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Named as an officer, director or promoter on SEC Form D filings · NY · Jan 7, 2011 → Mar 14, 2011
Data last updated Oct 23, 2026, 5:45 PM ET · Courts (RECAP) last checked: Oct 24, 2026, 2:23 AM ET · SEC enforcement last checked: covered by the index scan as of Oct 24, 2026, 2:50 AM ET
Mitchell Nelson is listed as an executive officer and director on 4 SEC Form D filings by 2 issuers between Jan 2011 and May 2017: Function(x) Inc. (New York, NY — other technology — 2011–2017; $30.2M reported sold to 47 investors) and FX Real Estate & Entertainment Inc. (New York, NY — industry reported as "Other" — 2011; $2.05M reported sold to 18 investors).
What this means 2 separate companies raised money with this person listed as executive officer and director, over about 6 years. Across those companies the filings report $32.2M sold in total.
Listed alongside Robert FX Sillerman (4 shared filings), Janet Scardino (2 shared filings), Birame F.X. Sock (1 shared filing), Brian J. Rosin (1 shared filing), Frank E. Barnes, III (1 shared filing) and 8 others.
What this means These are the other officers, directors or promoters the companies named on the same forms — the team around Mitchell. Each name links to their own page.
Public records searched: federal courts (CourtListener / RECAP), SEC enforcement releases, state securities regulators (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FINRA, GA, HI, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NASAA, NC, ND, NH, NM, NV, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY) — 19 bankruptcy cases matching the name listed in Key records below.
What this means 19 records came back. Each one is listed below with a link to the original document and a line saying why it matched. A name match is not proof it is the same person or company — read the why line and the document. Being sued or named in a release is an accusation, not a finding.
We compared 4 public filings for Mitchell Nelson and found 14 differences, 2 worth asking the sponsor about: Regulator action naming a team member: Robert F.X. Sillerman (Jun 28, 2019); Form D filed 143 days after the first sale; and more below.
What this means These are differences between the sponsor's own SEC filings — both values, dates and sources are listed in Key records, section 4. Most have ordinary explanations; ask the sponsor.
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None found in sources searched — federal courts (CourtListener / RECAP), checked Oct 24, 2026
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None found in sources searched — SEC enforcement releases (index scan as of Oct 24, 2026, 2:50 AM ET) · state securities regulators: VA (crawled Oct 23, 2026)
SEC enforcement searched: SEC litigation releases and administrative proceedings — respondent names in the sec.gov index titles (30,205 releases, 1995-09-19 to 2026-10-23); release text is read only to confirm a candidate. Names that appear only in the body of a release are not found. — Searched SEC litigation releases and administrative proceedings (1995→ / 2007→) (30,205 records as of Oct 24, 2026, 2:50 AM ET) — nothing matched Mitchell Nelson..
State securities regulators: Securities regulators searched (3,318 actions): AZ Corporation Commission Securities Division (411 actions, 2017–2026), CA DFPI (25 actions, 2007–2024; listing starts 2002 — 16 of 12,159 DFPI respondent pages read so far; sponsor-name matches are read first), DE DOJ Investor Protection Unit (257 actions, 1987–2026), TX State Securities Board (586 actions, 2006–2026), WA DFI (2,039 actions, 2001–2026) — last crawled Oct 23, 2026, 9:57 PM ET. No machine-readable public listing today for CO, FL, IA, IN, MN, NE, NJ, NY, OH, UT, VA (see docs/state-regulators.md).
19 cases: 19 closed (disposition not in docket feed)
Sources searched: Federal bankruptcy courts via CourtListener / RECAP archive (federal district courts, federal bankruptcy courts). State courts: not covered (one-tap state court links under Look further). PACER: not searched (RECAP only). · Last checked Oct 24, 2026, 2:23 AM ET.
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State courts: not covered (one-tap state court links under Look further). No state offers a lawful automated statewide source PartnerFacts can use today. Texas (re:SearchTX) terms prohibit storing results in a database open to third parties; New York (WebCivil) and Massachusetts (MassCourts) require a browser check that blocks scripted queries; California has no statewide index (58 county portals; Rule of Court 2.503 grants name-based access case by case); Florida, Utah and Illinois offer paid or partial access whose terms for automated use are unverified. Washington (dw.courts.wa.gov; bulk index reports under a JISC data-dissemination agreement), Delaware (CourtConnect; Court of Chancery not included) and Arizona (apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess, which has an official channel to request high-volume access) are the candidates; PartnerFacts will request written permission before any automated search. Federal courts are searched through CourtListener / RECAP.
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14 differences found between the filings for Mitchell Nelson — 2 worth asking about (compared 4 filings on Oct 24, 2026)
An SEC litigation release dated Jun 28, 2019 names Robert FX Sillerman (listed on the same filings). Our match estimate: 80%. The release is the source; we do not summarize its outcome here.
What this means A regulator filed or announced an action naming this person or company (or someone on the same filings). Read the release; ask the sponsor what it was and how it ended.
