Tech Company Financing Transactions
Sugar Funding Round
On 4/13/2011, Sugar raised $15 million in funding from IVP and Sequoia Capital.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
4/13/2011
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$15,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Investors
IVP (Lead Investor) (Dennis Phelps)
Sequoia Capital (Michael Moritz)
Proceeds Purpose
Sugar intends to use the funds for brand extensions, acquisitions, and international growth in pursuit of its goal of becoming the world's largest media company focusing exclusively on women's lifestyle.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Internet & IoT
Mailing Address
111 Sutter St. 850
San Francisco, CA 94104
USA
San Francisco, CA 94104
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
Sugar Publishing, Inc., the privately-owned media company, is focused on creating the richest, most relevant online community for trendsetting, passionate and smart women.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Sugar
Chief Operating Officer
Sean Manew
Founder
Lisa Sugar
VP - Operations
Alex Mcnealey
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