Who founded StackSocial?

StackSocial was founded by Josh Payne, Stefan Wrobel in 2011.

Who are StackSocial's investors?

StackSocial's investors include 500 Global, Raptor Group, EchoVC Partners, Siemer Ventures.

How much funding has StackSocial raised?

StackSocial has disclosed $902.8K raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.

Where is StackSocial headquartered?

StackSocial is headquartered in Venice, US.

StackSocial

Venice, US · Founded 2011 · 5 known investors

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StackSocial is an online store selling discounted software licenses, apps, online courses, digital subscriptions, and consumer deals (such as Microsoft Office licenses, AI apps, and memberships) to consumers. It operates as an e-commerce deals marketplace for tech products and learning bundles.

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Founders & leadership

StackSocial was founded in 2011 by Josh Payne and Stefan Wrobel.

Josh Payne Co-founderCo-Founder & General Partner at OpenSky Ventures

Stefan Wrobel Co-Founder & CTO2011–2012Stefan Wrobel co-founded StackCommerce, a digital commerce platform for publishers that was acquired by TPG Integrated Media, and previously worked in hedge fund technology. He holds a BS in Information & Computer Science from UC Irvine and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from UCLA.

Investors · 5

500 Globallisted by 500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K

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Raptor Grouplisted by Raptor GroupMiami Beachvia James J. Pallotta · inferred

EchoVC PartnersreportedLagos · $100K – $5M

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Siemer VenturesreportedSanta Monica

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Amplify

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$902.8K disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2012–2014

Undisclosed amountseed roundJul 2012
500 Startups, Amplify, EchoVC, Siemer Ventures
Source ↗

▶$902.8KraisedMar 2014 · 12 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Joshua PayneExecutive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $902.8K
Amount sold: $902.8K
First sale: Feb 2014
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

StackSocial Raises Seed Funding, Launches Platform Publicly | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jul 2012

Frequently asked questions

What does StackSocial do?: StackSocial is an online store selling discounted software licenses, apps, online courses, digital subscriptions, and consumer deals (such as Microsoft Office licenses, AI apps, and memberships) to consumers. It operates as an e-commerce deals marketplace for tech products and learning bundles.
Who founded StackSocial?: StackSocial was founded by Josh Payne, Stefan Wrobel in 2011.
Who are StackSocial's investors?: StackSocial's investors include 500 Global, Raptor Group, EchoVC Partners, Siemer Ventures.
How much funding has StackSocial raised?: StackSocial has disclosed $902.8K raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is StackSocial headquartered?: StackSocial is headquartered in Venice, US.