RT @deanbloembergen: THRILLED to share that
https://owner.com/ has raised a $240M Series D and is now valued at $2.3B! 🚀🦄
6 years ago, we set out on a mission to level the playing field for local business owners.
Why?
Because we believe local businesses are sacred. Each one reflects the unique DNA of its owner: their story, their spirit, their craft. They bring life and connection to our neighborhoods.
But they're being crushed by massive corporations with billions to spend on tech, AI, and marketing.
Running a local business is like being David facing an army of Goliaths. Owner exists to change that.
This round was led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, joined by Meritech, Redpoint, Headline, & Jack Altman.
We'll use the capital to keep building the only platform local business owners need to succeed.
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Special shoutout to one of my best friends and cofounder @adamguild. It's an absolute privilege to be building this company with you.
Shoutout to the outstanding Owner team. You deserve all of the credit for getting us here. It is a joy to build alongside each of you.
Special thanks to our investors and earliest supporters - @jaltma , @jasonlk, @alexbard, @zoink, Fidji Simo, Shalini Rao, @atkurland, @Harris_Pollack, Stephen Kerns, @JonnyNemo, @chughesjohnson, @dharmesh, @cory, @jaentwistle, @Joshuabrowder, @seanrad, @scottbelsky, @maxaltman, @Max, @braveben, @alexisohanian, @kippbodnar, @ankurnagpal, @parkerconrad, @justinmateen, @marcuslemonis, @ShaanVP, @thesamparr, @tanay_tandon, and @rauchg.
And finally, to our customers: You're the reason I get up every day excited to build. I feel like a kid in a candy shop. It is a privilege to serve you. ❤️
