Jul 3, 2020 - Economy & Business

Scoop: Instacart raises another $100 million

Dan Primack, author of Pro Rata

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Grocery delivery company Instacart has raised $100 million in new funding, on top of the $225 million it announced last month, the company tells Axios. This brings its valuation to $13.8 billion.

Why it matters: This funding comes at what could be an inflection point for Instacart, as customers it acquired during coronavirus lockdowns decide whether they want to continue with the service or resume in-person grocery shopping.

Investors: T. Rowe Price provided the new funding. The earlier infusion was co-led by DST Global and General Catalyst, with D1 Capital also participating.

  • Andrew Davis, T. Rowe Price's director of private investments, said in a statement: "As online adoption of grocery shopping grows, we believe that Instacart will continue to lead e-commerce capabilities in this important part of the consumer economy."

The bottom line: Instacart has raised over $2.2 billion since its 2012 inception and says it's accessible to over 85% of U.S. households in all 50 states, and more than 70% of Canadian households.

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Kia Kokalitcheva
Sep 2, 2020 - Economy & Business

Patreon raises $90 million as the pandemic drives artists to it

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Patreon, which lets artists get paid directly by fans for content subscriptions, has raised $90 million in new funding at a valuation of $1.2 billion. The investment round is led by New Enterprise Associates and Wellington, with Lone Pine, Glade Brook Capital, Thrive Capital, DFJ Growth, and Index Venture also participating.

Why it matters: With the pandemic shuttering traditional performance venues, eliminating live events and slowing the broader economy, creative workers of all stripes — musicians, writers, actors and more — are seeking alternative sources of revenue.

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Pence chief of staff Marc Short tests positive for coronavirus

Marc Short with Katie Miller, Vice President Pence's communications director, in March. Photo: Doug Mills/The New York Times via Reuters

Marc Short, Vice President Mike Pence’s chief of staff, tested positive for the coronavirus Saturday and is quarantining, according to a White House statement.

Why it matters: Short is Pence's closest aide, and was one of the most powerful forces on the White House coronavirus task force.

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