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Grand Rapids, US · Founded 2010 · Delaware corporation · 12 known investors

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Founders & leadership

Varsity News Network was founded in 2010 by Ryan H. Vaughn.

RHRyan H. Vaughn
Ryan H. VaughnFounder

Board

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Matthew AndersonBoard director
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Hugo BraunBoard director
RWRyan Waddington
Ryan WaddingtonBoard directorGeneral Partner at Huron River Ventures

Investors · 12

Wakestream Ventureslisted by Wakestream VenturesGrand Rapids · $150K – $500K
Arsenal Growth EquityreportedWinter Park · $5M – $15M

How we know: funding news · techcrunch.com · Not right? Tell us

Huron River VenturesinferredAnn Arbor

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

Start GardenreportedGrand Rapids · $5K – $500K

How we know: techcrunch.com · Not right? Tell us

Also in the syndicate · 7

First Step FundGrand AngelsMichigan Angel FundMuskegon AngelsNorth Coast Technology VenturesNorthern Michigan AngelsRSL Venture Partners

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$20.6M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2012–2019

▶$3.5MraisedNov 2019 · 40 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ryan H. VaughnExecutive Officer, Director
  • Hugo BraunDirector
  • Hap KloppDirector
  • Richard EhrmanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ryan WaddingtonDirector
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$3.5M
First sale
Oct 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$931.7KraisedMar 2019 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ryan WaddingtonDirector
  • Hap KloppDirector
  • Hugo BraunDirector
  • Ryan H. VaughnExecutive Officer, Director
  • Randall HaggDirector
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$931.7K
First sale
Mar 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.9MraisedFeb 2018 · 35 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ryan WaddingtonDirector
  • Hugo BraunDirector
  • Randall HaggDirector
  • Ryan H. VaughnExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$7.7M
Amount sold
$6.9M
First sale
Jan 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5.3MraisedSep 2015 · 35 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Matthew AndersonDirector
  • Ryan H. VaughnExecutive Officer, Director
  • Hugo BraunDirector
  • Ryan WaddingtonDirector
Offering amount
$5.8M
Amount sold
$5.3M
First sale
Jul 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.4MraisedMay 2014 · 30 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Matthew AndersonDirector
  • Chris FountasDirector
  • Ryan H. VaughnExecutive Officer, Director
  • Hugo BraunDirector
  • Kelli TurnerDirector
Offering amount
$3.4M
Amount sold
$3.4M
First sale
Feb 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$521.7KraisedMar 2012 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • RYAN VAUGHNDirector
Offering amount
$521.7K
Amount sold
$521.7K
First sale
Feb 2012
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Michigan, 2010
Federal exemptions
06
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

In the news

Varsity News Network Closes $3M Series A To Expand Its High School Athletic Platform Nationwide | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Feb 2014

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Varsity News Network?
Varsity News Network was founded by Ryan H. Vaughn in 2010.
Who are Varsity News Network's investors?
Varsity News Network's investors include Michigan Capital Network, Wakestream Ventures, Arsenal Growth Equity, Huron River Ventures, Start Garden.
How much funding has Varsity News Network raised?
Varsity News Network has disclosed $20.6M raised across 6 rounds.
Where is Varsity News Network headquartered?
Varsity News Network is headquartered in Grand Rapids, US.