Fundraising FoxTraveling Spoon
San Francisco, US · Founded 2013 · 4 known investors
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Traveling Spoon is a marketplace connecting travelers with local home cooks around the world for in-person meals, cooking classes, and market tours, as well as private online cooking classes. It focuses on immersive food and cultural experiences hosted in local kitchens.
Founders & leadership
Traveling Spoon was founded in 2013 by Aashi Vel and Steph Lawrence.
Investors · 4
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$160K disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2014–2015
▶$160KraisedJan 2014 · 6 investors · RestaurantsRule 506(b)
- Aashi VelExecutive Officer
- Stephanie LawrenceExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $160K
- Minimum investment
- $20K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $120K
- First sale
- Jan 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 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 Traveling Spoon do?
- Traveling Spoon is a marketplace connecting travelers with local home cooks around the world for in-person meals, cooking classes, and market tours, as well as private online cooking classes. It focuses on immersive food and cultural experiences hosted in local kitchens.
- Who founded Traveling Spoon?
- Traveling Spoon was founded by Aashi Vel, Steph Lawrence in 2013.
- Who are Traveling Spoon's investors?
- Traveling Spoon's investors include Dorm Room, Golden Seeds, The Chennai Angels.
- How much funding has Traveling Spoon raised?
- Traveling Spoon has disclosed $160K raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Traveling Spoon headquartered?
- Traveling Spoon is headquartered in San Francisco, US.