Toneden
Berkeley, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 1 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
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Founders & leadership
Toneden was founded in 2014 by Ali Shakeri.
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Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1M disclosed across 1 round · 2015
▶$1MraisedSep 2015 · 11 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1MraisedSep 2015 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Tim ThimmaiahExecutive Officer, Director
- Ali ShakeriExecutive Officer, Director
- Nick ElsbreeDirector
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $1M
- First sale
- Aug 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Toneden went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who founded Toneden?
- Toneden was founded by Ali Shakeri in 2014.
- Who are Toneden's investors?
- Toneden's investors include Black Jays Ventures.
- How much funding has Toneden raised?
- Toneden has disclosed $1M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Toneden headquartered?
- Toneden is headquartered in Berkeley, US.






