TAKKLE Scores $7 Million
Amit Chowdhry | November 12, 2007 | 443 Views | Add a CommentCategorized under Funding, Greycroft Partners LLC, Greylock Partners, Liberty Associated Partners, New York City Investment Fund, Sports Illustrated, Takkle, WMG Investments
High school social network, Takkle.com took a niche and kept on strengthening upon it. Takkle lined up partnerships with major corporations that revolve around the purpose of their niche: showcase high school athletic abilities. Even Sports Illustrated, NYCIF, Greycroft, WMG Investments, IJ Smith Enterprises invested in Takkle previously.
In this round, Liberty Associated Partners, WMG Investments, and Greycroft participated. Takkle allows athletes and coaches to upload photos/videos/blogs/profiles on the social network. High school athlete statistics can also be added to profiles.
Takkle athletes can also create “Takkle Sheets.” Takkle Sheets are like a sports resume that athletes can use to promote themselves to be qualified for professional and college leagues. Takkle is based in New York.