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Play Versus Inc.

Los Angeles, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

Founders & leadership

Play Versus Inc. was founded in 2018 by Delane Parnell.

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Delane ParnellFounder
JG
Joseph GibsonExecutive
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Jonathan ChapmanExecutive
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Walter LeachExecutive
JR
Juanita RussellExecutive

Board

MJ
Michael JonesBoard director
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Rick YangBoard director
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Tom DareBoard director
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Renie AndersonBoard director

Investors · 3

Battery VenturesBoston · $500K – $100M
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)reportedMenlo Park · $200K – $40M
Science VenturesreportedVista

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$110.4M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2018–2026

▶$4MraisedJul 2026 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jonathan ChapmanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Delane ParnellDirector
  • Michael JonesDirector
  • Rick YangDirector
  • Renie AndersonDirector
  • Juanita RussellExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$4M
First sale
May 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.2MraisedAug 2025 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Renie AndersonDirector
  • Delane ParnellDirector
  • Michael JonesDirector
  • Joseph GibsonExecutive Officer
  • Jonathan ChapmanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rick YangDirector
  • Walter LeachExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$15.3M
Amount sold
$6.2M
First sale
Jul 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10.5MraisedNov 2020 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Gabriel LoebExecutive Officer
  • Rick YangDirector
  • Delane ParnellExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Tom DareDirector
Offering amount
$10.5M
Amount sold
$10.5M
First sale
Oct 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$49.2MraisedJan 2020 · 12 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Gabriel LoebExecutive Officer
  • Delane ParnellExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Tom DareDirector
  • Rick YangDirector
Offering amount
$50M
Amount sold
$49.2M
First sale
Jul 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$25.3MraisedNov 2018 · 4 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Tom DareDirector
  • Rick YangDirector
  • Delane ParnellExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$30.5M
Amount sold
$25.3M
First sale
Nov 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$15.2MraisedJun 2018 · 25 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Tom DareDirector
  • Delane ParnellExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Rick YangDirector
Offering amount
$15.5M
Amount sold
$15.2M
First sale
May 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
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

Who founded Play Versus Inc.?
Play Versus Inc. was founded by Delane Parnell in 2018.
Who are Play Versus Inc.'s investors?
Play Versus Inc.'s investors include Battery Ventures, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Science Ventures.
How much funding has Play Versus Inc. raised?
Play Versus Inc. has disclosed $110.4M raised across 6 rounds.
Where is Play Versus Inc. headquartered?
Play Versus Inc. is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.