Firework: Closes $150M Series B Funding Round

Firework Closes $150M Series B Funding Round

  • Firework, a San Mateo, CA-based provider of a livestreaming commerce and digital transformation platform, raised $150M in Series B funding
  • The round was led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2. As part of the transaction, Linda Yu, Partner at SoftBank Investment Advisers. has joined company’s Board of Directors
  • The company, which has raised over $235 million in funding to date, intends to use the capital to increase talent acquisition in engineering, product and marketing
  • The company specializes in humanizing the open web through the language of video
  • The company enables organizations to bring new levels of authenticity and connection to online video experiences
Steve Sam
Steve Sam
Steve Sam is a financial reporter, analyst, and commentator with a strong focus on banking technology, digital payments, and the future of financial services.

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