Tech Company Financing Transactions
Kik Interactive Funding Round
On 3/8/2011, Kik Interactive received $8 million in Series A funding from RRE Ventures, Spark Capital and Union Square Ventures.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
3/8/2011
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$8,000,000
Round
Series A
Investors
Proceeds Purpose
This round of funding allows us to continue perfecting our Kik Messenger application and other services, which we believe will help define the future of mobile communications.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Mobile
Mailing Address
420 Weber St. North I
Waterloo ON, N2L 4E7
Canada
Waterloo ON, N2L 4E7
Canada
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
Kik Interactive is all about sharing and connecting. Kik Messenger is a cross-platform application that allows real-time instant messaging for individuals and groups, as well as photo sharing.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Ted Livingston
Chief Technical Officer
Christopher Best
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