U Nest
North Hollywood, US · Founded 2019 · 9 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 and Ksenia Yudina, CFA.
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Ksenia YudinainCEO and Founder2018–2023Ksenia Yudina is founder of UNest, a custodial investment platform for families, and previously founded Mostt, an AI-powered family investment advisor. She has spent over fifteen years working in the financial services industry.
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Ksenia Yudina, CFAinCEO 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.
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Frank MastrangeloNamed on SEC filing
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Mike Van KempenNamed on SEC filing
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Garrett GilbertsonNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 9
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$28.3M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020–2021
▶$20.3MraisedFeb 2022 · 16 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$8MraisedJun 2020 · 12 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$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
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, Ksenia Yudina, CFA 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, The Artemis Fund, Vested Ventures and 1 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.