Tech Company Financing Transactions

The Big Know Funding Round

LFE Capital and private investors participated in a $3 million Series A funding round for The Big Know. The round was announced by the company on 1/12/2016.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
The Big Know
Announced On
1/12/2016
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$3,000,000
Round
Series A
Investors

LFE Capital (Lead Investor) (Leslie Frecon)

private investors (Steve Shank)

Proceeds Purpose
The new investments will accelerate the company's growth through the addition of talent and technology capabilities supporting the company's vision of creating a new model for consumer engagement: "Brand As Teacher."

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Digital Media & VR & AR
Mailing Address
110 N. 5th St. 550
Minneapolis, MN 55403
USA
Phone
(414) 448-6223
Website
www.thebigknow.com
Email Address
[email protected]
Overview
At The Big Know, we believe that to live well is to learn always. Using a potent mix of content marketing, entertainment, digital media, and online learning techniques, we're dedicated to educating and delighting our audience and delivering unprecedented consumer engagement to our brand partners.
Profile
The Big Know LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
The Big Know Company Twitter Account
Company News
The Big Know News
Facebook
The Big Know on Facebook
YouTube
The Big Know on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Donald Smithmier
  Donald Smithmier LinkedIn Profile  Donald Smithmier Twitter Account  Donald Smithmier News  Donald Smithmier on Facebook
Controller
Brian Faeth
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President
Allison Gage
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VP - Bus. Development
Tony Bangert
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VP - Engineering
Brady Anderson
  Brady Anderson LinkedIn Profile  Brady Anderson Twitter Account  Brady Anderson News  Brady Anderson on Facebook
VP - Marketing
Paul Feiner
  Paul Feiner LinkedIn Profile  Paul Feiner Twitter Account  Paul Feiner News  Paul Feiner on Facebook

 

 

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