# Expa

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/expa

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.expa.com
- Total disclosed funding: $150M
- Latest round: Series B (Mar 30, 2016)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Expa, LLC is a startup studio based in the US that focuses on designing, building, and launching innovative companies across various sectors, providing essential support to early-stage startups.Founded in 2013, Expa, LLC is a startup studio that assists in creating and growing new ventures. The company has raised a total of USD 100.00 mn in funding, with its latest round being a Series B completed on March 30, 2016, involving investors such as RIT Capital Partners, Ace & Company, and SV Angel. Expa operates from its headquarters in San Francisco, US, and was co-founded by Garrett Camp, who previously co-founded companies like StumbleUpon.Expa operates as a startup studio that focuses on designing, building, and launching innovative companies across various sectors. Their main service offerings center around providing comprehensive support to early-stage startups, which includes funding, strategic guidance, product design, branding, engineering, and operational services. The firm collaborates closely with founders and teams, leveraging the expertise of its partners—who are themselves experienced builders and operators—to facilitate the growth of these nascent businesses. Expa supports a diverse range of entrepreneurial endeavors, including those aimed at making banking more accessible, innovating carbon transformation technologies, and streamlining legal agreements. The company's services primarily cater to entrepreneurs in North America and Europe, with offices situated in major cities such as San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and London, ensuring a broad reach within these geographical markets.Expa's revenue generation model revolves around investments in early-stage startups, positioning itself as a partner in their growth journey. The firm engages in direct partnerships with entrepreneurs, often providing the necessary capital and strategic support to help these companies scale effectively. Transactions typically occur through equity investments, where Expa acquires a stake in the startups it supports, thereby aligning its success with that of its portfolio companies. The structure of these transactions often involves long-term partnerships, with Expa participating in pivotal stages of development, from concept to market launch. Although specific pricing plans for their services are not disclosed, Expa's support encompasses a blend of financial backing and operational expertise, which are critical in driving the success of the startups within its ecosystem.Expa plans to leverage the USD 100.00 mn raised in its Series B funding to further expand its portfolio of startups, particularly in sectors aimed at enhancing accessibility in banking and advancing carbon transformation technologies. The company is actively exploring opportunities to enter new markets in Europe and Asia by the end of 2023. This strategic expansion is expected to enhance Expa's reach and impact in supporting innovative ventures globally.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Mar 30, 2016, $100M — RIT Capital Partners, SV Angel, ACE & Company
- Series A, Mar 14, 2014, $50M — First Round Capital, SV Angel, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, ACME Capital

## Investors

- First Round Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/first-round-capital) — Series A
- SV Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sv-angel) — Series A, Series B
- Lerer Hippeau Ventures — Series A
- ACME Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/acme-capital) — Series A
- RIT Capital Partners — Series B
- ACE & Company (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ace-company) — Series B