Tech Company Financing Transactions

Warby Parker Funding Round

T. Rowe Price and private investors participated in a $75 million Series E capital raise for Warby Parker. The financing was announced on 3/15/2018.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
3/15/2018
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$75,000,000
Round
Series E
Investors

T. Rowe Price (Lead Investor)

Proceeds Purpose
Warby Parker said it plans to use the money for research and development and technology investments.

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
Warby Parker on Facebook
YouTube
Warby Parker on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Founder
Neil Blumenthal
  Neil Blumenthal LinkedIn Profile  Neil Blumenthal Twitter Account  Neil Blumenthal News  Neil Blumenthal on Facebook
Founder
David Gilboa
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Founder
Andrew Hunt
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Founder
Jeffrey Raider
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