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Rock the Bells

Hollywood, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation

Founders & leadership

Rock the Bells was founded in 2019 by James Todd Smith.

JT
James Todd SmithFounder
TR
Thai RandolphNamed on SEC filing
LF
Larry FitzgibbonNamed on SEC filing
CJ
Claudine JosephNamed on SEC filing

Board

GY
Geoffrey YangBoard director
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Gordon RubensteinBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$14.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2022

$14.6MraisedApr 2023 · 28 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Thai RandolphDirector
  • Geoffrey YangDirector
  • Larry FitzgibbonDirector
  • James Todd SmithExecutive Officer, Director
  • Gordon RubensteinDirector
  • Claudine JosephDirector
Offering amount
$16.5M
Amount sold
$14.6M
First sale
Nov 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
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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Frequently asked questions

Who founded Rock the Bells?
Rock the Bells was founded by James Todd Smith in 2019.
How much funding has Rock the Bells raised?
Rock the Bells has disclosed $14.6M raised across 1 round.
Where is Rock the Bells headquartered?
Rock the Bells is headquartered in Hollywood, US.