Pizzana was founded by Candace Nelson in 2015.

How much funding has Pizzana raised?

Pizzana has disclosed $8M raised across 2 rounds.

Where is Pizzana headquartered?

Pizzana is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.

Pizzana

Los Angeles, US · Founded 2015 · California LLC

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Pizzana is a Neapolitan pizza restaurant led by pizzaiolo Daniele Uditi, serving pizzas made with a two-day fermented "slow dough" and sourced toppings. It operates locations in Southern California and Texas and ships pizza nationwide within the US.

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Founders & leadership

Pizzana was founded in 2015 by Candace Nelson.

Candace Nelson FounderCandace Nelson founded Sprinkles in 2005, a cupcake bakery in Beverly Hills, before transitioning to co-found Pizzana, a Neapolitan pizzeria chain, in 2017. She previously worked in investment banking and startups, and studied pastry arts.

Charles E Nelson, IINamed on SEC filing

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$8M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2016–2021

▶$5MraisedJun 2021 · 9 investors · Restaurants

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Charles E Nelson IIExecutive Officer, Director
Candace NelsonDirector

Offering amount: $5M
Amount sold: $5M
Minimum investment: $25K
Sales commissions: $250K
Placement agents: North Point Mergers & Acquisitions, Inc.
First sale: May 2021
Incorporated: Limited Liability Company, California
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$3MraisedJan 2017 · 10 investors · Restaurants

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Charles E Nelson, IIExecutive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $3M
Amount sold: $3M
Minimum investment: $25K
First sale: Dec 2016
Incorporated: Limited Liability Company, California, 2015
Federal exemptions: 05, 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 Pizzana do?: Pizzana is a Neapolitan pizza restaurant led by pizzaiolo Daniele Uditi, serving pizzas made with a two-day fermented "slow dough" and sourced toppings. It operates locations in Southern California and Texas and ships pizza nationwide within the US.
Who founded Pizzana?: Pizzana was founded by Candace Nelson in 2015.
How much funding has Pizzana raised?: Pizzana has disclosed $8M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Pizzana headquartered?: Pizzana is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.