Tech Company Financing Transactions
Gowalla Funding Round
On 12/9/2009, Gowalla raised $8.4 million in Series B funding from Greylock Partners and private investors.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
12/9/2009
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$8,400,000
Round
Series B
Investors
Greylock Partners (Lead Investor) (David Thacker)
Proceeds Purpose
The capital infusion will be used to strengthen growth efforts and further enhance Gowalla's development capability. With this latest funding, Gowalla has now raised more than $10 million since it was founded in 2007.
Company Information
Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Mobile
Mailing Address
610 W. Fifth 604
Austin, TX 78701
USA
Austin, TX 78701
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
Gowalla inspires people to share their favorite places and events with friends while discovering the world around them. The Gowalla service is currently available on iPhone and Android. Formerly Alamofire, Inc., Gowalla is also the creator of the addictive Facebook game PackRat.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Josh Williams
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