District of Columbia: startups that just raised money
4 companies with their principal place of business in District of Columbia filed a new Form D in the last 30 days, reporting $13.8M sold. Largest: Harpoon Holdings, L.P. ($9.8M). Top industries: Biotechnology (1) · Other industries (1) · Restaurants (1) · Insurance (1).
| Company | Amount sold | Offering size | Filed | Industry | SEC filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OptoVista Holdings, LLC · founded ≤5 yrs Washington, DC | $3.7M | $3.7M | 2026-09-25 | Biotechnology | Form D |
| Honduras Prospera Inc. Washington, DC | $0 | Indefinite | 2026-09-24 | Other industries | Form D |
| Rose's Management Group, LLC Washington, DC | $250K | Indefinite | 2026-09-21 | Restaurants | Form D |
| Harpoon Holdings, L.P. Washington, DC | $9.8M | $9.8M | 2026-09-17 | Insurance | Form D |
Source: new Form D notices filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (EDGAR) from 2026-09-04 to 2026-10-03, as filed: public U.S. government data, not verified by TidyTools or the SEC. A Form D is a notice of an exempt securities offering; "amount sold" is what the company reported as sold so far, and not every filer is a startup. Pooled investment funds and amendments are left out. Not investment advice.
FAQ
- Which District of Columbia companies raised money recently?
- 4 District of Columbia companies filed a new Form D with the SEC between 2026-09-04 and 2026-10-03; the largest reported amount sold was $9.8M by Harpoon Holdings, L.P.. The table lists each filing, newest first.
- What is a Form D?
- A short notice companies file with the SEC within 15 days after the first sale in an offering exempt from registration (most often Rule 506(b) or 506(c) private placements). It reports the amount offered and sold so far, the industry and the company's address.
- Does a Form D mean the company raised venture capital?
- Not always. It shows that securities were sold in an exempt offering: venture rounds, angel rounds and SAFEs, but also real estate syndications, debt and other private offerings. The amount sold is what the company reported, at the time of filing.
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