Who founded Simple Mills?

Simple Mills was founded by Katlin Smith in 2014.

Who are Simple Mills's investors?

Simple Mills's investors include Aurum, Hyde Park Angels, Pallasite Ventures, Vestar Capital Partners, Winklevoss Capital.

How much funding has Simple Mills raised?

Simple Mills has disclosed $7.2M raised across 3 rounds.

Where is Simple Mills headquartered?

Simple Mills is headquartered in Chicago, US.

Simple Mills

Chicago, US · Founded 2014 · 180 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

Simple Mills makes packaged foods using minimally processed, natural ingredients, positioning its products as healthful alternatives free of artificial ingredients. The brand focuses on nutritious, clean-label real foods for health-conscious consumers.

Consumer Direct to Consumer FoodTech

Founders & leadership

Simple Mills was founded in 2014 by Katlin Smith.

Katlin SmithFounder30 Under 30 2017

Lewis F SemonesNamed on SEC filing

Shahzar VisramNamed on SEC filing

Hanjie YuNamed on SEC filing

Katlin A SmithNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 5

AurumMenlo Park

Hyde Park AngelsChicago

Pallasite VenturesVancouver · $100K – $1.5M

Vestar Capital PartnersNew York

Winklevoss CapitalNew York · $100K – $5M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$7.2M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2014–2019

▶$3MraisedJan 2019 · 28 investors · Retailing

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Lewis SemonesDirector
Cheryl NewmanDirector
George PeinadoDirector
Katlin SmithExecutive Officer, Director
James BarnhornDirector

Offering amount: $3M
Amount sold: $3M
Minimum investment: $1
First sale: Jan 2019
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$3MraisedFeb 2016 · 18 investors · Retailing

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Katlin A SmithExecutive Officer, Director
David MarshallDirector
Shahzar VisramDirector
Lewis F SemonesDirector
Cheryl NewmanDirector

Offering amount: $3.5M
Amount sold: $3M
Minimum investment: $1
First sale: Feb 2016
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$1.2MraisedJul 2014 · 7 investors · Retailing

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Lewis F SemonesDirector
Shahzar VisramDirector
Hanjie YuExecutive Officer
Katlin A SmithExecutive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $2.1M
Amount sold: $1.2M
Minimum investment: $25K
First sale: Jul 2014
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.

Frequently asked questions

What does Simple Mills do?: Simple Mills makes packaged foods using minimally processed, natural ingredients, positioning its products as healthful alternatives free of artificial ingredients. The brand focuses on nutritious, clean-label real foods for health-conscious consumers.
Who founded Simple Mills?: Simple Mills was founded by Katlin Smith in 2014.
Who are Simple Mills's investors?: Simple Mills's investors include Aurum, Hyde Park Angels, Pallasite Ventures, Vestar Capital Partners, Winklevoss Capital.
How much funding has Simple Mills raised?: Simple Mills has disclosed $7.2M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Simple Mills headquartered?: Simple Mills is headquartered in Chicago, US.