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Shine

Brooklyn, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 6 known investors

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Founders & leadership

Shine was founded in 2015 by Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayashi.

ML
Marah LideyCo-founder30 Under 30 2018
NH
Naomi HirabayashiCo-founder

Board

VS
Victoria SongBoard director

Investors · 6

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5.9M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2016–2026

▶$2.6MraisedOct 2020 · 17 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Daniel GulatiDirector
  • Matt HartmanDirector
  • Marah LideyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Naomi HirabayashiExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$2.6M
First sale
Oct 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.5MraisedJul 2017 · 13 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Marah LideyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Matt HartmanDirector
  • Naomi HirabayashiExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2.5M
Amount sold
$2.5M
First sale
Apr 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$800KraisedMay 2016 · 4 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Victoria SongDirector
  • Marah LideyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Naomi HirabayashiExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.3M
Amount sold
$800K
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Apr 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
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

Who founded Shine?
Shine was founded by Marah Lidey, Naomi Hirabayashi in 2015.
Who are Shine's investors?
Shine's investors include Comcast Ventures, LaunchCapital, Deerfield Management Company, Fidelity Investments, Oaktree, Sumitomo Corporation.
How much funding has Shine raised?
Shine has disclosed $5.9M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Shine headquartered?
Shine is headquartered in Brooklyn, US.