Funding and Acquisitions Roundup: Sunrise gets $2.2 million in Seed funding for its design-centric calendar app

By Brian Kovalesky, StartUp Beat Editor

Today’s early-stage startup funding and acquisitions news:

Calendar app Sunrise has raised $2.2 million in Seed funding. Investors include Resolute VC, NextView Ventures, Lerer Ventures, SV Angel, BoxGroup, 500 Startups, Terrapin Bale and Angels. Sunrise’s main differentiator from other calendar apps is an enhanced user interface and appealing visual design. The New York City–based company was founded in 2012. (Sources: Sunrise, TechCrunch)

Vital Stats:

Website: www.sunrise.am

HQ: New York City

Founders: Jeremy LeVan, Pierre Valade

Founded: 2012

Investors: Resolute VC, NextView Ventures, Lerer Ventures, SV Angel, BoxGroup, 500 Startups, Terrapin Bale and Angel investors.

Total Funding: $2.2 million.

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