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phData

Minneapolis, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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phData builds intelligent systems for enterprises, combining trusted data foundations, scalable infrastructure, and operational systems to move AI and machine learning projects from experimentation into production. It offers services such as a fixed-fee four-week sprint where forward-deployed engineers develop prototypes and deployable MVPs against a client's real data and business problems.

Founders & leadership

phData was founded in 2014 by Brock Noland, Adam Fokken, and Ryan Bosshart.

BNBrock Noland
Brock NolandCo-founder
AFAdam Fokken
Adam FokkeninCo-founderAdam Fokken is Chief Technology Officer at phData, a company that builds intelligent systems for enterprises combining data foundations, infrastructure, and operational systems to move AI and machine learning projects from experimentation to production. He brings experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems.
RBRyan Bosshart
Ryan BosshartinCo-founderRyan Bosshart is Executive Officer and Director at phData, a consulting firm that develops data infrastructure and AI systems for enterprises, helping clients move projects from prototype to production.
MN
McDonald NolandNamed on SEC filing
MC
Michael ClevelandNamed on SEC filing

Board

RKRyan Kruizenga
Ryan Kruizengain𝕏Board directorGeneral Partner at Arthur Ventures

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2018

$2.5MraisedMar 2018 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • McDonald NolandExecutive Officer
  • Brock NolandExecutive Officer, Director
  • Adam FokkenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ryan KruizengaDirector
  • Michael ClevelandExecutive Officer
  • Ryan BosshartExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2.5M
Amount sold
$2.5M
First sale
Feb 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
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 phData do?
phData builds intelligent systems for enterprises, combining trusted data foundations, scalable infrastructure, and operational systems to move AI and machine learning projects from experimentation into production. It offers services such as a fixed-fee four-week sprint where forward-deployed engineers develop prototypes and deployable MVPs against a client's real data and business problems.
Who founded phData?
phData was founded by Brock Noland, Adam Fokken, Ryan Bosshart in 2014.
Who are phData's investors?
phData's investors include Arthur Ventures, Gryphon, Monroe Capital.
How much funding has phData raised?
phData has disclosed $2.5M raised across 1 round.
Where is phData headquartered?
phData is headquartered in Minneapolis, US.