Phunware
NASDAQ: PHUNAustin, US · Founded 2015 · 4 known investors
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Phunware operates a configurable, multi-tenant Guest Intelligence Platform for resorts and hotels that unifies location, PMS, POS, mobile, and transactional data into a single property model. Its capabilities—including indoor navigation, an AI concierge, mobile app framework, and analytics—help hospitality teams guide guests, understand activity, and drive bookings and ancillary revenue.
Founders & leadership
Phunware was founded in 2015 by Luan D. Dang and Alan S. Knitowski.
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Luan D. DangCo-founder · CTOLuan Dang is a co-founder and CTO of Vovida Networks, which was acquired by Cisco Systems. He previously held engineering leadership roles at Linksys (a Cisco division) focused on VoIP product development, and has worked in strategic investment roles at Curo Capital and Trymetris Capital Management.
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Alan S. KnitowskiCo-founder
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Matt AuneExecutive
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Randall CrowderExecutive
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Hans G. EricksonExecutive
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Jeremy KrolInterim Chief Executive Officer and Class I Director
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Chris OliveChief Legal Officer
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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
Investors · 4
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 TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$3MraisedApr 2020 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$20MofferedJun 2019 · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$46.1MraisedFeb 2018 · 117 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$26.5MraisedMar 2014 · 42 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Phunware went on to found or lead other companies.
Acquisitions · 1
Early investors' stakes continue via these dealsDigby
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In the news
Phunware revenue jumps as company invests in AI-led growth strategy | NASDAQ:PHUNproactiveinvestors.com · Aug 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Phunware do?
- Phunware operates a configurable, multi-tenant Guest Intelligence Platform for resorts and hotels that unifies location, PMS, POS, mobile, and transactional data into a single property model. Its capabilities—including indoor navigation, an AI concierge, mobile app framework, and analytics—help hospitality teams guide guests, understand activity, and drive bookings and ancillary revenue.
- Who founded Phunware?
- Phunware was founded by Luan D. Dang, Alan S. Knitowski in 2015.
- Who are Phunware's investors?
- Phunware's investors include Central Texas Angel Network, 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.