Gather: Raises $26M in Series A Funding

March 16, 2021

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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