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Rackn
Austin, US · 4 known investors
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RackN is a technology company presenting its core values and workplace culture on this page. The page describes principles such as long-term systems thinking, ownership, and collaboration but does not detail the company's specific products or services.
Founders & leadership
RH
Rob HirschfeldFounder & CEORob Hirschfeld has a background in scaling compute infrastructure and systems engineering, with executive experience at both startups and larger companies. He specializes in large-scale complex systems integrated with physical environments and advocates for Lean and Agile methodologies.
EJ
Edward JanowiakVP EngineeringEdward Janowiak served as Senior Director of Global Cloud Strategy and Architecture at Charter Communications, where he oversaw cloud technology strategy and led the consolidation of multiple cloud infrastructure approaches. He brings over a decade of experience in engineering leadership across cloud solutions, datacenter infrastructure, and hybrid cloud platforms.
WM
William MappVP Marketing
JN
Jay NewbergerCustomer Success Executive
Investors · 4
Duke Capital Partnerslisted by Duke Capital PartnersDurham
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Lontra Ventureslisted by Lontra Ventures
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Velar Capitallisted by Velar CapitalAlkmaar · $100K – $1M
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WorldQuant Ventureslisted by WorldQuant VenturesOld Greenwich
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$500K disclosed across 1 round · 2019
▶$500KraisedJan 2019 · 17 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$500KraisedJan 2019 · 17 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Robert HirschfeldExecutive Officer, Director
- Gregory AlthausDirector
- Andrea KalmansDirector
- Offering amount
- $750.1K
- Amount sold
- $500K
- First sale
- Jan 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- 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 Rackn do?
- RackN is a technology company presenting its core values and workplace culture on this page. The page describes principles such as long-term systems thinking, ownership, and collaboration but does not detail the company's specific products or services.
- Who founded Rackn?
- Rackn was founded by Rob Hirschfeld, Greg Althaus.
- Who are Rackn's investors?
- Rackn's investors include Duke Capital Partners, Lontra Ventures, Velar Capital, WorldQuant Ventures.
- How much funding has Rackn raised?
- Rackn has disclosed $500K raised across 1 round.
- Where is Rackn headquartered?
- Rackn is headquartered in Austin, US.