Soothe was founded by Merlin Kauffman in 2014.

Who are Soothe's investors?

Soothe's investors include Sixth Sense Ventures, A91 Partners, Symphony International Holdings, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).

How much funding has Soothe raised?

Soothe has disclosed $10.6M raised across 1 round.

Where is Soothe headquartered?

Soothe is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.

Soothe

Los Angeles, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors

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Soothe operates an on-demand marketplace app that connects consumers and businesses with independent, licensed wellness professionals offering massage, skincare, hair, and beauty services delivered in homes, hotels, and workplaces. It also provides spa/hospitality staffing and employee wellness programs, supported by a nationwide provider network and a SoothePass membership.

Consumer Marketplaces Wellness & Fitness

Founders & leadership

Soothe was founded in 2014 by Merlin Kauffman.

Merlin Kauffman FounderMerlin Kauffman is Founder and Executive Chairman of Soothe, an on-demand wellness marketplace operating in over 65 US cities with approximately 24,000 licensed providers. He previously co-founded a Wi-Fi hardware company at 17, holds a Harvard Business School OPM degree, and has invested in early-stage technologies including Bitcoin mining and generative AI models.

Scott KauffmanChief Financial Officer

Investors · 4

Sixth Sense Ventureslisted by Sixth Sense VenturesMumbai · $6M – $13M

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A91 PartnersreportedMumbai

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Symphony International Holdingsreported$15M – $100M

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U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)reportedWashington

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$10.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2015

▶$10.6MraisedAug 2015 · 12 investors · Other

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Merlin KauffmanExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Scott KauffmanExecutive Officer

Offering amount: $10.6M
Amount sold: $10.6M
First sale: Aug 2015
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions: 06b

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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 Soothe do?: Soothe operates an on-demand marketplace app that connects consumers and businesses with independent, licensed wellness professionals offering massage, skincare, hair, and beauty services delivered in homes, hotels, and workplaces. It also provides spa/hospitality staffing and employee wellness programs, supported by a nationwide provider network and a SoothePass membership.
Who founded Soothe?: Soothe was founded by Merlin Kauffman in 2014.
Who are Soothe's investors?: Soothe's investors include Sixth Sense Ventures, A91 Partners, Symphony International Holdings, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).
How much funding has Soothe raised?: Soothe has disclosed $10.6M raised across 1 round.
Where is Soothe headquartered?: Soothe is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.