Tech Company Financing Transactions
Warby Parker Funding Round
American Express Ventures and private investors participated in a $4.7 million funding round for Warby Parker. This VC investment round was announced on 2/25/2013.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
2/25/2013
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$4,700,000
Round
Undisclosed
Investors
private investors (Millard Drexler)
Proceeds Purpose
Proceeds purposes were not disclosed.
Company Information
Company Status
Publicly-held
Industry
Consumer
Mailing Address
161 Ave. of the Americas 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10013
USA
New York, NY 10013
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
Warby Parker was founded with a rebellious spirit anda lofty objective: to create boutique-quality, classically crafted eyewear at a revolutionary price point.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Founder
Neil Blumenthal
Founder
David Gilboa
Founder
Andrew Hunt
Founder
Jeffrey Raider
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