Tech Company Financing Transactions

Blitsy Funding Round

Blitsy closed a $6.2 million Series B funding round on 1/25/2016. Backers included Hubert Burda Media, Chicago Ventures and Data Point Capital.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
1/25/2016
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$6,200,000
Round
Series B
Investors

Hubert Burda Media (Lead Investor)

Chicago Ventures

Data Point Capital (Scott Savitz)

Greycroft Partners (Ellie Wheeler)

Proceeds Purpose
The funding will be used to grow Blitsy into a global player in the arts and crafts retail space.

Company Information

Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Internet & IoT
Mailing Address
2114 West Grand Ave. 3a
Chicago, IL 60612
USA
Email Address
Overview
Search our online craft store to find discount craft supplies on products for paper crafting, needle crafts, kids, fine arts, jewelry, and so much more!
Profile
Blitsy LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Blitsy Company Twitter Account
Company News
Blitsy News
Facebook
Blitsy on Facebook
YouTube
Blitsy on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Ross Petersen
  Ross Petersen LinkedIn Profile  Ross Petersen Twitter Account  Ross Petersen News  Ross Petersen on Facebook


 

 

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