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Waldo

Austin, US · Founded 2015 · 24 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

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Waldo is a photo-finding platform that uses facial and object recognition combined with location awareness to automatically identify and deliver photos of users and their families taken by others. The service targets schools, summer camps, youth sports organizations, weddings, resorts, and other events through mobile and web delivery.

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Founders & leadership

Waldo was founded in 2015 by Rodney Rice.

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Rodney RiceFounder & CEOHe previously founded and led HomeAdvisor (originally ServiceMagic) as CEO, scaling it to $250 million in annual revenue before its sale to InterActiveCorp, and has since been active as an angel investor and advisor in technology and consumer businesses.
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Michael BeaudoinSecretary

Board

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Kara NortonBoard director

Investors · 3

Lewis & Clark VenturesreportedSt. Louis · $2M – $3M

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Upfront VenturesreportedLos Angeles · $1M – $10M

How we know: board seat on SEC Form D · funding news · prnewswire.com · Not right? Tell us

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$8M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2016–2025

▶$4MraisedDec 2018 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ron WatsonDirector
  • Rodney RiceExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kara NortmanDirector
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$4M
First sale
Dec 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4MraisedJan 2016 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael BeaudoinExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rodney RiceExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kara NortonDirector
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$4M
First sale
Jan 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
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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In the news

Waldo Photos Closes $5 Million Seed Funding Round Led By Upfront Venturesprnewswire.com · Jan 2016Waldo Raises $5 Million For A Photo-Finding Platform Targeting Professional Photographers & Events | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jan 2016

Frequently asked questions

What does Waldo do?
Waldo is a photo-finding platform that uses facial and object recognition combined with location awareness to automatically identify and deliver photos of users and their families taken by others. The service targets schools, summer camps, youth sports organizations, weddings, resorts, and other events through mobile and web delivery.
Who founded Waldo?
Waldo was founded by Rodney Rice in 2015.
Who are Waldo's investors?
Waldo's investors include Geekdom, Lewis & Clark Ventures, Upfront Ventures.
How much funding has Waldo raised?
Waldo has disclosed $8M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Waldo headquartered?
Waldo is headquartered in Austin, US.