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New York, US · 4 known investors

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Refinery29 is a digital media publication producing lifestyle content for a primarily female audience, covering topics such as fashion, shopping, wellness, and horoscopes.

ConsumerMedia & Entertainment

Founders & leadership

JSJustin Stefano
Justin StefanoFounder
PVPhilippe Von Borries
Philippe Von BorriesCo-Founder & CEO2006–2019Philippe von Borries co-founded Refinery29, a digital media publication, and led its growth into a global brand; he later served as President at Red Ventures overseeing Lonely Planet.
SG
Steven GordonNamed on SEC filing
DM
Daniel MarriottNamed on SEC filing
LMLance Maerov
Lance MaerovMember Board of Directors2015–2019Angel
CM
Christina MillerNamed on SEC filing
MG
Melanie GoldeyNamed on SEC filing
CB
Christene BarberichFounder
PV
Philippe von BorriesFounder
PG
Piera GelardiFounder

Investors · 4

Lead Edge Capitallisted by Lead Edge CapitalNew York · $50M – $400M
Lerer Hippeaulisted by Lerer HippeauNew York · $500K – $2M

How we know: lererhippeau.com · Not right? Tell us

First Round CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $20M

How we know: open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$8M disclosed across 1 round · 2019

▶$8MraisedMay 2019 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steven GordonExecutive Officer
  • Daniel MarriottDirector
  • Lance MaerovDirector
  • Christina MillerDirector
  • Melanie GoldeyExecutive Officer
  • Justin StefanoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Philippe Von BorriesExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$20M
Amount sold
$8M
First sale
May 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
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

2 people who came through Refinery 29 went on to found or lead other companies.

Philippe von BorriesFounderFounded Lonely PlanetJorge LópezVP of EngineeringFounded Beaubble Korea

In the news

Refinery29 Raises $3.5 Million Through A Private Offering, According To SEC Filing | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jan 2013Refinery29 Raises Seed Funding For Hyperlocal Fashion News Site | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Feb 2010

Frequently asked questions

What does Refinery 29 do?
Refinery29 is a digital media publication producing lifestyle content for a primarily female audience, covering topics such as fashion, shopping, wellness, and horoscopes.
Who founded Refinery 29?
Refinery 29 was founded by Justin Stefano, Philippe Von Borries.
Who are Refinery 29's investors?
Refinery 29's investors include Floodgate, Lead Edge Capital, Lerer Hippeau, First Round Capital.
How much funding has Refinery 29 raised?
Refinery 29 has disclosed $8M raised across 1 round.
Where is Refinery 29 headquartered?
Refinery 29 is headquartered in New York, US.