Tech Company Financing Transactions
500Friends Funding Round
500Friends, based in San Francisco, secured $4.5 million from Quest Venture Partners, private investors and Y Combinator.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
3/16/2012
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$4,500,000
Round
Series A
Proceeds Purpose
Proceeds purposes were not disclosed.
Company Information
Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Internet & IoT
Mailing Address
100 First St. 2250
San Francisco, CA 94105
USA
San Francisco, CA 94105
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
500Friends Inc. is a developer of a social loyalty and rewards platform for retailers.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Justin Yoshimura
Chief Operating Officer
Matt Gilbert
Chief Technical Officer
Geoffrey Smalling
Co-Founder
Hong Hu
VP - Customer Service
Kristine Jacobs
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