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U Nest

North Hollywood, US · Founded 2019 · 11 known investors

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UNest offers custodial investment accounts that let families save and invest for their children, with tax-advantaged contributions starting at $25 a month and a choice of eight investment options. It connects to users' bank accounts via Plaid and offers rewards from partner brands.

Founders & leadership

U Nest was founded in 2019 by Ksenia Yudina.

KYKsenia Yudina
Ksenia YudinaCEO and Founder2018–2023Ksenia Yudina is a CFA who founded UNest, a mobile app providing tax-advantaged custodial investment accounts for children, and previously worked in the financial services industry for over fifteen years.
FMFrank Mastrangelo
Frank MastrangeloBoard Member2019–2024CEO, PayAmigo at The Artemis Fund
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Mike Van KempenNamed on SEC filing
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Garrett GilbertsonNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 11

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$28.3M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020–2021

▶$20.3MraisedFeb 2022 · 16 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jennifer BallDirector
  • Igor RyabenkiyDirector
  • Matthew GoodyearDirector
  • Ksenia YudinaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mike Van KempenDirector
  • Leslie GoldmanDirector
  • Frank MastrangeloDirector
Offering amount
$22.5M
Amount sold
$20.3M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Jul 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$8MraisedJun 2020 · 12 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Frank MastrangeloDirector
  • Ksenia YudinaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Mike Van KempenDirector
  • Garrett GilbertsonDirector
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$8M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
May 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through U Nest went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does U Nest do?
UNest offers custodial investment accounts that let families save and invest for their children, with tax-advantaged contributions starting at $25 a month and a choice of eight investment options. It connects to users' bank accounts via Plaid and offers rewards from partner brands.
Who founded U Nest?
U Nest was founded by Ksenia Yudina in 2019.
Who are U Nest's investors?
U Nest's investors include 500 Global, Band of Angels, DFJ DragonFund, Draper Dragon, Expert DOJO, Pasadena Angels, s16, The Artemis Fund and 3 more.
How much funding has U Nest raised?
U Nest has disclosed $28.3M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is U Nest headquartered?
U Nest is headquartered in North Hollywood, US.