July 24th, 2012

Benchmark, Greylock And Others Go In For $18.6M On Nextdoor, A Facebook For Local Communities

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Localized social network Nextdoor is announcing an $18.6 million dollar round today, led by Benchmark Capital and followed on by DAG Ventures, Greylock Partners and Shasta Ventures. Investment bank Allen & Company, Pinnacle Ventures, Rich Barton, Anthony Noto and Dave Goldberg also participated in company’s Series A round.

The Allen & Co. participation is particularly unsurprising… → Read More

October 26th, 2011

Benchmark-Backed Nextdoor Launches As A Private Social Network For Neighborhoods

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There have been a number of startups that have tried to create a social network for neighborhoods and communities, including OhSoWe and DeHood. But there isn’t one platform that has been able to be the go-to social platform for local neighborhoods groups. Enter Benchmark-backed Nextdoor, the next startup to throw its hat in the social network for neighborhoods ring.

Nextdoor, which is a private… → Read More