Fundraising Fox

Rares

6 known investors

Rares operated an investment platform that allowed a community of investors to fund and invest through Rares wallets. The company has ceased supporting new investments and refunded investors.

Fintech

Founders & leadership

GSGerome Sapp
Gerome SappinFounder

Investors · 6

RareBreed VenturesBaltimore · $50K – $250K
Sand Hill AngelsMenlo Park · $50K – $2M
Urban Capital NetworkHouston · $20K
Cake VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $200K – $750K
GaingelsreportedNew York · $200K – $500K
MaC Venture Capitalreported · 2 sourcesLos Angeles · $500K – $2M

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

One company is allowing the everyday investor to buy shares of rare shoes, including Kanye's $1.8 million Nike Air Yeezys, for as little as $25. Here's how sneaker investing works and if it makes sense for you.businessinsider.com · Apr 2022Rares, the platform democratizing investments - MaC VCmacventurecapital.com · Oct 2021Rares, the platform democratizing investments | by Zhenni Liu | MaC Venture Capital | Mediummedium.com · Oct 2021Fintech Investment App 'Rares' Secures $4M In Seed Funding Roundpeopleofcolorintech.com · Oct 2021Sneaker investment app Rares secures new fundingfashionunited.uk · Oct 2021Sneaker Investment App Rares Announces $4 Million Seed Funding Round, Led by MaC Venture Capitalvcaonline.com · Oct 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Rares do?
Rares operated an investment platform that allowed a community of investors to fund and invest through Rares wallets. The company has ceased supporting new investments and refunded investors.
Who founded Rares?
Rares was founded by Gerome Sapp.
Who are Rares's investors?
Rares's investors include RareBreed Ventures, Sand Hill Angels, Urban Capital Network, Cake Ventures, Gaingels, MaC Venture Capital.