Tech Company Financing Transactions

Dolly Funding Round

Dolly, operating out of Seattle, secured $1.7 million from Hyde Park Venture Partners, private investors and KGC Capital.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
12/12/2014
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$1,700,000
Round
Seed
Investors

Hyde Park Venture Partners (Lead Investor)

private investors (Benjamin Elowitz)

private investors (Edward Yim)

private investors (Jeffrey Wilke)

private investors (Kim Rachmeler)

private investors (Terry Diamond)

private investors (William Wolf)

KGC Capital (Chris Capps)

Proceeds Purpose
The company intends to use the funds to further develop its technology platform, to expand its team, and to drive growth in the Chicago market. It also plans to launch into additional markets in 2015.

Company Information

Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Transportation
Mailing Address
Undisclosed
Seattle, WA 98103
USA
Email Address
Overview
Use Dolly for help moving, loading, hauling, or delivering items including furniture, equipment, & more. Movers can be hired on-demand using the simple app.
Profile
Dolly LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Dolly Company Twitter Account
Company News
Dolly News
Facebook
Dolly on Facebook
YouTube
Dolly on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Howell
  Michael Howell LinkedIn Profile  Michael Howell Twitter Account  Michael Howell News  Michael Howell on Facebook
Co-Founder
Kelby Hawn
  Kelby Hawn LinkedIn Profile  Kelby Hawn Twitter Account  Kelby Hawn News  Kelby Hawn on Facebook
VP - Marketing
Kevin Shawver
  Kevin Shawver LinkedIn Profile  Kevin Shawver Twitter Account  Kevin Shawver News  Kevin Shawver on Facebook
VP - Product Management
Chad Wittman
  Chad Wittman LinkedIn Profile  Chad Wittman Twitter Account  Chad Wittman News  Chad Wittman on Facebook


 

 

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