Tech Company Financing Transactions
Help Scout Funding Round
Foundry Group and Converge Venture Partners invested in a $6 million Series A capital raise for Help Scout. The round was recorded on 3/18/2015.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
3/18/2015
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$6,000,000
Round
Series A
Investors
Foundry Group (Lead Investor) (Brad Feld)
Proceeds Purpose
The startup plans to use the money to pursue new marketing channels and invest more heavily in the brand. The company will also use the funds to double its total headcount from 20 to 40 within the next year.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Internet & IoT
Mailing Address
100 City Hall Plaza 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
USA
Boston, MA 02108
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Not Recorded
Overview
Help Scout is a web-based help desk designed for a great customer experience.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chairman
Chief Executive Officer
Nick Francis
Co-Founder
Jared McDaniel
Co-Founder
Denny Swindle
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