Tech Company Financing Transactions

Gemvara Funding Round

Gemvara, based in Boston, raised $15 million from Balderton Capital, Canaan Partners and Highland Capital Partners.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Gemvara
Announced On
3/23/2011
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$15,000,000
Round
Series C
Investors

Balderton Capital (Lead Investor) (Mark Evans)

Canaan Partners (Daniel Ciporin)

Highland Capital Partners (Robert Davis)

Proceeds Purpose
Founder and CEO Matt Lauzon said the funds will be used to build algorithms that help the site understand what jewelry users like, with the goal of bringing users back for repeat visits, and encouraging fine jewelry purchases on more frequent occasions.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Internet & IoT
Mailing Address
1 Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
USA
Phone
(800) 436-8803
Website
www.gemvara.com
Email Address
[email protected]
Overview
Shop the world's largest selection of Fine Gemstone Jewelry. Enjoy Free Shipping, 101 Day Returns, AAA quality Natural Gems, and Recycled Precious Metals made in the USA.
Profile
Gemvara LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Gemvara Company Twitter Account
Company News
Gemvara News
Facebook
Gemvara on Facebook
YouTube
Gemvara on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Lauzon
  Matt Lauzon LinkedIn Profile  Matt Lauzon Twitter Account  Matt Lauzon News  Matt Lauzon on Facebook
Chief Financial Officer
Matt Nichols
  Matt Nichols LinkedIn Profile  Matt Nichols Twitter Account  Matt Nichols News  Matt Nichols on Facebook
Chief Operating Officer
Janet Holian
  Janet Holian LinkedIn Profile  Janet Holian Twitter Account  Janet Holian News  Janet Holian on Facebook
Chief Technical Officer
Iwao Hatanaka
  Iwao Hatanaka LinkedIn Profile  Iwao Hatanaka Twitter Account  Iwao Hatanaka News  Iwao Hatanaka on Facebook
Vice President
Roy Albers
  Roy Albers LinkedIn Profile  Roy Albers Twitter Account  Roy Albers News  Roy Albers on Facebook

 

 

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