Tech Company Financing Transactions
Cheezburger Funding Round
On 1/18/2011, Cheezburger landed $30 million in funding from Foundry Group, Avalon Ventures and Madrona Venture Group.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
1/18/2011
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$30,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Investors
Foundry Group (Lead Investor) (Brad Feld)
Avalon Ventures (Richard Levandov)
Madrona Venture Group (Gregory Gottesman)
Proceeds Purpose
The company said it plans to use the funds to build up its staff and grow the network in new directions.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Internet & IoT
Mailing Address
Country Club Ln. South 310
Seattle, WA 98168
USA
Seattle, WA 98168
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
Laughter is serious business At Cheezburger. Every month, more than 18 MM people globally and 9 MM people in the U.S. share a laugh with their friends and family on our social humor network. Cheezburger empowers people to act on their instinctual desire to laugh and share a laugh with others.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Benjamin Huh
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