Tech Company Financing Transactions
Giphy Funding Round
Giphy, based in New York, raised $72 million from Threshold Ventures, Betaworks and China Media Capital.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
11/2/2016
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$72,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Investors
Threshold Ventures (Lead Investor) (Barry Schuler)
Lightspeed Venture Partners (Jeremy Liew)
Proceeds Purpose
Giphy plans to use the new money to beef up its editorial staff and technical capabilities, Mr. Leibsohn said, essentially expanding its media studio that churns out GIFs.
Company Information
Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Internet & IoT
Mailing Address
29 Little West 12th St.
New York, NY 10014
USA
New York, NY 10014
USA
Phone
Undisclosed
Website
Email Address
Not Recorded
Overview
GIPHY is your top source for the best & newest GIFs & Animated Stickers online. Find everything from funny GIFs, reaction GIFs, unique GIFs and more.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Alex Chung
VP - Bus. Development
David Rosenberg
VP - Engineering
Bassem Ali
VP - General Counsel
Brad Zeff
VP - Product Management
Nam Nguyen
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