Tech Company Financing Transactions
Jibo Funding Round
Jibo, based in Boston, secured $11 million from Acer, Dentsu Digital Holdings and KDDI.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
8/6/2015
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$11,000,000
Round
Series A
Proceeds Purpose
This round of strategic investment, centered in the target markets of Taiwan, Japan, Korea and China, will be a cornerstone of Jibo's further expansion into international markets.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Robotics
Mailing Address
745 Atlantic Ave.
Boston, MA 02111
USA
Boston, MA 02111
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
Jibo is an interactive social and emotive robot that provides information, entertainment, education, and communications capabilities.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chairman
Steve Chambers
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Eberman
Executive Vice President
Jeri Asher
Founder
Cynthia Breazeal
VP - Finance
Rich Westelman
VP - Manufacturing
Adam Craft
VP - Marketing
Nancy Dussault-Smith
VP - Marketing
Lynda Smith
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