Promoter
Offering amount
$500K
Amount sold
$150K
First sale
Feb 2012
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06
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 Personify do?
Personify develops video and camera applications for consumers, including ChromaCam, a webcam background-editing tool. The company has announced that Personify and all its applications will be discontinued after September 30, 2026.
Who founded Personify?
Personify was founded by Dennis Lin in 2010.
Who are Personify's investors?
Personify's investors include Serra Ventures.
How much funding has Personify raised?
Personify has disclosed $1.4M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Personify headquartered?
Personify is headquartered in Chicago, US.