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Western Rise

White, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

Company led by CEO Kelly Watters, described as a partner of Howdy Partners.

Founders & leadership

Western Rise was founded in 2013 by Will Watters Jr..

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Will Watters Jr.Founder

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5.5M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2016–2022

$2.6MraisedSep 2022 · 17 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kelly WattersExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Jay HirshDirector
  • William N. WattersExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$4.1M
Amount sold
$2.6M
First sale
Sep 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$500KraisedJun 2022 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kelly WattersExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • William N. Watters, Jr.Executive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$500K
First sale
Jun 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$1.4MraisedJun 2021 · 10 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • William N. Watters Jr.Executive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Kelly WattersExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$1.4M
First sale
Apr 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$917.9KraisedNov 2018 · 17 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kelly WattersExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • William N. Watters Jr.Executive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$978K
Amount sold
$917.9K
First sale
Oct 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$25KraisedNov 2016 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Will Watters Jr.Executive Officer, Promoter
Offering amount
$750K
Amount sold
$25K
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
Aug 2016
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Georgia, 2013
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 Western Rise do?
Company led by CEO Kelly Watters, described as a partner of Howdy Partners.
Who founded Western Rise?
Western Rise was founded by Will Watters Jr. in 2013.
Who are Western Rise's investors?
Western Rise's investors include Alerion Ventures, Break Trail Ventures, Greater Colorado Venture Fund.
How much funding has Western Rise raised?
Western Rise has disclosed $5.5M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Western Rise headquartered?
Western Rise is headquartered in White, US.