Tech Company Financing Transactions
KOBO Funding Round
KOBO secured a $16 million Series A funding round on 12/15/2009. Backers included private investors.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
12/15/2009
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$16,000,000
Round
Series A
Investors
Proceeds Purpose
Proceeds purposes were not disclosed.
Company Information
Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Internet & IoT
Mailing Address
135 Liberty St. 101
Toronto ON, M6K 1A7
Canada
Toronto ON, M6K 1A7
Canada
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
Kobo is a global eBook retailer backed by Indigo Books & Music, Borders, REDgroup Retail, Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd., and other leaders in technology and retail. We believe consumers should be able to read any book, anytime, anywhere, and on the device of their choice.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Tamblyn
Chief Financial Officer
Philip Cheng
Chief Marketing Officer
Alan MacNevin
Chief Technical Officer
Trevor Hunter
Executive Vice President
Pieter Swinkels
VP - Sales
David Anderson
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