Plae
San Francisco, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation
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Founders & leadership
Plae was founded in 2012 by Ryan Ringholz.
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Ryan RingholzFounderRyan Ringholz has designed fine jewelry and footwear across multiple brands, including work on athletic lifestyle divisions, winter boots, and children's shoes that received design recognition; he also collaborated on designs featured at London Fashion Week.
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Jonathan SpierExecutive
Board
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Nicolas El-BazeBoard director
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Bruce KatzBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$9.4M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2013–2015
▶$7MraisedJun 2015 · 23 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$7MraisedJun 2015 · 23 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jonathan SpierExecutive Officer, Director
- Nicolas El-BazeDirector
- Ryan RingholzExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $7M
- Amount sold
- $7M
- First sale
- Jan 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.4MraisedDec 2014 · 16 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$2.4MraisedDec 2014 · 16 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Bruce KatzDirector
- Jonathan SpierExecutive Officer, Director
- Ryan RingholzExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2.4M
- Amount sold
- $2.4M
- First sale
- Dec 2013
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- Who founded Plae?
- Plae was founded by Ryan Ringholz in 2012.
- How much funding has Plae raised?
- Plae has disclosed $9.4M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Plae headquartered?
- Plae is headquartered in San Francisco, US.