- Gather, a virtual gathering space platform, raised $26m in Series A funding
- The round was led by Sequoia Capital, with participation from Index Ventures, YC Continuity, Jeff Weiner, Dylan Field and Kevin Hartz
- The company also intends to use the funds to continue to expand operations and its business reach
- Led by CEO Phillip Wang, Gather provides virtual spaces for gatherings of all types such as events, conferences, offices, and college campuses
- The company is starting with a web-based video calling experience that serves the needs of people today
- It combines video-calling with a 2D map, letting users walk around and talk to the other people right next to them
