Poler was founded by Kharma Vella, Benjamin Wagner in 2011.

How much funding has Poler raised?

Poler has disclosed $6M raised across 2 rounds.

Where is Poler headquartered?

Poler is headquartered in Portland, US.

Poler

Portland, US · Founded 2011 · Delaware corporation

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Poler is an outdoor and adventure gear brand that sells camping equipment such as tents, its "Napsack" wearable sleeping bags, and ponchos, along with apparel, bags, and accessories. Products are sold directly to consumers through its online store.

Consumer Direct to Consumer E-commerce

Founders & leadership

Poler was founded in 2011 by Kharma Vella and Benjamin Wagner.

Kharma VellaCo-founder

Benjamin WagnerCo-founder

Kelly DawesExecutive

John B Wagner, Jr.Executive

Board

Glenn RogersBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$6M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2015

▶$4.5MraisedSep 2015 · 7 investors · Retailing

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Benjamin WagnerExecutive Officer, Director
Chris NoyesExecutive Officer, Director
Glenn RogersDirector
John B Wagner, Jr.Director
Kelly DawesExecutive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $4.5M
Amount sold: $4.5M
Minimum investment: $50K
Sales commissions: $150K
Placement agents: Cascadia Capital, LLC
First sale: Sep 2015
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions: 06b, 4a5

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$1.5MraisedMar 2015 · 7 investors · Retailing

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Kharma VellaExecutive Officer, Director
Benjamin WagnerExecutive Officer, Director
Glenn RogersDirector
Kelly DawesExecutive Officer, Director
John B Wagner, Jr.Executive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $1.5M
Amount sold: $1.5M
Minimum investment: $50K
First sale: Jan 2015
Incorporated: Corporation, Nevada, 2011
Federal exemptions: 06b, 4a5

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 Poler do?: Poler is an outdoor and adventure gear brand that sells camping equipment such as tents, its "Napsack" wearable sleeping bags, and ponchos, along with apparel, bags, and accessories. Products are sold directly to consumers through its online store.
Who founded Poler?: Poler was founded by Kharma Vella, Benjamin Wagner in 2011.
How much funding has Poler raised?: Poler has disclosed $6M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Poler headquartered?: Poler is headquartered in Portland, US.