Tech Company Financing Transactions

Bux Funding Round

Bux closed a $6.9 million venture capital round on 2/17/2016. Investors included HV Holtzbrinck Ventures and private investors.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
2/17/2016
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$6,900,000
Round
Undisclosed
Investors

HV Holtzbrinck Ventures (Lead Investor)

Proceeds Purpose
Proceeds will be used to accelerate growth in Europe -- specifically expanding to Germany, but also in the U.K., Netherlands and Austria, where Bux is already active. The company plans to invest significantly in product development, in particular bolstering its social features that are already seeing a spike in growth and increased engagement with the app.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
FinTech
Mailing Address
Spuistraat 114-b
Amsterdam, 1012 VA
The Netherlands
Email Address
Overview
BUX makes trading on the financial markets accessible for everybody. Join the Big Boys! You can start straight away with a free funBUX account.
Profile
Bux LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Bux Company Twitter Account
Company News
Bux News
Facebook
Bux on Facebook
YouTube
Bux on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Nick Bortot
  Nick Bortot LinkedIn Profile  Nick Bortot Twitter Account  Nick Bortot News  Nick Bortot on Facebook
Chief Financial Officer
Egbert Pronk
  Egbert Pronk LinkedIn Profile  Egbert Pronk Twitter Account  Egbert Pronk News  Egbert Pronk on Facebook
Chief Operating Officer
Yorick Naeff
  Yorick Naeff LinkedIn Profile  Yorick Naeff Twitter Account  Yorick Naeff News  Yorick Naeff on Facebook


 

 

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