Tech Company Financing Transactions
uShip Funding Round
uShip, based in Austin, secured $18 million in funding from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
12/19/2012
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$18,000,000
Round
Series C
Investors
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (Maritza Liaw)
Proceeds Purpose
Funds will primarily be used to extend the development, sales and marketing of uShip's commercial freight platform, mobile platform and global presence.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Internet & IoT
Mailing Address
1300 Guadalupe St. 206
Austin, TX 78701
USA
Austin, TX 78701
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
uShip is building the next great consumer internet company. The company's mission is to create the most efficient marketplace for shipping that has ever existed. By reducing shipping costs, uShip relieves the pain that exists when buying and selling large items on eBay.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Financial Officer
Bob Bearden
Chief Technical Officer
Kris Lamb
Founder
Matt Chasen
VP - Operations
Heather Hoover
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