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DraftKings Funding Round

DraftKings, based in Boston, secured $300 million in funding from FOX Sports, Accomplice and DST Global.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
7/27/2015
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$300,000,000
Round
Series D
Proceeds Purpose
DraftKings will use the additional funding to continue building out its industry-leading web and mobile products, launch its product internationally, and explore new opportunities for vertical expansion.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Internet & IoT
Mailing Address
47 Winter St. 3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02110
USA
Email Address
Overview
The best place to play daily fantasy sports for cash prizes. Make your first deposit and we will double your cash!
Profile
DraftKings LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
DraftKings Company Twitter Account
Company News
DraftKings News
Facebook
DraftKings on Facebook
YouTube
DraftKings on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Jason Robins
  Jason Robins LinkedIn Profile  Jason Robins Twitter Account  Jason Robins News  Jason Robins on Facebook
VP - Bus. Development
Marco Steinsieck
  Marco Steinsieck LinkedIn Profile  Marco Steinsieck Twitter Account  Marco Steinsieck News  Marco Steinsieck on Facebook


 

 

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