CONFIRMED: Gowalla Gets $8.4 Million From Greylock, Investors
Summary
Gowalla raised $8.4 million in a round led by Greylock, with participation from several new and existing investors. Greylock partner David Thacker will join the board, and Reid Hoffman will serve as a board observer. The company plans to use the capital to strengthen growth and improve product development. The article also cites user and check-in growth metrics that highlight momentum in the business.
Funding
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$8.4M
Total raised
Date
December 9, 2009
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Investors
Shasta Ventures, Jason Calacanis, Maples Investment, Greylock, Founders Fund, Alsop Louie Partners, Chris Sacca, Gary Vaynerchuk, Shervin Pishevar
Lead investors
Company
gowalla.com
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