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Zingle

Acquired

Carlsbad, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Founders & leadership

Zingle was founded in 2014 by John Ford Blakely.

JF
John Ford BlakelyFounder

Board

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Rob LuddyBoard director
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Thomas R. LanagerBoard director

Investors · 3

Ankona CapitalSouthern California · $5M – $15M
Bonfire VenturesLos Angeles · $2M – $4M
PeakSpan Capital PartnersreportedNew York · $3M – $50M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5.5M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2015–2017

▶$1MraisedDec 2017 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John GreathouseDirector
  • John Ford BlakelyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rick SmithDirector
  • Robert LuddyDirector
  • Brian MesicDirector
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$1M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Dec 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$500KraisedOct 2017 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rick SmithDirector
  • Robert LuddyDirector
  • John Ford BlakelyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brian MesicDirector
  • John GreathouseDirector
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$500K
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Oct 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedJul 2016 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John Ford BlakelyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Thomas R. LanagerDirector
Offering amount
$3.6M
Amount sold
$3M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Jul 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1MraisedMay 2015 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rob LuddyDirector
  • Thomas R. LanagerDirector
  • John Ford BlakelyExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$1M
First sale
Apr 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

Zingle Expands Hotel Solution Integrations, Rolls Out New Guest Communication Features |hoteltechnologynews.com · Jul 2019Zingle Releases New AI and Analytics Features to Help Hoteliers Personalize the Guest Experience |hoteltechnologynews.com · Jun 2019Zingle raises $11 million to unify hotel messaging serviceshoteltechreport.com · May 2019Hospitality Messaging Company Zingle Raises $11 Million In Funding, Acquires Prestoforbes.com · Feb 2019Carlsbad-Based Intelligent B2C Messaging Software Platform Zingle Raises $11 Millionpulse2.com · Feb 2019Zingle Secures $11 Million to Bring AI to the Hotel Guest Experience One Text at a Timeaithority.com · Feb 2019

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Zingle?
Zingle was founded by John Ford Blakely in 2014.
Who are Zingle's investors?
Zingle's investors include Ankona Capital, Bonfire Ventures, PeakSpan Capital Partners.
How much funding has Zingle raised?
Zingle has disclosed $5.5M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Zingle headquartered?
Zingle is headquartered in Carlsbad, US.