Stem Ciders
Denver, US · Founded 2013 · Colorado LLC
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Stem Ciders is a Colorado-based producer of ciders, creating flavor-driven products in the alcoholic beverage category. The company focuses on developing new cider flavors meant to be shared socially.
Founders & leadership
Stem Ciders was founded in 2013 by Eric B. Foster and Phillip Kao.
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Eric B. FosterFounder
PK
Phillip KaoFounder
Board
CB
Christopher BockBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$3.7M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2016–2019
▶$339.5KraisedJan 2020 · 3 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$339.5KraisedJan 2020 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Christopher BockDirector
- Philip KaoExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Eric FosterExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $339.5K
- First sale
- Dec 2019
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Colorado
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.1MraisedAug 2017 · 24 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$2.1MraisedAug 2017 · 24 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Eric B. FosterExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Philip KaoExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Christopher J. BockDirector
- Offering amount
- $2.7M
- Amount sold
- $2.1M
- First sale
- Jun 2017
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Colorado, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.2MraisedFeb 2016 · 17 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$1.2MraisedFeb 2016 · 17 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Christopher BockDirector
- Eric B. FosterExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Phillip KaoExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $1.2M
- First sale
- Jan 2016
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Colorado, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Stem Ciders do?
- Stem Ciders is a Colorado-based producer of ciders, creating flavor-driven products in the alcoholic beverage category. The company focuses on developing new cider flavors meant to be shared socially.
- Who founded Stem Ciders?
- Stem Ciders was founded by Eric B. Foster, Phillip Kao in 2013.
- How much funding has Stem Ciders raised?
- Stem Ciders has disclosed $3.7M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Stem Ciders headquartered?
- Stem Ciders is headquartered in Denver, US.

