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Trala

Techstars '18

Oak Park, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 8 known investors

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Trala is a violin-learning app that teaches beginners and adult learners using real-time feedback, a built-in tuner, and progress tracking, with lessons from professional violinists. It targets individuals learning the instrument, including many first-time players, through its iOS and Android app.

Founders & leadership

Trala was founded in 2016 by Samuel S. Walder and Vishnu Indukuri.

SSSamuel S. Walder
Samuel S. WalderCo-founder · CEO2016–2025
VI
Vishnu IndukuriFounder & CTO2016–2025Indukuri previously founded Trala, an online music learning platform that was acquired by Skoove, and is now building underwater data centers at Brae Systems, which was part of Techstars Chicago 2018.
LLLogan LaHive
Logan LaHiveBoard Member2018–2025General Partner at Long Chicago 2025

Investors · 8

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$19.5M disclosed across 5 of 6 rounds · 2018–2023

▶$14.5MraisedNov 2023 · 35 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Vishnu IndukuriExecutive Officer, Director
  • Logan LaHiveDirector
  • Samuel S. WalderExecutive Officer, Director
  • Cristina Apple GeorgoulakisDirector
Offering amount
$14.5M
Amount sold
$14.5M
First sale
Dec 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$19.5KraisedJun 2023 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Logan LaHiveDirector
  • Samuel S. WalderExecutive Officer, Director
  • Vishnu IndukuriExecutive Officer, Director
  • Cristina Apple GeorgoulakisDirector
Offering amount
$19.5K
Amount sold
$19.5K
First sale
May 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.5MraisedAug 2020 · 23 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Vishnu IndukuriExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Samuel S. WalderExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Logan LaHiveDirector
Offering amount
$3.5M
Amount sold
$3.5M
First sale
Jul 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.4MraisedDec 2018 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Logan LaHiveDirector
  • Samuel S. WalderExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Vishnu IndukuriExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$1.4M
Amount sold
$1.4M
First sale
Dec 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$120KraisedJun 2018 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Vishnu IndukuriExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Samuel S. WalderExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$120K
Amount sold
$120K
Minimum investment
$20K
First sale
Jun 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
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 Trala do?
Trala is a violin-learning app that teaches beginners and adult learners using real-time feedback, a built-in tuner, and progress tracking, with lessons from professional violinists. It targets individuals learning the instrument, including many first-time players, through its iOS and Android app.
Who founded Trala?
Trala was founded by Samuel S. Walder, Vishnu Indukuri in 2016.
Who are Trala's investors?
Trala's investors include Gaingels, Techstars, Alt Capital, Hyde Park Angels, Long Chicago 2025, Next Play Ventures, Origin Ventures, Seven Seven Six.
How much funding has Trala raised?
Trala has disclosed $19.5M raised across 5 of its 6 known rounds.
Where is Trala headquartered?
Trala is headquartered in Oak Park, US.