Tech Company Financing Transactions

Foursquare Funding Round

On 1/14/2016, Foursquare secured $45 million in financing from Union Square Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz and DFJ Growth.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Foursquare
Announced On
1/14/2016
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$45,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Investors

Union Square Ventures (Lead Investor) (Albert Wenger)

Andreessen Horowitz (Benjamin Horowitz)

DFJ Growth (Barry Schuler)

Morgan Stanley Venture Partners

Spark Capital (Bijan Sabet)

Proceeds Purpose
"The $45 million will really allow us to take advantage of the demand that's out there," Chief Revenue Officer Steven Rosenblatt said, adding that Foursquare currently works with one third of Fortune 500 companies. "They're really excited for us to scale the business we have at hand."

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Mobile
Mailing Address
50 W 23rd St. 8th Floor
New York, NY 10010
USA
Phone
Undisclosed
Website
www.foursquare.com
Email Address
[email protected]
Overview
Foursquare helps you find the perfect places to go with friends. Discover the best food, nightlife, and entertainment in your area.
Profile
Foursquare LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Foursquare Company Twitter Account
Company News
Foursquare News
Facebook
Foursquare on Facebook
YouTube
Foursquare on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chairman
Dennis Crowley
  Dennis Crowley LinkedIn Profile  Dennis Crowley Twitter Account  Dennis Crowley News  Dennis Crowley on Facebook
Chief Financial Officer
Rory Parness
  Rory Parness LinkedIn Profile  Rory Parness Twitter Account  Rory Parness News  Rory Parness on Facebook
VP - Client Services
Elyse Estrada
  Elyse Estrada LinkedIn Profile  Elyse Estrada Twitter Account  Elyse Estrada News  Elyse Estrada on Facebook
VP - Engineering
Robert Joseph
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VP - General Counsel
Marc Ellenbogen
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VP - Product Management
Josh Cohen
  Josh Cohen LinkedIn Profile  Josh Cohen Twitter Account  Josh Cohen News  Josh Cohen on Facebook

 

 

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