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TAFT

Provo, US · Founded 2018 · 3 known investors

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Taft is a footwear brand that designs and sells men's dress shoes and boots featuring floral prints, metallic leather, and calf hair textures, sold directly to consumers online.

Founders & leadership

TAFT was founded in 2018 by Shawn Kory Stevens and Mallory Paige Stevens.

SK
Shawn Kory StevensCo-founder
MP
Mallory Paige StevensCo-founder
CM
Clarke MiyasakiNamed on SEC filing

Board

CR
Curt RobertsBoard director
DW
Dan WenholdBoard director

Investors · 3

Also in the syndicate · 1

Kickstart Seed Fundlead

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5M disclosed across 1 round · 2018

▶$5MraisedMar 2018 · 18 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Shawn Kory StevensExecutive Officer, Director
  • Curt RobertsDirector
  • Dan WenholdDirector
  • Mallory Paige StevensDirector
  • Clarke MiyasakiDirector
Offering amount
$5.1M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Mar 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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 TAFT do?
Taft is a footwear brand that designs and sells men's dress shoes and boots featuring floral prints, metallic leather, and calf hair textures, sold directly to consumers online.
Who founded TAFT?
TAFT was founded by Shawn Kory Stevens, Mallory Paige Stevens in 2018.
Who are TAFT's investors?
TAFT's investors include Kickstart, Peterson Ventures.
How much funding has TAFT raised?
TAFT has disclosed $5M raised across 1 round.
Where is TAFT headquartered?
TAFT is headquartered in Provo, US.