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 TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
In the news
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.

