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SharpSpring

Gainesville, US · Delaware corporation

sharpspring.com ↗

SharpSpring is a marketing and sales automation platform with a built-in CRM that consolidates email marketing, marketing automation, sales engagement, social media, retargeting ads, and analytics into one system. It is aimed at marketing agencies and small-to-medium businesses looking to manage their full sales funnel and customer lifecycle.

Marketing TechSaaSSales Tech

Founders & leadership

RA
Richard A. CarlsonChief executive officer, president and director
ES
Edward S. LawtonChief financial officer
RW
Roy W. OlivierNamed on SEC filing
MD
Marietta DavisNamed on SEC filing
DB
David BuckelNamed on SEC filing
DC
Daniel C. AllenNamed on SEC filing
JL
John L. TroostNamed on SEC filing

Board

SH
Steven HueyChairman of the board

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$13M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2018–2019

▶$5MraisedDec 2019 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Scott Stewart Miller, Jr.Director
  • Marietta DavisDirector
  • David BuckelDirector
  • Steven HueyDirector
  • Michael PowerExecutive Officer
  • Bradley StanczakExecutive Officer
  • Richard A. CarlsonExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Nov 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$8MraisedApr 2018 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Roy W. OlivierDirector
  • Marietta DavisDirector
  • Steven A. HueyDirector
  • David A. BuckelDirector
  • Daniel C. AllenDirector
  • John L. TroostDirector
  • Edward S. LawtonExecutive Officer
  • Richard A. CarlsonExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$8M
Minimum investment
$8M
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

What does SharpSpring do?
SharpSpring is a marketing and sales automation platform with a built-in CRM that consolidates email marketing, marketing automation, sales engagement, social media, retargeting ads, and analytics into one system. It is aimed at marketing agencies and small-to-medium businesses looking to manage their full sales funnel and customer lifecycle.
Who founded SharpSpring?
SharpSpring was founded by Richard A. Carlson.
How much funding has SharpSpring raised?
SharpSpring has disclosed $13M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is SharpSpring headquartered?
SharpSpring is headquartered in Gainesville, US.