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Rocket Fuel

Redwood City, US · Founded 2025 · 20 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

Founders & leadership

Rocket Fuel was founded in 2025 by Abhinav Gupta, Richard Frankel, and George John.

AG
Abhinav GuptaCo-founder
RF
Richard FrankelCo-founder
GJ
George JohnCo-founder
PB
Peter BardwickExecutive
JC
JoAnn CovingtonExecutive

Board

JG
John GardnerBoard director
WE
William EricsonBoard director
CK
Clark KokichBoard director
MZ
Monte ZwebenBoard director
RC
Ronald CoddBoard director
SB
Susan BostromBoard director

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$130M disclosed across 1 round · 2014

$130MraisedSep 2014 · 39 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Abhinav GuptaExecutive Officer
  • Richard FrankelExecutive Officer, Director
  • John GardnerDirector
  • Clark KokichDirector
  • Monte ZwebenDirector
  • Peter BardwickExecutive Officer
  • Ronald CoddDirector
  • George JohnExecutive Officer, Director
  • JoAnn CovingtonExecutive Officer
  • Susan BostromDirector
  • William EricsonDirector
Offering amount
$130M
Amount sold
$130M
First sale
Sep 2014
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Who founded Rocket Fuel?
Rocket Fuel was founded by Abhinav Gupta, Richard Frankel, George John in 2025.
Who are Rocket Fuel's investors?
Rocket Fuel's investors include NGP Capital, GV (Google Ventures), Lakestar.
How much funding has Rocket Fuel raised?
Rocket Fuel has disclosed $130M raised across 1 round.
Where is Rocket Fuel headquartered?
Rocket Fuel is headquartered in Redwood City, US.