United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. New York docket "GERON v. Estate of Robert F.X. Sillerman" filed Aug 3, 2020, closed Nov 5, 2020. Robert FX Sillerman (listed on the same filings) is listed as Defendant ("Robert F.X. Sillerman"). Our match estimate: 80%.
What this means A bankruptcy filing was found. Many are old or personal and have nothing to do with the deal — but ask what it was and when it closed.
United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. New York docket "Guevoura Fund Ltd., on behalf of itself and all ot v. Sillerman" filed Jun 19, 2018 (Open). Robert FX Sillerman (listed on the same filings) is listed as Defendant ("Sillerman"). Our match estimate: 70%.
What this means A bankruptcy filing was found. Many are old or personal and have nothing to do with the deal — but ask what it was and when it closed.
The Jan 7, 2011 Form D reports $2,050,000 sold and $300,000 of the proceeds used for payments to officers, directors or promoters. Issuer's note: "To pay salaries and reimburse business expenses.".
What this means The filing reports how much of the money raised was paid to insiders. Over 10% is high for most deals. Ask what it paid for.
The filing says the first sale was Aug 17, 2010. The Form D was filed Jan 7, 2011 — 143 days later. The rule: a Form D is generally due within 15 days after the first sale, so this one is 128 days past that.
What this means A late notice is common and carries no penalty by itself. It is worth asking the sponsor why the paperwork lagged.
The filing says the first sale was Feb 15, 2011. The Form D was filed Mar 4, 2011 — 17 days later. The rule: a Form D is generally due within 15 days after the first sale, so this one is 2 days past that.
What this means A late notice is common and carries no penalty by itself. It is worth asking the sponsor why the paperwork lagged.
The latest filing for this offering is dated May 15, 2017 (first sale May 1, 2017). It reports $10,000,000 sold of $20,000,000 offered. No later amendment is in our index as of Oct 24, 2026.
What this means SEC rules expect a yearly amendment while an offering is still going. The raise may simply have ended — a Form D does not say when it closed. Ask the sponsor whether the offering closed, when, and at what amount.
The latest filing for this offering is dated Jan 7, 2011 (first sale Aug 17, 2010). It reports $2,050,000 sold of $2,500,000 offered. No later amendment is in our index as of Oct 24, 2026.
What this means SEC rules expect a yearly amendment while an offering is still going. The raise may simply have ended — a Form D does not say when it closed. Ask the sponsor whether the offering closed, when, and at what amount.
listed as "Mitchell Nelson" on 3 filings (from Jan 7, 2011), and "Mitchell J. Nelson" on the May 15, 2017 filing.
What this means Same person, written differently — a middle name or suffix left off, or spelled another way. It is normal, but check that the full legal name matches your subscription documents.
"Other" (Mar 4, 2011 to Mar 14, 2011); then "Other Technology" (May 15, 2017).
What this means The issuer described its business differently on different forms. Often it is just a different box ticked; sometimes the deal itself changed. Ask which business your money is in.
"No Revenues" (Mar 4, 2011); then "$1,000,001 - $5,000,000" (May 15, 2017).
What this means This is the size band the issuer picks for itself on the form. A change can mean the business grew or shrank — or that it chose not to say. Ask for current numbers.
This page covers filings where the address state is NY. A separate record, "Mitchell Nelson" with address state IA, is listed on 9 filings — most recently by CIT Acquisition Company, LLC (Dec 12, 2025). The two records do not overlap in time: this page runs Jan 7, 2011 to Mar 14, 2011; the other runs Jan 19, 2022 to Dec 12, 2025.
What this means Could be the same person who moved, or two people with the same name. We keep them apart until a filing ties them together. Check both pages before you decide.
This page covers filings where the address state is NY. A separate record, "Mitchell Nelson" with address state DE, is listed on 1 filing — most recently by Prosperity Wealth Fund LP (Jan 31, 2024). The two records do not overlap in time: this page runs Jan 7, 2011 to Mar 14, 2011; the other has one filing dated Jan 31, 2024.
What this means Could be the same person who moved, or two people with the same name. We keep them apart until a filing ties them together. Check both pages before you decide.
This page covers filings where the address state is NY. A separate record, "Mitchell Nelson" with address state WI, is listed on 1 filing — most recently by Edison DC Systems Inc. (Nov 13, 2014). The two records do not overlap in time: this page runs Jan 7, 2011 to Mar 14, 2011; the other has one filing dated Nov 13, 2014.
What this means Could be the same person who moved, or two people with the same name. We keep them apart until a filing ties them together. Check both pages before you decide.
What is compared: every Form D and D/A we hold for this subject, side by side — filing dates vs. first-sale dates (the 15-day rule), amendment timing on open offerings (the yearly-amendment expectation), amounts sold, investor counts, offering amounts and minimums across amendments, industry and size bands, addresses, how each person's name and role is written, paid sellers' CRD numbers, and (for groups) where the member companies were formed and sit. Everything is as filed by the issuer; the SEC does not check it. Differences are common and usually have ordinary explanations — we show both values, the dates, and the source so you can ask. As of Oct 24, 2026.
