Investor · 1 deal
Every published round Strandbags took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | Series A | 15 Oct 2019 | $10.5m | Lead | SmartCompany (Mon 16 Dec 2019), SmartCompany (Wed 16 Oct 2019), Startup Daily |
Companies Strandbags has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 15 Oct 2019, Series A | 1 | 1 |
Fund closes reported for Strandbags, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Strandbags has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Strandbags did.
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Felicity McGahan | MD | Startup Daily |
Stories naming Strandbags. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
SmartCompany's year-end roundup profiles nine businesses that scaled rapidly in 2019, including Shebah's record equity crowdfunding and follow-up round, July's Strandbags-led raise, and Louis Mittoni's revival of the Toys 'R' Us brand.
Melbourne luggage maker July has secured a Series A led by accessories retailer Strandbags, which contributed equity and debt, to fund product development and expansion into Asia-Pacific markets.
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