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Sezzle

NASDAQ: SEZL

Minneapolis, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

sezzle.com

Founders & leadership

Sezzle was founded in 2016 by Charles Youakim.

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Charles YouakimFounder

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$46.6M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2016–2021

$30MraisedAug 2021 · 1 investors · Other Banking and Financial Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Charlie G YouakimExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul LahiffDirector
  • Michael CutterDirector
  • Jamie D KirkpatrickExecutive Officer
  • Paul ParadisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul PurcellDirector
  • Karen Hartje MillerExecutive Officer
  • Kathleen M Pierce-GilmoreDirector
Offering amount
$30M
Amount sold
$30M
Minimum investment
$30M
First sale
Jul 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$5.7MraisedApr 2019 · 10 investors · Other Banking and Financial Services
Rule 506(c)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kathleen M Pierce-GilmoreDirector
  • Jamie D KirkpatrickExecutive Officer
  • Paul PurcellDirector
  • Karen Hartje MillerExecutive Officer
  • Charlie G YouakimExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul ParadisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Killian M BrackeyExecutive Officer
  • Don L McConnellExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$5.7M
Amount sold
$5.7M
Minimum investment
$37.5K
First sale
Mar 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06c
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$9.1MraisedApr 2018 · 13 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Paul ParadisDirector
  • Charles G YouakimExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$12.3M
Amount sold
$9.1M
First sale
Apr 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$1.9MraisedNov 2016 · 20 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Charles YouakimExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$1.9M
Amount sold
$1.9M
First sale
Apr 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
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 Sezzle?
Sezzle was founded by Charles Youakim in 2016.
Who are Sezzle's investors?
Sezzle's investors include LeadX Capital Partners.
How much funding has Sezzle raised?
Sezzle has disclosed $46.6M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Sezzle headquartered?
Sezzle is headquartered in Minneapolis, US.