Tech Company Financing Transactions
LightSail Funding Round
On 3/7/2016, LightSail raised $11 million in Series B funding from private investors.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
3/7/2016
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$11,000,000
Round
Series B
Investors
private investors (Jeffrey Bezos)
private investors (Scott Cook)
Proceeds Purpose
Proceeds purposes were not disclosed.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
EdTech
Mailing Address
1250 Bdwy. 30th Floor
New York, NY 10001
USA
New York, NY 10001
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Not Recorded
Overview
One in nine adult Americans struggle with employment outcomes as well as personal and social well-being -- all because of low literacy skills. LightSail is dedicated to turning students into readers who will become engaged global citizens in the 21st Century.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Steven Gittleson
Vice President
Bridget O'Brian
VP - Bus. Development
Saul Abrahams
VP - Sales
Eric Solat
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