Tech Company Financing Transactions
Refinery29 Funding Round
Refinery29 closed a $20 million Series C financing round on 10/16/2013. Backers included Stripes Group.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
10/16/2013
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$20,000,000
Round
Series C
Investors
Stripes Group (Daniel Marriott)
Proceeds Purpose
Building on its formula to set the standard for premium digital lifestyle content, Refinery29 will expand its programming initiatives substantially into video, and across new categories--including beauty, wellness/health, entertainment and home. It will further focus on growing a community of contributors, editors and celebrities to engage users across an array of touch-points and provide a vital platform for brands to connect with their customers. The company will also be making a major investment in technology, including a significant commitment to personalization, a new mobile web and app experience, as well as enhanced shopping, tools, and features.
Company Information
Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Internet & IoT
Mailing Address
225 Bdwy. 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10007
USA
New York, NY 10007
USA
Phone
Undisclosed
Website
Email Address
Overview
Refinery29 is the cornerstone of fashion, beauty, and shopping for a new generation. Combining daily local newsletter editions and a website that serves as a global style hub, Refinery29 offers the only 360-degree source for shopping, exclusive deals, trends, beauty news, local hot-spots, and at-home sneak-peeks of fashion's finest.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Philippe Borries
Chief Executive Officer
Justin Stefano
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Etergino
VP - Bus. Development
Nathan Coyle
VP - Marketing
Patrick Yee
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