Tech Company Financing Transactions

Away Funding Round

Away, based in New York, scored $50 million in investment from Comcast Ventures, Forerunner Ventures and Global Founders Capital.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Away
Announced On
6/29/2018
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$50,000,000
Round
Series C
Investors

Comcast Ventures (Lead Investor) (Daniel Gulati)

Forerunner Ventures (Lead Investor) (Eurie Kim)

Global Founders Capital (Lead Investor) (Ludwig Ensthaler)

Proceeds Purpose
With this latest round of funding, Away plans to further establish itself worldwide by extending to new markets; continue to expand its product line to create the one perfect version of everything you need to travel seamlessly.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Consumer
Mailing Address
10 Bond St.
New York, NY 10012
USA
Phone
(646) 649-3191
Website
www.awaytravel.com
Email Address
[email protected]
Overview
The company designs and sells direct-to-consumer luggage.
Profile
Away LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Away Company Twitter Account
Company News
Away News
Facebook
Away on Facebook
YouTube
Away on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Co-Founder
Stephanie Korey
  Stephanie Korey LinkedIn Profile  Stephanie Korey Twitter Account  Stephanie Korey News  Stephanie Korey on Facebook
Co-Founder
Jen Rubio
  Jen Rubio LinkedIn Profile  Jen Rubio Twitter Account  Jen Rubio News  Jen Rubio on Facebook
VP - Customer Service
Aleksandra Pasanen
  Aleksandra Pasanen LinkedIn Profile  Aleksandra Pasanen Twitter Account  Aleksandra Pasanen News  Aleksandra Pasanen on Facebook
VP - Finance
Sam Caron-Schuler
  Sam Caron-Schuler LinkedIn Profile  Sam Caron-Schuler Twitter Account  Sam Caron-Schuler News  Sam Caron-Schuler on Facebook
VP - Marketing
Mark Chou
  Mark Chou LinkedIn Profile  Mark Chou Twitter Account  Mark Chou News  Mark Chou on Facebook
VP - Marketing
Gabe Marcial
  Gabe Marcial LinkedIn Profile  Gabe Marcial Twitter Account  Gabe Marcial News  Gabe Marcial on Facebook
VP - Product Management
Sam Naparstek
  Sam Naparstek LinkedIn Profile  Sam Naparstek Twitter Account  Sam Naparstek News  Sam Naparstek on Facebook

 

 

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