Phreeli
Lewes, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation
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Phreeli is a wireless carrier that prioritizes customer privacy and data security, offering mobile service with greater control over personal data. It serves individual mobile consumers seeking privacy-focused wireless connectivity.
Founders & leadership
Phreeli was founded in 2019 by Nicholas Merrill.
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Nicholas MerrillFounderHe previously founded CalyxOS and served as Director of The Calyx Institute, where he spent 15 years developing privacy-oriented Android software and advocating for digital civil liberties.
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Nicholas MerillNamed on SEC filing
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Steve GelmisNamed on SEC filing
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Louis RossmannNamed on SEC filing
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1M disclosed across 1 round · 2024
▶$1MraisedFeb 2024 · 1 investors · TelecommunicationsRule 506(b)
▶$1MraisedFeb 2024 · 1 investors · Telecommunications
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Nicholas MerillExecutive Officer, Director
- Steve GelmisDirector
- Louis RossmannDirector
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $1M
- Minimum investment
- $1M
- First sale
- Feb 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Phreeli do?
- Phreeli is a wireless carrier that prioritizes customer privacy and data security, offering mobile service with greater control over personal data. It serves individual mobile consumers seeking privacy-focused wireless connectivity.
- Who founded Phreeli?
- Phreeli was founded by Nicholas Merrill in 2019.
- How much funding has Phreeli raised?
- Phreeli has disclosed $1M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Phreeli headquartered?
- Phreeli is headquartered in Lewes, US.
