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Respondology

Boulder, US · Founded 2023 · 6 known investors

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359 people in our graph share verified history with the Respondology team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Greg Rudinunlockedknows Erik Swain · together at AOL / Media Networks (overlapped)
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×3knows the team · via University of San Diego
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Respondology provides social media comment moderation software designed for sports teams and leagues to protect their brand reputation, revenue, and community standards. The platform uses customizable moderation to hide toxic comments, illegal streaming links, spam, and scams across multiple social channels.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSocialSports Tech

Founders & leadership

Respondology was founded in 2023 by Erik Swain.

ESErik Swain
Erik SwaininCEO & Co-FounderErik Swain has spent over 30 years in digital media and advertising technology, with prior experience at AOL, DataLogix, and SpotX, where he worked on early internet advertising, data-driven targeting, and programmatic video. He is founder of Respondology, a social media moderation platform for sports teams and leagues.
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Aaron BenorExecutive
TMTim Murphy
Tim MurphyinCo-Founder, Chief Product OfficerTim Murphy is an executive officer at Respondology Holdings who has completed the Guthy-Renker executive mentoring program and has experience in business development, user acquisition, and product development.

Board

DGDan Geballe
Dan GeballeinBoard directorManaging Director at SJF Ventures
RB
Raymond BartoszekBoard director
JM
Jason MittelstaedtBoard director
RP
Ryan PollockBoard director
AE
Adam EdelmanBoard director

Investors · 6

Service Provider CapitalVail
SJF VenturesDurham · $1M – $10M
Zelkova VenturesMiami Beach
Iron Gate Capitalreported · 2 sourcesDenver

Also in the syndicate · 2

Boulder Heavy IndustriesRLB Holdings

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$13.3M disclosed across 3 of 6 rounds · 2023–2025

▶$4.7MraisedApr 2025 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Aaron BenorExecutive Officer
  • Jason MittelstaedtDirector
  • Dan GeballeDirector
  • Tim MurphyExecutive Officer
  • Erik SwainExecutive Officer, Director
  • Raymond BartoszekDirector
  • Ryan PollockDirector
  • Adam EdelmanDirector
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$4.7M
First sale
Apr 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2023
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.5MraisedApr 2023 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Adam EdelmanDirector
  • Raymond BartoszekDirector
  • Aaron BenorExecutive Officer
  • Tim MurphyExecutive Officer
  • Erik SwainExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ryan PollockDirector
Offering amount
$6.8M
Amount sold
$3.5M
First sale
Mar 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2023
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

AI-powered social media moderator Respondology raises $5M, plans new productsportsbusinessjournal.com · Apr 2025Respondology raises $5M to help brands moderate social media comments - SiliconANGLEsiliconangle.com · Apr 2025Respondology Secures Additional $5 Million in Series A-1respondology.com · Apr 2025Respondology Raises Additional $5M in Series A-1 Fundingfinsmes.com · Apr 2025Respondology Raises $11M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Apr 2023Respondology Secures $11 Million Funding | Respondologyrespondology.com · Apr 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Respondology do?
Respondology provides social media comment moderation software designed for sports teams and leagues to protect their brand reputation, revenue, and community standards. The platform uses customizable moderation to hide toxic comments, illegal streaming links, spam, and scams across multiple social channels.
Who founded Respondology?
Respondology was founded by Erik Swain in 2023.
Who are Respondology's investors?
Respondology's investors include Service Provider Capital, SJF Ventures, Zelkova Ventures, Iron Gate Capital.
How much funding has Respondology raised?
Respondology has disclosed $13.3M raised across 3 of its 6 known rounds.
Where is Respondology headquartered?
Respondology is headquartered in Boulder, US.