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Shipt

Birmingham, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 6,498 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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Shipt operates a same-day delivery platform that connects consumers with personal shoppers who fulfill orders from retailers including Target, Lowe's, CVS, and regional grocers. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Target and offers grocery, pet, hardware, and beauty delivery, including as a perk of the Target Circle 360 membership.

Founders & leadership

Shipt was founded in 2014 by BILL I. SMITH.

BIBILL I. SMITH
BILL I. SMITHFounder and CEO2015–2019Angel

Board

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ROBERT L. CRUTCHFIELDBoard directorGeneral Partner at Harbert Partners
SSSTEVEN STREIT
STEVEN STREITBoard directorGeneral Partner at SWS Venture Capital
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WILLIAM E. SAUNDERSBoard director
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JEFFREY L. SMITHBoard director

Investors · 8

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$52.7M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2016–2017

▶$31.9MraisedJun 2017 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • William E. SaundersDirector
  • Steven StreitDirector
  • Noreen BerginExecutive Officer
  • Ian SigalowDirector
  • Bill I. SmithExecutive Officer
  • Jeffrey L. SmithDirector
Offering amount
$40M
Amount sold
$31.9M
Minimum investment
$1
Proceeds to insiders
$1.9M
First sale
Jun 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$150.8KraisedMay 2017 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert L. CrutchfieldDirector
  • Jeffrey L. SmithDirector
  • Bill I. SmithExecutive Officer, Director
  • Noreen BerginExecutive Officer
  • Steven StreitDirector
  • William E. SaundersDirector
Offering amount
$150.8K
Amount sold
$150.8K
First sale
Apr 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$496.2KraisedMar 2017 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Noreen BerginExecutive Officer
  • William E. SaundersDirector
  • Steven StreitDirector
  • Robert L. CrutchfieldDirector
  • Bill I. SmithExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jeffrey L. SmithDirector
Offering amount
$496.2K
Amount sold
$496.2K
First sale
Mar 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$20.1MraisedJul 2016 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • ROBERT L. CRUTCHFIELDDirector
  • BILL I. SMITHExecutive Officer, Director
  • STEVEN STREITDirector
  • WILLIAM E. SAUNDERSDirector
  • JEFFREY L. SMITHDirector
Offering amount
$20.1M
Amount sold
$20.1M
First sale
Jun 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
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 Shipt do?
Shipt operates a same-day delivery platform that connects consumers with personal shoppers who fulfill orders from retailers including Target, Lowe's, CVS, and regional grocers. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Target and offers grocery, pet, hardware, and beauty delivery, including as a perk of the Target Circle 360 membership.
Who founded Shipt?
Shipt was founded by BILL I. SMITH in 2014.
Who are Shipt's investors?
Shipt's investors include FUSE, Gray Ventures, Greycroft, Headline, Headline Growth Management, LLC, SWS Venture Capital, Greycroft Partners, Harbert Partners.
How much funding has Shipt raised?
Shipt has disclosed $52.7M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Shipt headquartered?
Shipt is headquartered in Birmingham, US.