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WISErg

Redmond, US · Founded 2010 · Washington corporation · 1 known investors

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Founders & leadership

WISErg was founded in 2010 by Jose Lugo and Larry LeSueur.

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Jose LugoCo-founder
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Larry LeSueurinCo-founderLarry LeSueur is chairman of WISErg, a clean technology company converting food waste into organic fertilizer using software and analytics. He brings 20 years of prior experience in infrastructure technologies and strategic partnerships from roles at Microsoft and Avanade.
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Ken DeeringExecutive

Board

PHPete Higgins
Pete HigginsinBoard directorInvestor at Second Avenue Partners
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Brian ValentineBoard director
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Brian McGuiganBoard director

Investors · 1

Second Avenue PartnersreportedSeattle

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$57.9M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2011–2017

▶$19.2MraisedJan 2018 · 21 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Terri FujinagaExecutive Officer
  • Jose LugoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brian ValentineExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brian McGuiganDirector
  • Pete HigginsDirector
  • Jake UnderwoodExecutive Officer
  • Sherin RehmatExecutive Officer
  • Jim HedgesDirector
Offering amount
$20.1M
Amount sold
$19.2M
First sale
Dec 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Washington
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$543.5KraisedNov 2017 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Pete HigginsDirector
  • Brian McGuiganDirector
  • Terri FujinagaExecutive Officer
  • Jim HedgesDirector
  • Jake UnderwoodExecutive Officer
  • Jose LugoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Sherin RehmatExecutive Officer
  • Brian ValentineExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$543.5K
First sale
Oct 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Washington
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2MraisedMay 2017 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brian McGuiganDirector
  • Pete HigginsDirector
  • Jose LugoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brian ValentineExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$2M
First sale
May 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Washington
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$21.2MraisedMar 2017 · 24 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Larry LeSueurExecutive Officer, Director
  • Pete HigginsDirector
  • Brian ValentineExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jose LugoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brian McGuiganDirector
Offering amount
$21.2M
Amount sold
$21.2M
First sale
Mar 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Washington
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$13.4MraisedOct 2015 · 38 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jose LugoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Larry LeSueurExecutive Officer, Director
  • Pete HigginsDirector
  • Brian ValentineDirector
  • Brian McGuiganDirector
Offering amount
$13.4M
Amount sold
$13.4M
Minimum investment
$1K
First sale
Jun 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Washington
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.5MraisedJan 2012 · 15 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ken DeeringExecutive Officer, Director
  • Larry LeSueurExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jose LugoExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$1.5M
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
Dec 2011
Incorporated
Corporation, Washington, 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

WISErg Brings Funding Total to $57m for Food Waste Tech with Series C - AgFunderNewsagfundernews.com · Jan 2018Redmond-based WISErg, which turns food scraps to fertilizer, raises $19.2 million to fund California plant | The Seattle Timesseattletimes.com · Jan 2018Food Waste Startups Grab More Attention as WISErg Raises $12.3m - AgFunderNewsagfundernews.com · Apr 2016WISErg raises another $12.3M as part of larger round to help turn food scraps into fertilizer – GeekWiregeekwire.com · Apr 2016Waste-to-organic fertiliser agtech firm raises $11magriinvestor.com · Mar 2015WISErg Raises $11M in Series B Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Mar 2015

Frequently asked questions

Who founded WISErg?
WISErg was founded by Jose Lugo, Larry LeSueur in 2010.
Who are WISErg's investors?
WISErg's investors include Second Avenue Partners.
How much funding has WISErg raised?
WISErg has disclosed $57.9M raised across 6 rounds.
Where is WISErg headquartered?
WISErg is headquartered in Redmond, US.