Preparis
Atlanta, US · Founded 1989 · Georgia corporation · 21 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
Preparis offers a unified, cloud-based business continuity planning suite covering emergency alerts, planning, risk and business impact assessment, incident detection, and reporting. It targets operational leaders at everyday businesses looking for an affordable, practical way to prepare for and respond to disruptions.
Founders & leadership
Preparis was founded in 1989 by Armistead Whitney.
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Armistead WhitneyFounder
Board
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Mike ParhamBoard director
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Melanie Bialko LeethBoard director
Investors · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2016
▶$1.5MraisedApr 2016 · 12 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.5MraisedApr 2016 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Frank X DaltonDirector
- Mike ParhamDirector
- Armistead WhitneyExecutive Officer, Director
- Melanie Bialko LeethDirector
- Offering amount
- $2.2M
- Amount sold
- $1.5M
- First sale
- Mar 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Georgia
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Preparis do?
- Preparis offers a unified, cloud-based business continuity planning suite covering emergency alerts, planning, risk and business impact assessment, incident detection, and reporting. It targets operational leaders at everyday businesses looking for an affordable, practical way to prepare for and respond to disruptions.
- Who founded Preparis?
- Preparis was founded by Armistead Whitney in 1989.
- Who are Preparis's investors?
- Preparis's investors include Atlanta Technology Angels, Fulcrum Equity Partners, LLR, Collective Capital Ventures.
- How much funding has Preparis raised?
- Preparis has disclosed $1.5M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Preparis headquartered?
- Preparis is headquartered in Atlanta, US.

