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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 · 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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.