Yelp
NYSE: YELPSan Francisco, US · Delaware corporation · 7 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
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Jeremy Stoppelmanin𝕏FounderFounder 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.
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Robert KrolikChief Financial Officer2011–2016
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Geoff DonakerChief Operating Officer2006–2016
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Laurence WilsonExecutive
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Joseph R NachmanExecutive
Board
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Max Levchinin𝕏Chairman of the Board2004–2015Co-founder of PayPal; founder, chairman & CEO of Affirm; partner at SciFi VC
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Peter FentonBoard director
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Diane IrvineBoard director
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Robert GibbsBoard director
Investors · 7
Bessemer Venture PartnersRedwood City · $5M – $100M
Dag VenturesPalo Alto
NextEquity PartnersMenlo Parkvia Fred Anderson · board
Origin VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $5M
Riverfront Ventures, LLCPittsburgh · $250K – $1M
Heretic StudioreportedSan Francisco
SciFi VCreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $1Mvia Max Levchin · board
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$75M disclosed across 1 round · 2015
▶$75MraisedFeb 2015 · 6 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 6
by search overlap
Zillow294026 shared keywordsZillow operates an online real estate marketplace where consumers can search homes for sale and rentals across US and Canadian cities, view mortgage rate information, and access home financing through Zillow Home Loans. It covers residential property listings, apartments and houses for rent, and mortgage services nationwide.
Uber Eats278695 shared keywordsEasiest way for consumers and businesses to order food from favorite local eateries
Nextdoor (NYSE: 2021)267453 shared keywordsNeighborhood social network; IPO 2021
DoorDash266727 shared keywordsDoorDash operates a restaurant delivery platform that connects customers with dining establishments across hundreds of cities in North America through a logistics network.
Grubhub218093 shared keywordsChicago-based online food ordering and delivery platform, formerly NYSE-listed, now owned by Marc Lore's Wonder Group.
Atly217650 shared keywordsAtly is a location discovery app that helps people find restaurants, bars, and places to visit through personalized recommendations and user-generated tips. The consumer platform has been described as combining social community content with map-based navigation.
Companies competing with Yelp for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
Acquisitions · 1
Early investors' stakes continue via these dealsNowait
Cloud-based seating management system for no-reservation restaurants. Acquired by Yelp.
Legal entities · 1
corporate structureYelpDelaware
In the news
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 Bessemer Venture Partners, Dag Ventures, NextEquity Partners, Origin Ventures, Riverfront Ventures, LLC, Heretic Studio, 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.