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Watermelon Express

Chicago, US · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

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Founders & leadership

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Ashish RangnekarCo-founder
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Ujjwal GuptaCo-founder
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Nickolay SchwarzExecutive
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Michael McMahonNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Mike MauceriBoard directorInvestor at Lightbank
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Peter CarrollBoard director
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Victor PascucciBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$17.1M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2018–2025

▶$2.5MraisedApr 2025 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ashish RangnekarExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ujjwal GuptaDirector
  • Mike MauceriDirector
  • Nickolay SchwarzExecutive Officer
  • Peter CarrollDirector
Offering amount
$2.5M
Amount sold
$2.5M
First sale
Apr 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$14.5MraisedDec 2018 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ashish RangnekarExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ujjwal GuptaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Victor PascucciDirector
  • Michael McMahonDirector
Offering amount
$14.5M
Amount sold
$14.5M
Proceeds to insiders
$3M
First sale
Nov 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Watermelon Express?
Watermelon Express was founded by Ashish Rangnekar, Ujjwal Gupta.
Who are Watermelon Express's investors?
Watermelon Express's investors include Lightbank.
How much funding has Watermelon Express raised?
Watermelon Express has disclosed $17.1M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Watermelon Express headquartered?
Watermelon Express is headquartered in Chicago, US.