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Vaunt creates in-person, once-in-a-lifetime destination programming and alternative competitions with pro athletes and entertainers. The company provides fans with access to celebrities personalities , while also creating opportunities for talent to build and monetize their own brands, both locally and abroad.
Overview
Location
United States, New York
Employees
11-50
Total raised
$5M
Founded date
2014
Investors 3
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| Ossian Capital | ossiancap.com | |
| 305 Venture | 305.ventures |
Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 8
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| Jun 13, 2022 | Wave Sports and Entertainment Lays Off a Third of Its Staff | Sports media startup Wave Sports and Entertainment (WSE) has laid off 56 people—roughly one-third of its staff—as worsening economic conditions continue to hit tech startups. The Santa Monica-based company began laying off workers last week... |
| May 13, 2022 | LA Tech ‘Moves’: ImmPACT Bio and Game Play Network Hire New CTOs | “Moves”, our roundup of job changes in L.A. tech, is presented by Interchange.LA, dot.LA's recruiting and career platform connecting Southern California's most exciting companies with top tech talent. Create a free Interchange.LA profile he... |
| May 4, 2022 | Elevation Ventures Is Raising $50M for a Climate-Focused Tech Fund in SoCal | Interest in electric cars is spiking as gas prices rise to their highest prices in years, but supply chain headaches and the lack of infrastructure such as charging stations are keeping the demand pent up. And, the longer-term effects on po... |
| May 2, 2022 | Biden Announces $3 Billion Investment In Electric Vehicle Batteries | The Biden administration on Monday announced a new $3.1 billion plan to ramp up electric vehicle battery production in the U.S. The effort comes as supply constraints have hindered automakers’ ability to secure EV battery components—potenti... |
| May 2, 2022 | LinearB Raises $50M To Help Software Engineers Manage Workflow | Santa Monica-based software engineering startup LinearB has raised $50 million in Series B funding led by San Francisco’s Tribe Capital, the company announced Monday. New investor Salesforce Ventures and existing investors Battery Ventures ... |
| Apr 29, 2022 | GR0-Up: Founders on Humanizing Startup Culture in Tech | It’s one thing to say that a company shares abstract values like “openness” or “transparency,” with the goal of fostering a safe environment that encourages creativity and collaboration. It’s intuitive that people who feel confident in shar... |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Vaunt Raises $5M in Series A Funding | Vaunt, a New York-based Sports and Entertainment intellectual property (IP) development company, raised $5M in Series A funding. Backers included InfiniteWorld, Elysian Park Ventures, True Culture Fund, Justin Tuck, and Michele Roberts. The... |
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FAQ about VAUNT
When was VAUNT founded?
VAUNT was founded in 2014.
How much funding has VAUNT raised?
VAUNT has raised $5M in total across 1 funding round.
Who has invested in VAUNT?
Parsers VC lists 3 investors of VAUNT, among them Ossian Capital and 305 Venture.
What has the press written about VAUNT?
Parsers VC has collected 8 articles mentioning VAUNT, among them “Wave Sports and Entertainment Lays Off a Third of Its Staff” (Jun 13, 2022) and “LA Tech ‘Moves’: ImmPACT Bio and Game Play Network Hire New CTOs” (May 13, 2022).
Is VAUNT still active?
Yes, VAUNT is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jun 23, 2022.