Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b88cee96-37c5-4073-bf85-7321865a94dd&Preview=1
Date 12/2/2009
Company Name Groupon
Mailing Address 600 W Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60654
Company Description Launched in November 2008, Groupon features a daily deal on the best stuff to do, see, eat, and buy in a variety of cities across the United States. We have about 40 wonderful people working in our Chicago office (a handful of whom you can see to your right), along with a smattering of people in Groupon’s other cities.
Proceeds Purposes “We’re proud of the positive impact Groupon is having on consumers and business owners,” said Groupon founder and CEO Andrew Mason. “Groupon is pioneering a new category, and we believe adding Accel’s experience partnering with digital and social media companies together with NEA’s depth in the area will help us reach our full potential.”