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Ripl

Techstars '12

Kirkland, US · Founded 2012 · Washington corporation · 48 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

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Ripl is a content creation platform that helps small businesses, real estate agents, restaurants, and nonprofits create professional social media videos and ads for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. The platform provides customizable templates and tools designed to enable solopreneurs and small teams to produce marketing content without specialized design skills.

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Founders & leadership

Ripl was founded in 2012 by Paul Ingalls and DANA DYKSTERHUIS.

PIPaul Ingalls
Paul IngallsCo-founder · DirectorPaul Ingalls has built multiple consumer internet companies including RealArcade, Smilebox, and Fanzo (which completed Techstars); he founded and led Ripl, growing it from launch to $10M ARR in 2.5 years. With 30 years of software engineering experience and expertise in product development, business strategy, and team leadership, he has managed cross-functional teams and brings technical depth across web and mobile platforms.
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DANA DYKSTERHUISCo-founder

Investors · 3

Trilogy Equity Partnerslisted by Trilogy Equity PartnersSeattle · $2M – $6M

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Pioneer Square LabsreportedSeattle

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$8.1M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2014–2017

▶$2.7MraisedMar 2017 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Paul IngallsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$3.1M
Amount sold
$2.7M
First sale
Mar 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Washington, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.9MraisedJun 2016 · 18 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andrew WrightDirector
  • Paul IngallsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$1.9M
Amount sold
$1.9M
First sale
May 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Washington, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$500KraisedMay 2016 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Paul InglassExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$500K
Amount sold
$500K
First sale
May 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Washington, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.5MraisedJan 2016 · 24 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Paul IngallsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$2.5M
Amount sold
$2.5M
First sale
May 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Washington, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$500KraisedOct 2014 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • PAUL INGALLSExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • DANA DYKSTERHUISExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$550K
Amount sold
$500K
First sale
Aug 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Washington, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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In the news

Ripl raises $3M to give small business owners 'a marketing team in your pocket' – GeekWiregeekwire.com · Mar 2017From sports news to social media marketing: Ripl raises $1.8M after series of pivots – GeekWiregeekwire.com · Jun 2016

Frequently asked questions

What does Ripl do?
Ripl is a content creation platform that helps small businesses, real estate agents, restaurants, and nonprofits create professional social media videos and ads for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. The platform provides customizable templates and tools designed to enable solopreneurs and small teams to produce marketing content without specialized design skills.
Who founded Ripl?
Ripl was founded by Paul Ingalls, DANA DYKSTERHUIS in 2012.
Who are Ripl's investors?
Ripl's investors include Techstars, Trilogy Equity Partners, Pioneer Square Labs.
How much funding has Ripl raised?
Ripl has disclosed $8.1M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Ripl headquartered?
Ripl is headquartered in Kirkland, US.