# Freeosk

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

- Industry: Marketing/Advertising
- Headquarters: Chicago, US
- Website: www.thefreeosk.com
- Total disclosed funding: $6M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 5, 2013)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Freeosk, Inc. is an innovative in-store discovery platform that enhances consumer shopping experiences by providing free product samples, facilitating direct engagement between brands and shoppers.Founded in 2010 by Ashley Koenigsknecht, Nate Mirabito, and Tony Koenigsknecht, Freeosk, Inc. operates its headquarters in Chicago, US. The company has focused on creating unique in-store kiosks that allow consumers to sample various products. In August 2013, Freeosk raised USD 6.00 mn in a Series A funding round led by Beringea Private Equity, which marked its first significant investment to boost growth.Freeosk specializes in providing an interactive sampling experience through strategically placed kiosks in retail environments. These kiosks allow consumers to access free samples across various product categories, including food, beverages, and personal care items, fostering brand loyalty and enhancing product discovery.Freeosk generates revenue through business-to-business partnerships with consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and retailers. Brands pay fees for product placements in Freeosk kiosks, leveraging sampling initiatives to engage directly with consumers and gain insights into product performance.With the recent funding of USD 6.00 mn raised in August 2013, Freeosk plans to enhance its product offerings and expand its kiosk placement strategy. The company is targeting new geographical markets across the United States, aiming for broader retail integration by the end of 2024. This funding will support the development of new products designed to further engage consumers and improve the overall retail experience.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 5, 2013, $6M — First Analysis, Beringea

## Investors

- First Analysis (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/first-analysis) — Series A
- Beringea (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/beringea) — Series A