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Yelp

NYSE: YELP

San Francisco, US · Delaware corporation · 8 known investors

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Yelp operates a local business review and advertising platform where consumers access ratings, reviews, and business information, while businesses use advertising products to reach consumers and operational subscription tools to manage their operations.

Founders & leadership

JSJeremy Stoppelman
Jeremy StoppelmanFounderFounder of Yelp, which he started after his first year at Harvard Business School. He previously worked at PayPal in engineering and engineering management roles, rising to VP, with expertise in general management, internet technologies, and software development.
LWLaurence Wilson
Laurence WilsonExecutive
JR
Joseph R NachmanExecutive
RS
Russel SimmonsFounder
RK
Robert KrolikChief Financial Officer2011–2016
GD
Geoff DonakerChief Operating Officer2006–2016

Board

FAFred Anderson
Fred AndersonBoard directorManaging Director at NextEquity Partners
JLJeremy Levine
Jeremy LevineBoard directorPartner at Bessemer Venture Partners
PF
Peter FentonBoard director
DI
Diane IrvineBoard director
MNMariam Naficy
Mariam NaficyBoard directorManaging Partner at Heretic Ventures
RG
Robert GibbsBoard director

Investors · 8

Bessemer Venture Partnerslisted by Bessemer Venture PartnersSan Francisco · $50K – $100M

How we know: Bessemer Venture Partners's portfolio page · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Dag Ventureslisted by Dag VenturesPalo Alto

How we know: Dag Ventures's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us

NextEquity Partnerslisted by NextEquity PartnersMenlo Parkvia Fred Anderson · board

How we know: NextEquity Partners's portfolio page · board seat on SEC Form D · Not right? Tell us

Origin Ventureslisted by Origin VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $5M
Riverfront Ventures, LLClisted by Riverfront Ventures, LLCPittsburgh · $250K – $1M
BenchmarkreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $15M

How we know: open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

SciFi VCinferredSan Francisco · $100K – $1Mvia Max Levchin · board

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

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$75M disclosed across 1 round · 2015

▶$75MraisedFeb 2015 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert KrolikExecutive Officer
  • Geoff DonakerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Laurence WilsonExecutive Officer
  • Diane IrvineDirector
  • Fred AndersonDirector
  • Jeremy StoppelmanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Max LevchinDirector
  • Mariam NaficyDirector
  • Robert GibbsDirector
  • Joseph R NachmanExecutive Officer
  • Jeremy LevineDirector
  • Peter FentonDirector
Offering amount
$75M
Amount sold
$75M
First sale
Feb 2015
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.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Yelp went on to found or lead other companies.

Max LevchinChairman of the BoardFounded PayPal +3Mariam NaficyDirectorFounded Minted

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Acquisitions · 1

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
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Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
YelpDelaware

Frequently asked questions

What does Yelp do?
Yelp operates a local business review and advertising platform where consumers access ratings, reviews, and business information, while businesses use advertising products to reach consumers and operational subscription tools to manage their operations.
Who founded Yelp?
Yelp was founded by Jeremy Stoppelman.
Who are Yelp's investors?
Yelp's investors include Access Technology Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Dag Ventures, NextEquity Partners, Origin Ventures, Riverfront Ventures, LLC, Benchmark, SciFi VC.
How much funding has Yelp raised?
Yelp has disclosed $75M raised across 1 round.
Where is Yelp headquartered?
Yelp is headquartered in San Francisco, US.