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Thrive Global raises $30M

By TechTaffy Desk

Thrive Global, a wellness startup founded by Arianna Huffington in November 2016, has raised $30 million in its Series B funding round.

The investment was led by IVP. Marc Benioff, chairman and CEO of Salesforce, also participated in the round; along with Marketo co-founder and former CEO Phil Fernandez.

Existing investors Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Greycroft Partners, Blue Pool Capital, Advancit Capital, Canvas Ventures, Female Founders Fund, Heather Reisman ( founder and CEO of Indigo), Oak Investment Partners’ Fred Harman, Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio, Michael Huffington and Sean Parker also invested in the Series B round.

IVP general partner Somesh Dash will be joining Thrive Global’s board of directors.

[Image courtesy: Thrive Global]

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