Rheaply
Techstars '18Techstars '18Chicago, US · Delaware corporation · 11 known investors
Rheaply provides a platform that enables organizations to create sharing economies by connecting users with underutilized workplace resources, allowing goods and materials to find new uses rather than be discarded. The company applies circular economy principles across industries to help organizations source goods more efficiently while reducing waste.
Circular EconomyCleantechE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Founders & leadership
DG
Dr. Garry Cooper
GC
Garry Cooper, Jr.Co-founder
TF
Thomas FecarottaExecutive
TS
Tyler SkeltonNamed on SEC filing
PJ
Peter John TuckerNamed on SEC filing
Board
MF
MW
Michael WernerBoard director
EZ
Elizabeth ZieglerBoard director
Investors · 11
100 Black Angels & Allies FundAtlanta · $1M – $3Mvia Rodney Sampson · inferred
Cleveland AvenueChicago · $1M – $10M
Energy Impact PartnersNew York · $5M – $20M
High AlphaIndianapolis
RevolutionWashington, D.C. · $100K – $1M
Tech Square VenturesAtlanta · $500K – $3M
TechstarsBoulder · $220K
Westbound Equity PartnersPalo Alto · $750K – $2M
Collide CapitalreportedNew York · $250K – $1M
Emerson Collective InvestingreportedPalo Alto · $100K – $1M
Hyde Park AngelsreportedChicago
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$31.7M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2021–2025
▶$1MraisedMay 2025 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1MraisedMay 2025 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Michael WernerDirector
- Mike FitzgeraldDirector
- Tyler SkeltonExecutive Officer, Director
- Garry Cooper, Jr.Executive Officer, Director
- Elizabeth ZieglerDirector
- Thomas FecarottaExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Amount sold
- $1M
- First sale
- Apr 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$15.2KraisedMar 2023 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$15.2KraisedMar 2023 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Elizabeth ZieglerDirector
- Thomas FecarottaExecutive Officer
- Connie KimExecutive Officer
- Tyler Jordan SkeltonExecutive Officer, Director
- Mike FitzgeraldDirector
- Garry Cooper, Jr.Executive Officer, Director
- Peter John TuckerExecutive Officer
- Michael WernerDirector
- Offering amount
- $15.2K
- Amount sold
- $15.2K
- First sale
- Mar 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$17.8MraisedJun 2022 · 20 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$17.8MraisedJun 2022 · 20 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Michael WernerDirector
- Connie KimExecutive Officer
- Peter John TuckerExecutive Officer
- Mike FitzgeraldDirector
- Garry Cooper, Jr.Executive Officer, Director
- Elizabeth ZieglerDirector
- Tyler Jordan SkeltonExecutive Officer, Director
- Thomas FecarottaExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $20.2M
- Amount sold
- $17.8M
- First sale
- Jun 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$8.7KraisedJun 2022 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$8.7KraisedJun 2022 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Michael WernerDirector
- Mike FitzgeraldDirector
- Thomas FecarottaExecutive Officer
- Tyler Jordan SkeltonExecutive Officer, Director
- Garry Cooper, Jr.Executive Officer, Director
- Peter John TuckerExecutive Officer
- Connie KimExecutive Officer
- Elizabeth ZieglerDirector
- Offering amount
- $8.7K
- Amount sold
- $8.7K
- First sale
- May 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.2MraisedJun 2021 · 3 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.2MraisedJun 2021 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Tyler Jordan SkeltonExecutive Officer, Director
- Betsy ZieglerDirector
- Michael WernerDirector
- Garry Cooper, Jr.Executive Officer, Director
- Peter John TuckerExecutive Officer
- Thomas FecarottaExecutive Officer
- Mike FitzgeraldDirector
- Offering amount
- $2.7M
- Amount sold
- $2.2M
- First sale
- May 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$10.8MraisedFeb 2021 · 41 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$10.8MraisedFeb 2021 · 41 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Mike FitzgeraldDirector
- Tyler Jordan SkeltonExecutive Officer, Director
- Garry Cooper, Jr.Executive Officer, Director
- Betsy ZieglerDirector
- Peter John TuckerExecutive Officer
- Thomas FecarottaExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $10.8M
- Amount sold
- $10.8M
- First sale
- Jan 2021
- 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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Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Phase I | 2022 | $93.4K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2021 | $49.6K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2021 | $49.2K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2019 | $50K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Rheaply do?
- Rheaply provides a platform that enables organizations to create sharing economies by connecting users with underutilized workplace resources, allowing goods and materials to find new uses rather than be discarded. The company applies circular economy principles across industries to help organizations source goods more efficiently while reducing waste.
- Who founded Rheaply?
- Rheaply was founded by Dr. Garry Cooper, Garry Cooper, Jr..
- Who are Rheaply's investors?
- Rheaply's investors include 100 Black Angels & Allies Fund, Cleveland Avenue, Energy Impact Partners, High Alpha, Revolution, Tech Square Ventures, Techstars, Westbound Equity Partners and 3 more.
- How much funding has Rheaply raised?
- Rheaply has disclosed $31.7M raised across 6 rounds.
- Where is Rheaply headquartered?
- Rheaply is headquartered in Chicago, US.