Tech Company Financing Transactions
uShip Funding Round
On 6/24/2005, uShip raised Series A funding from Benchmark Capital.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
6/24/2005
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
Unknown
Round
Series A
Investors
Benchmark Capital (Robert Kagle)
Proceeds Purpose
We will use this investment to build a company that our employees, investors, and online community members can be proud of," said Matt Chasen, uShip CEO and co- founder. "Our goal is to make uShip the brand that people think of when they are shipping or moving larger goods."
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Internet & IoT
Mailing Address
1300 Guadalupe St. 206
Austin, TX 78701
USA
Austin, TX 78701
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
uShip is building the next great consumer internet company. The company's mission is to create the most efficient marketplace for shipping that has ever existed. By reducing shipping costs, uShip relieves the pain that exists when buying and selling large items on eBay.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Financial Officer
Bob Bearden
Chief Technical Officer
Kris Lamb
Founder
Matt Chasen
VP - Operations
Heather Hoover
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