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Vaas

Fort Worth, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 13 known investors

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Cross-border platform automating operations for the emerging private debt market with built-in regulatory infrastructure.

Founders & leadership

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Todd HodnettNamed on SEC filing
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Shawn SmithNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 13

Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M
Clocktower VenturesSanta Monica · $100K – $20M
Latitud VenturesSanta Rosa · $100K – $5M
Marathon Ventures
NazcaMexico City
Norte VenturesSao Paulo-Sp
ABSeed Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSão Paulo · $400K – $2M
Elevation CapitalreportedGurugram · $1.5M – $37M
Honey Island Capitalreported · 2 sourcesCuritiba · $200K – $1M
MAYA CapitalreportedLondon
MAYA Capital VenturesreportedSan Paulo, Sao Paulo · $100K – $10M

Also in the syndicate · 2

ABSeedHeadline Asialead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$115.5M disclosed across 5 of 8 rounds · 2015–2025

▶$5MraisedJan 2017 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Todd HodnettExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Shawn SmithExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Stanley WestreichDirector
  • Robert BassmanDirector
  • William H. PickleDirector
  • Tran Ba HoangDirector
  • Dick W. BoyceDirector
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Dec 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$500KraisedOct 2015 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Shawn SmithExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Tran Ba HoangDirector
  • Stanley WestreichDirector
  • William H. PickleDirector
  • Robert BassmanDirector
  • Todd HodnettExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Dick W. BoyceDirector
Offering amount
$500K
Amount sold
$500K
First sale
Oct 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$49.5MraisedApr 2015 · 103 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Shawn SmithExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Todd HodnettExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$49.5M
Amount sold
$49.5M
First sale
Apr 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$49.5MraisedApr 2015 · 19 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Shawn SmithExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Todd HodnettExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$49.5M
Amount sold
$49.5M
First sale
Apr 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$11MraisedApr 2015 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Todd HodnettExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Shawn SmithExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$11M
Amount sold
$11M
First sale
Apr 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
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 Vaas do?
Cross-border platform automating operations for the emerging private debt market with built-in regulatory infrastructure.
Who are Vaas's investors?
Vaas's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Clocktower Ventures, Latitud Ventures, Marathon Ventures, Nazca, Norte Ventures, ABSeed Ventures, Elevation Capital and 3 more.
How much funding has Vaas raised?
Vaas has disclosed $115.5M raised across 5 of its 8 known rounds.
Where is Vaas headquartered?
Vaas is headquartered in Fort Worth, US.