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Sown to Grow

Oakland, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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Founders & leadership

Sown to Grow was founded in 2015 by Rupa Chandra Gupta.

RCRupa Chandra Gupta
Rupa Chandra GuptaFounder
DLDennis Li
Dennis LiExecutive

Investors · 3

Competitors · 4

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2016–2024

▶$1.9MraisedAug 2024 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rupa Chandra GuptaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dennis LiExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2.3M
Amount sold
$1.9M
First sale
Jul 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$315.5KraisedJul 2020 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dennis LiDirector
  • Rupa Chandra GuptaExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.1M
Amount sold
$315.5K
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Apr 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.1MraisedOct 2018 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dennis LiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rupa Chandra GuptaExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.1M
Amount sold
$1.1M
First sale
Jan 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$710KraisedOct 2018 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dennis LiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rupa Chandra GuptaExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$710K
First sale
Oct 2018
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.

Non-dilutive funding · 5 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase I2023$275K
Department of EducationPhase II2022$1M
Department of EducationPhase I2021$200K
National Science FoundationPhase II2020$750K
National Science FoundationPhase I2019$224.5K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Sown to Grow?
Sown to Grow was founded by Rupa Chandra Gupta in 2015.
Who are Sown to Grow's investors?
Sown to Grow's investors include Imagine K12, Top Corner Capital, Scout Fund.
How much funding has Sown to Grow raised?
Sown to Grow has disclosed $4M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Sown to Grow headquartered?
Sown to Grow is headquartered in Oakland, US.
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