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Zanbato

Mountain View, US · Founded 2011 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors

zanbato.com

Zanbato manages capital on behalf of a global investor base of family offices, institutional investors, and private banks, and provides its portfolio companies with strategic, commercial, and operational support along with access to a network of capital partners. It offers structured capital solutions and long-term partnership aimed at supporting growth and international expansion.

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Founders & leadership

Zanbato was founded in 2011 by JOSEPH LONSDALE and Nico Sand.

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JOSEPH LONSDALEFOUNDER AND CO-CHAIRMAN
NSNico Sand
Nico SandinCo-Founder & Chief Executive
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VICTOR CHIANGCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER
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KNUT NICOLAI SANDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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GREGORY L. WRIGHTPRESIDENT

Board

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BILL M. MALLOY IIIBoard director

Investors · 5

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$35.6M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2015–2020

$20.5MraisedFeb 2021 · 41 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Tim N BrattonDirector
  • Brian NugentDirector
  • Christopher B. FenichellExecutive Officer, Director
  • Gregory L. WrightExecutive Officer, Director
  • Knut Nicolai SandExecutive Officer, Director
  • Joseph T LonsdaleDirector
Offering amount
$21.6M
Amount sold
$20.5M
Minimum investment
$10K
First sale
Jan 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$15.1MraisedOct 2015 · 25 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • JOSEPH LONSDALEDirector
  • VICTOR CHIANGExecutive Officer
  • KNUT NICOLAI SANDExecutive Officer, Director
  • BILL M. MALLOY IIIDirector
  • GREGORY L. WRIGHTExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$15.1M
Amount sold
$15.1M
First sale
Mar 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
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 Zanbato do?
Zanbato manages capital on behalf of a global investor base of family offices, institutional investors, and private banks, and provides its portfolio companies with strategic, commercial, and operational support along with access to a network of capital partners. It offers structured capital solutions and long-term partnership aimed at supporting growth and international expansion.
Who founded Zanbato?
Zanbato was founded by JOSEPH LONSDALE, Nico Sand in 2011.
Who are Zanbato's investors?
Zanbato's investors include Blumberg Capital, Spider Capital, Webb Investment Network, Alberta Investment Management, SparkLabs Global Ventures.
How much funding has Zanbato raised?
Zanbato has disclosed $35.6M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Zanbato headquartered?
Zanbato is headquartered in Mountain View, US.