1 of 3 offerings reports sales commissions totalling $35,000; 0 report finder's fees; 2 report proceeds to related persons totalling $1,550,000. (includes amounts the issuer reported as estimates)
| Offering (latest filing) | Sales commissions | Finder's fees | To insiders | Paid to sell it | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2017 D Function(x) Inc. File 021-286722 | $0 | $0 | $0 | None listed on this filing | EDGAR ↗ |
| Mar 14, 2011 D/A Function(x) Inc. File 021-156239 | $0 | $0 | $1,250,000 (est.) Reimbursement of expenses subject to approval of the audit committee. | None listed on this filing | EDGAR ↗ |
| Jan 7, 2011 D FX Real Estate & Entertainment Inc. File 021-153276 | $35,000 | $0 | $300,000 To pay salaries and reimburse business expenses. | John Schneider BrokerCheck CRD 900753 ↗ | EDGAR ↗ |
Counts come from Form D Items 12–15 on the filings in our index (latest filing per offering; one offering = one SEC file number; an amendment updates its offering rather than adding one). "To insiders" = gross proceeds used for payments to executive officers, directors or promoters. "—" = not reported on that filing. Amounts marked (est.) were reported as estimates. "Paid to sell it" = sales compensation recipients named on that filing (Item 12), each linked to FINRA BrokerCheck when a CRD number is reported.
Counted across every filing this person is listed on (latest filing per offering, per issuer).
Every issuer that named Mitchell Nelson on a Form D, newest first. A Form D is the notice a company files after it starts selling a private investment.
Raised $30.2M from 47 investors (100% of the $20M target) as of the latest filing. Mitchell is listed as executive officer, director on 3 filings for this deal.
Every row is a Form D or D/A on which the issuer listed this name as a related person. Amount sold and investors are the maximum reported on any filing for this issuer. "Similar" = offerings in the same industry claiming the same exemption, filed in the last 5 years: Other Technology / 506(c) (805 filings); ranges are the middle half (25th–75th percentile). Computed by PartnerFacts from SEC EDGAR Form D data as of Oct 23, 2026, 5:45 PM ET. Rows without a range: fewer than 30 comparable filings, or not a Rule 506 offering. No ranking or score.
Raised $2.05M from 18 investors (82% of the $2.5M target) as of the latest filing. Mitchell is listed as executive officer.
Every row is a Form D or D/A on which the issuer listed this name as a related person. Amount sold and investors are the maximum reported on any filing for this issuer.
Separate person records under the same name, not combined with this page. Each line says whether it shares an issuer with this record.
Officers, directors, promoters and management entities named on the same filings, as of Oct 23, 2026, 5:45 PM ET.
Listed on the same filings as Mitchell Nelson. Their page shows their other deals.
Listed on the same filings as Mitchell Nelson. Their page shows their other deals.
Listed on the same filings as Mitchell Nelson. Their page shows their other deals.
Listed on the same filings as Mitchell Nelson. Their page shows their other deals.
Listed on the same filings as Mitchell Nelson. Their page shows their other deals.
Listed on the same filings as Mitchell Nelson. Their page shows their other deals.
Listed on the same filings as Mitchell Nelson. Their page shows their other deals.
Listed on the same filings as Mitchell Nelson. Their page shows their other deals.
Listed on the same filings as Mitchell Nelson. Their page shows their other deals.
Listed on the same filings as Mitchell Nelson. Their page shows their other deals.
Listed on the same filings as Mitchell Nelson. Their page shows their other deals.
Listed on the same filings as Mitchell Nelson. Their page shows their other deals.
A shared address can mean the same team, a shared office building or a registered agent. It is a lead, not a conclusion.
None of the 2 issuers this person is listed on appears in Form ADV (searched 24,962 advisers as of Oct 2, 2026). A person is never an adviser firm; Form ADV is checked for the issuers and the management companies they are listed with.
Searched SEC Regulation A Data Sets (Forms 1-A, 1-K, 1-Z; 2015 Q2 → 2026 Q3); SEC Crowdfunding Offerings Data Sets (Form C family; 2016 Q2 → 2026 Q3); EDGAR form index for 2026 Q3 → 2026 Q4 (51,358 records as of Oct 23, 2026, 8:41 PM ET) — nothing matched this name.
Property records are matched to companies only, never to individuals, so none are matched to Mitchell Nelson by design. Searched property records in Hillsborough County FL (Clerk recorded-document index Oct 14, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026 + FL DOR 2026 ownership roll), Miami-Dade County FL (FL DOR 2026 ownership roll), Harris County TX (HCAD 2026 ownership roll), Dallas County TX (DCAD 2026 ownership roll), New York City ACRIS documents and PLUTO ownership rows already retrieved for other issuers, Cook County IL sale and ownership rows already retrieved for other issuers (814,874 records as of Oct 23, 2026, 8:59 PM ET) for the 2 issuers this person is listed on — nothing matched.
Websites and social links of the issuers Mitchell Nelson is listed on: none on file. No website or social profile named in Function(x) Inc.'s SEC filings (Form C, Reg A, Form ADV; checked Oct 24, 2026). Web search for this name: #271,469 of 374,652 in line (1,111 issuers searched so far). One-tap searches: Look further ↓
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