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Premise

San Francisco, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 357 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors

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Premise provides data-driven market intelligence and geospatial insights by combining machine learning with human intelligence from a global network of contributors. The platform serves organizations across industries, international development, and public sector clients who need local insights at scale across 140+ countries.

Founders & leadership

Premise was founded in 2012 by Joseph Reisinger and David Soloff.

JR
Joseph ReisingerFounder
DS
David SoloffFounder

Board

CPChamath Palihapitiya
Chamath PalihapitiyaBoard directorFounder & CEO of Social Capital
KFKarim Faris
Karim FarisBoard directorInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)
LS
Lawrence SummersBoard director

Investors · 10

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$50M disclosed across 1 round · 2015

▶$50MraisedSep 2015 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joseph ReisingerDirector
  • David SoloffExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lawrence SummersDirector
  • Chamath PalihapitiyaDirector
  • Karim FarisDirector
Offering amount
$50M
Amount sold
$50M
First sale
Sep 2015
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.

Founder mafia

4 people who came through Premise went on to found or lead other companies.

Related companies · 2

Companies working in the same space as Premise.

Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2019$459.8K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Premise do?
Premise provides data-driven market intelligence and geospatial insights by combining machine learning with human intelligence from a global network of contributors. The platform serves organizations across industries, international development, and public sector clients who need local insights at scale across 140+ countries.
Who founded Premise?
Premise was founded by Joseph Reisinger, David Soloff in 2012.
Who are Premise's investors?
Premise's investors include Bowery Capital, Communitas Capital Partners, GV (Google Ventures), NightDragon, Valor Equity Partners, 8VC, Anthemis Venture, SK Ventures and 2 more.
How much funding has Premise raised?
Premise has disclosed $50M raised across 1 round.
Where is Premise headquartered?
Premise is headquartered in San Francisco, US.