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U Nest

North Hollywood, US · Founded 2019 · 10 known investors

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589 people in our graph share verified history with the U Nest team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Devon Morrisunlockedknows Ksenia Yudina, CFA · together at U Nest (overlapped)
knows the team · via U Nest
×3knows the team · via Capital Group
×7knows the team · via YPO

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.

ConsumerFintech

Founders & leadership

U Nest was founded in 2019 by Ksenia Yudina and Ksenia Yudina, CFA.

KYKsenia Yudina
Ksenia YudinaCEO 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.
KYKsenia Yudina, CFA
Ksenia Yudina, CFACEO 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
MV
Mike Van KempenNamed on SEC filing
GG
Garrett GilbertsonNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 10

500 Globallisted by 500 GlobalSan Francisco · $150K

How we know: open dataset · 500 Global portfolio 2026-08 · Not right? Tell us

Band of Angelslisted by Band of AngelsSilicon Valley
DFJ DragonFundlisted by DFJ DragonFundShanghai
Draper Dragonlisted by Draper DragonSilicon Valley

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Expert DOJOlisted by Expert DOJOSanta Monica · $50K – $100K

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Pasadena Angelslisted by Pasadena AngelsPasadena · $50K – $500K
The Artemis Fundlisted by The Artemis FundHouston · $1.5M

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Unlock Venture Partnerslisted by Unlock Venture PartnersSeattle

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Vested Ventureslisted by Vested Ventures

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AltaIR CapitalinferredHerzliyavia Igor Ryabenkiy · board

How we know: board seat on SEC Form D · Not right? Tell us

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.

Frank MastrangeloDirectorFounded The BancorpKsenia Yudina, CFAFounderFounded MosttPeter MansfieldChief Marketing Officer, Board MemberFounded Mostt

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, Unlock Venture Partners and 2 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.