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§ Private Profile · Chicago, IL, USA
Television production company specializing in unscripted reality, entertainment, and factual content for global broadcasters and streaming.
BOLDPRINT Studios is an unscripted television production company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in reality, entertainment, live events, factual entertainment, and premium documentaries, catering to a global audience. The company focuses on developing and producing new, returning, and established hit formats, serving a diverse clientele of broadcasters, entertainment brands, and streaming services worldwide. Its business model centers on generating revenue through comprehensive content creation and strategic format sales to major television and streaming networks across various territories, including various SVOD platforms. Key personnel include founder and CEO Phil Harris, co-founder Lou Hutchinson, Head of Programmes Dan Gray, and Head of Development Jack Adcock. Recent strategic moves include the appointment of Gray and the promotion of Adcock, alongside a partnership with talent agency Diving Bell to expand into digital video content. BOLDPRINT Studios was founded earlier than 2026 by Phil Harris and Lou Hutchinson.
In Bold Print has raised $1.1M across 2 funding rounds.
In Bold Print has raised $1.1M in total across 2 funding rounds.
In Bold Print has raised $1.1M in total across 2 funding rounds.
In Bold Print's investors include VC 414, m1720.
In Bold Print has raised $1.1M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $1.0M IN BOLD PRINT. - Pre-Seed in October 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2024 | $1M Pre Seed | VC 414 | — | Announced |
| Apr 1, 2024 | $100K Pre Seed | — | M1720 | Announced |
IN BOLD PRINT is a Chicago-based, minority women-owned, venture-backed startup offering a carbon management software platform that simplifies emissions measurement, reduction, and reporting for small to midsize companies in the consumer goods, retail, and ecommerce sectors[1][2][3][4][6]. Dubbed the "TurboTax of carbon accounting," it provides audit-ready Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions calculations using over 8,000 emissions factors, activity- and spend-based methods, energy vendor comparisons, ROI metrics, and one-click reporting to meet regulatory requirements, drive sustainability goals, and boost revenue through better sourcing and customer appeal[1][3][4]. The platform serves businesses struggling with ESG reporting, enabling quick insights in minutes rather than months, with proven customer wins like increased sales from impact transparency[4].
Recently completing a successful capital raise with institutional and strategic investors, the company is in a rapid growth phase, hiring for sales roles and emphasizing its role in making sustainability actionable amid rising regulatory demands[1][2].
IN BOLD PRINT was founded by Ashley Pradhan (CEO) and Cierra Valor (COO), who brought expertise in building data hubs for large enterprises across industries[2]. During the pandemic lockdown, they sought ways to contribute to sustainability but found the concept overwhelming and hard to operationalize for businesses, inspiring them to leverage their data skills for a new platform grounded in climate science[2]. The company emerged to "remove all the fine print" by delivering straightforward carbon accounting tools, launching as a female-founded (and minority women-owned) venture-backed startup in Chicago[1][2].
Early milestones include closing a $500K pre-seed funding round, positioning it as a pioneer in product sustainability scoring for ecommerce, with ongoing evolution toward broader consumer goods compliance[5].
IN BOLD PRINT rides the surging wave of ESG regulations and consumer demand for sustainability in consumer goods supply chains, where small/midsize businesses often lack tools to track Scope 3 emissions amid mandates like CSRD and SEC rules[1][6]. Its timing aligns with post-pandemic corporate shifts toward climate action, amplified by supply chain transparency needs in retail and ecommerce[2][4][5]. Market forces favoring it include exploding demand for accessible carbon tech—democratizing what was once enterprise-only—while influencing the ecosystem by enabling revenue uplifts (e.g., customer loyalty via impact data) and fostering sustainable practices upstream[4][6].
IN BOLD PRINT is primed for explosive growth, leveraging its recent fundraise to expand sales pipelines, customer base, and platform features amid tightening global emissions reporting[1][2]. Trends like AI-enhanced emissions modeling, Scope 3 supply chain mandates, and green consumer preferences will propel it, potentially evolving into a full-suite sustainability OS for consumer brands. Its influence could amplify as a diversity-led disruptor, standardizing "zero-stress" carbon tools and inspiring similar fintech-sustainability hybrids—cementing its role as the go-to for bold, actionable climate progress in a regulatory storm[1][4][6].