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Phunware

NASDAQ: PHUN

Austin, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

Founders & leadership

Phunware was founded in 2015 by Luan D. Dang and Alan S. Knitowski.

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Luan D. DanginCo-founder
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Alan S. KnitowskiCo-founder
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Matt AuneExecutive
RC
Randall CrowderExecutive
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Hans G. EricksonExecutive
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Prokopios TsirigakisNamed on SEC filing
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George SyllantavosNamed on SEC filing
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Lori Tauber MarcusNamed on SEC filing
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Keith CowanNamed on SEC filing
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Kathy Tan MayorNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Sundhiraj SharmaBoard director
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Eric ManlunasBoard director

Investors · 3

Scalare PartnersSydney
Firsthand CapitalreportedSan Josevia Kevin Landis · board
Firsthand Technology Value FundreportedSan Jose · $1M – $10M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$97.2M disclosed across 4 of 5 rounds · 2014–2020

▶$21.6MraisedJul 2020 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Lori Tauber MarcusDirector
  • Blythe MastersDirector
  • Kathy Tan MayorDirector
  • Eric ManlunasDirector
  • George SyllantavosDirector
  • Matt AuneExecutive Officer
  • Randall CrowderExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alan KnitowskiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Keith CowanDirector
  • Luan DangExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$21.6M
Amount sold
$21.6M
Finders' fees
$120K
Placement agents
Canaccord Genuity LLC
First sale
Jul 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedApr 2020 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Blythe MastersDirector
  • Luan DangExecutive Officer
  • George SyllantavosDirector
  • Keith CowanDirector
  • Randall CrowderExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kathy Tan MayorDirector
  • Lori Tauber MarcusDirector
  • Matt AuneExecutive Officer
  • Alan KnitowskiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Eric ManlunasDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$3M
Finders' fees
$165.6K
Placement agents
Canaccord Genuity LLC
First sale
Mar 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$20MofferedJun 2019 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alan S. KnitowskiExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Luan DangExecutive Officer, Promoter
  • Matt AuneExecutive Officer
  • Randall CrowderExecutive Officer, Director
  • Prokopios TsirigakisDirector
  • George SyllantavosDirector
  • Lori Tauber MarcusDirector
  • Keith CowanDirector
  • Kathy Tan MayorDirector
Offering amount
$20M
Minimum investment
$1
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$46.1MraisedFeb 2018 · 117 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Luan D. DangExecutive Officer
  • Sundhiraj SharmaDirector
  • Eric ManlunasDirector
  • Alan S. KnitowskiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Winston DamarilloDirector
  • Matt AuneExecutive Officer
  • Kevin LandisDirector
Offering amount
$56.1M
Amount sold
$46.1M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Dec 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$26.5MraisedMar 2014 · 42 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Hans G. EricksonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Luan D. DangExecutive Officer
  • Matt AuneExecutive Officer
  • Alan S. KnitowskiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kevin LandisDirector
  • Chase FraserDirector
Offering amount
$30M
Amount sold
$26.5M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Mar 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2009
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

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Frequently asked questions

Who founded Phunware?
Phunware was founded by Luan D. Dang, Alan S. Knitowski in 2015.
Who are Phunware's investors?
Phunware's investors include Scalare Partners, Firsthand Capital, Firsthand Technology Value Fund.
How much funding has Phunware raised?
Phunware has disclosed $97.2M raised across 4 of its 5 known rounds.
Where is Phunware headquartered?
Phunware is headquartered in Austin, US.