Tech Company Financing Transactions

The Echo Nest Funding Round

The Echo Nest, operating out of Somerville, secured $17.3 million from Norwest Venture Partners, Commonwealth Capital Ventures and Matrix Partners.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
The Echo Nest
Announced On
7/12/2012
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$17,300,000
Round
Undisclosed
Investors

Norwest Venture Partners (Lead Investor) (Jeffrey Crowe)

Commonwealth Capital Ventures (Elliot Katzman)

Matrix Partners (Antonio Rodriguez)

Proceeds Purpose
The Echo Nest plans to use the funds to support continued sales growth, international expansion, and new product development.

Company Information

Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Enterprise IT
Mailing Address
48 Grove Street 206
Somerville, MA 02144
USA
Phone
(617) 628-0233
Website
www.echonest.com
Email Address
[email protected]
Overview
The Echo Nest's Fanalytics platform applies an unprecedented understanding of the music web to help you better target and build your online fan base.
Profile
The Echo Nest LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
The Echo Nest Company Twitter Account
Company News
The Echo Nest News
Facebook
The Echo Nest on Facebook
YouTube
The Echo Nest on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
James Lucchese
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Chief Scientific Officer
Tristan Jehan
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Chief Technical Officer
Brian Whitman
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VP - Bus. Development
Tim Ganss
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VP - General Counsel
Chris McCleary
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VP - Operations
Elissa Barrett
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VP - Product Management
Dave Rodger
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VP - Sales
Scott Ryan
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