Thursday, November 16, 2017

Upfront Ventures Leads Investment In Electric Skateboard Startup Inboard

Los Angeles-based venture investor Upfront Ventures is the lead investor this morning in a startup, Inboard Technology, a developer of a battery powered, electric skateboard. Inboard said it raised $8M in its Series A funding, which was led by Upfront Ventures, and also included LION Smart and Sunstone Capital. The company was seeded by Sweet Capital, the investment fund of the founders of King Digital Entertainment (the makers of Candy Crush). Upfront's investment in Inboard was led by Kobie Fuller. Inboard's M1 skateboard is already available through retailers such as Best Buy. More information »

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