Tech Company Financing Transactions
Yik Yak Funding Round
Yik Yak, based in Atlanta, secured $62 million from Sequoia Capital and private investors.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
11/24/2014
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$62,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Investors
Sequoia Capital (Lead Investor) (James Goetz)
Proceeds Purpose
Proceeds purposes were not disclosed.
Company Information
Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Mobile
Mailing Address
15 Old Vermont Place
Atlanta, GA 30328
USA
Atlanta, GA 30328
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Not Recorded
Overview
Yik Yak acts like a local bulletin board for your area by showing the most recent posts from other users around you. It allows anyone to connect and share information with others without having to know them.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Co-Founder
Brooks Buffington
Co-Founder
Tyler Droll
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