Tech Company Financing Transactions

Warby Parker Funding Round

Warby Parker closed a $60 million Series C investment round on 12/20/2013. Investors included Tiger Global Management, First Round Capital and General Catalyst Partners.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
12/20/2013
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$60,000,000
Round
Series C
Investors
Proceeds Purpose
The company plans to use the funding to buttress its investments in technology, including doubling the size of its tech team, retail, and customer service.

Company Information

Company Status
Publicly-held
Industry
Consumer
Mailing Address
161 Ave. of the Americas 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10013
USA
Email Address
Overview
Warby Parker was founded with a rebellious spirit anda lofty objective: to create boutique-quality, classically crafted eyewear at a revolutionary price point.
Profile
Warby Parker LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Warby Parker Company Twitter Account
Company News
Warby Parker News
Facebook
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YouTube
Warby Parker on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Founder
Neil Blumenthal
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Founder
David Gilboa
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Founder
Andrew Hunt
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Founder
Jeffrey Raider
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