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Jack Erwin Raises $2M

By TechTaffy Desk

Jack Erwin, an online luxury shoe store for men, has secured a $2 million in a Series A funding round led by Crosslink Capital, with additional participation by Shasta Ventures and Menlo Ventures.

Prior to this round of funding, Jack Erwin raised a seed round from angel investors and currently employs six  people. The company operates a showroom in New York City, and distributes product directly from it’s logistics warehouse in Brooklyn.

[Image courtesy: Jack Erwin]  

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