Tech Company Financing Transactions

Popdog Funding Round

On 12/20/2018, Popdog received $9 million in Series A funding from Makers Fund and Korea Investment Partners.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
12/20/2018
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$9,000,000
Round
Series A
Investors

Makers Fund (Lead Investor) (Jay Chi)

Korea Investment Partners

Proceeds Purpose
The funds will be used to support a number of key areas for Popdog, including new hires in technology, services, and product development, helping the company continue to innovate and expand its team and technology offerings for all constituents in gaming and entertainment.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Digital Media & VR & AR
Mailing Address
1554 16th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
USA
Phone
Undisclosed
Email Address
Overview
Popdog is a technology and services company focused on fixing core problems in the esports and live streaming industry. Whether you're a player, team, streamer, tournament, publisher, agency, or advertiser, we have something for you.
Profile
Popdog LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Popdog Company Twitter Account
Company News
Popdog News
Facebook
Popdog on Facebook
YouTube
Popdog on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Alexander Garfield
  Alexander Garfield LinkedIn Profile  Alexander Garfield Twitter Account  Alexander Garfield News  Alexander Garfield on Facebook
Chief Operating Officer
Josh Swartz
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Chief Scientific Officer
Niles Heron
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Chief Technical Officer
Andreas Thorstensson
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VP - Bus. Development
Colin DeShong
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VP - Product Management
Justin Malara
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VP - Sales
Brandon Freytag
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