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

Who are Rume's investors?

Rume's investors include Y Combinator.

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.

Rume

DefunctYC S20

San Francisco, US · Founded 2019 · 3 employees · 1 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

Advanced Manufacturing Consumer Social VideoUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S20)

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

Ben Scharfstein in 𝕏FounderBen 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.

Vincenzo Vitiello inFounderVincenzo 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.

Bryant Wolf in 𝕏FounderBryant Wolf worked previously in legal technology, pharmaceuticals, cryptocurrency finance, and security/authentication roles, including at HelloSign and Dropbox. He is now founding Rume.

Kathryn M. LeeExecutive

Jae S. LeeinExecutive

Board

Laura BrightsenBoard director

Christopher SullivanBoard director

Paul WimerBoard director

Investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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.

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.
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.