Tech Company Financing Transactions

WooMe Funding Round

Index Ventures, Atomico Ventures and Mangrove Capital Partners participated in a $9.5 million Series B capital raise for WooMe. The financing closed on 6/13/2008.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
6/13/2008
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$9,500,000
Round
Series B
Investors
Proceeds Purpose
The new capital will go toward supporting user growth, expanding internationally and introducing new functionality to the site.

Company Information

Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Internet & IoT
Mailing Address
Undisclosed
Los Angeles, CA 90000
USA
Phone
Undisclosed
Email Address
Overview
WooMe brings the speed dating craze online and extends it to let users meet new people live in fast, fun and free speed sessions. There are no long forms or lengthy profile descriptions, simply find a session that interests you and meet 5 people in 5 minutes. Or, create your own sessions based on your interests, such as TechCrunch Readers in San Fran.
Profile
WooMe LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
WooMe Company Twitter Account
Company News
WooMe News
Facebook
WooMe on Facebook
YouTube
WooMe on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Stephen Stokols
  Stephen Stokols LinkedIn Profile  Stephen Stokols Twitter Account  Stephen Stokols News  Stephen Stokols on Facebook
Chief Technical Officer
Nic Ferrier
  Nic Ferrier LinkedIn Profile  Nic Ferrier Twitter Account  Nic Ferrier News  Nic Ferrier on Facebook
VP - Marketing
Steven Sesar
  Steven Sesar LinkedIn Profile  Steven Sesar Twitter Account  Steven Sesar News  Steven Sesar on Facebook
VP - Operations
Mike Rogers
  Mike Rogers LinkedIn Profile  Mike Rogers Twitter Account  Mike Rogers News  Mike Rogers on Facebook


 

 

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