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Rume

DefunctYC S20

San Francisco, US · Founded 2019 · 3 employees · 6 known investors

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Rume provides video chat software designed to mimic the social dynamics of physical gatherings, allowing users to have breakout conversations and move freely between groups.

Also known as Lume Social Inc. · Lume

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerSocialVideoUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S20)

Rume was founded in 2019 by Ben Scharfstein, Vincenzo Vitiello, and Bryant Wolf.

BSBen Scharfstein
Ben ScharfsteinFounderuntil 2021Ben Scharfstein studied applied mathematics at Harvard and conducted research on social network structure. He worked as a product manager at Google, where he contributed to development on Android and Search products before founding Rume.
VVVincenzo Vitiello
Vincenzo VitielloFounderuntil 2024Vincenzo Vitiello is the founder of Rume, a video chat platform that replicates social dynamics of in-person gatherings with breakout conversations and fluid group navigation.
BWBryant Wolf
Bryant WolfFounderuntil 2024Bryant Wolf worked previously in legal technology, pharmaceuticals, cryptocurrency finance, and security/authentication roles, including at HelloSign and Dropbox. He is now founding Rume.
KM
Kathryn M. LeeExecutive
JS
Jae S. LeeExecutive

Board

LB
Laura BrightsenBoard director
CS
Christopher SullivanBoard director
PW
Paul WimerBoard director

Investors · 6

Four CitiesreportedNewton

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Locus VenturesreportedPalo Alto

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Silenok FundsreportedSeattle

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Twenty Two VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $50K – $250K

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Xoogler Venturesreported

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$3.4M disclosed across 1 round · 2014

▶$3.4MraisedMay 2014 · 1 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Laura BrightsenDirector
  • Kathryn M. LeeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jae S. LeeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christopher SullivanDirector
  • Paul WimerDirector
Offering amount
$3.4M
Amount sold
$3.4M
First sale
May 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
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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Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Lume Social Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Rume do?
Rume provides video chat software designed to mimic the social dynamics of physical gatherings, allowing users to have breakout conversations and move freely between groups.
Who founded Rume?
Rume was founded by Ben Scharfstein, Vincenzo Vitiello, Bryant Wolf in 2019.
Who are Rume's investors?
Rume's investors include Y Combinator, Four Cities, Locus Ventures, Silenok Funds, Twenty Two Ventures, Xoogler Ventures.
How much funding has Rume raised?
Rume has disclosed $3.4M raised across 1 round.
Where is Rume headquartered?
Rume is headquartered in San Francisco, US.