Pear (formerly Apparel Media Group)

General Information
Company Name
Pear (formerly Apparel Media Group)
Founded Year
2009
Location (Offices)
Chicago, United States +1
Founders / Decision Makers
Number of Employees
2
Industries
Advertising, B2B, Social Media
Funding Stage
Private Equity
Social Media

Pear (formerly Apparel Media Group) - Company Profile

Pear (formerly Apparel Media Group) is a community-marketing platform that connects grassroots groups with national brands through nontraditional sponsorship. Founded in 2009 and based in the United States, Pear offers a turnkey solution to hyperlocal marketing with national reach. It facilitates groups in mobilizing their networks to engage with brand sponsors, enabling them to fundraise, while providing brands with the opportunity to build personal connections at scale. The platform's effectiveness is evidenced by its ability to drive measurable customer acquisition, brand affinity, and purchase intent. With its focus on Advertising, B2B, and Social Media, Pear has demonstrated its value in the marketing sector. The company last received a Private Equity Round investment on 01 December 2012, demonstrating investor interest in its innovative approach. For brands and businesses seeking to leverage community marketing, Pear offers a compelling solution that has shown proven results. Likewise, for groups, teams, and organizations seeking sponsorship, Pear presents an opportunity to engage with national brands for fundraising and brand promotion. To learn more about Pear's offerings, brands and businesses can visit solutions.pearup.com, while groups, teams, and organizations can access information on pearup.com.

Taxonomy: Community marketing, Grassroots groups, Sponsorship platform, Brand connections, Customer acquisition, Brand affinity, Hyperlocal marketing, Digital engagement, Nontraditional sponsorship, Marketing solution, Consumer engagement, Social media, Online fundraising, Brand sponsor, Turnkey solution

Funding Rounds & Investors of Pear (formerly Apparel Media Group) (4)

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Funding Stage Amount No. Investors Investors Date
Private Equity Round Unknown - 01 Dec 2012
Series A $1.15M 10 Brian Hand, Anduin Capital +1 01 Feb 2011
Seed Round Unknown - 01 Feb 2010
Seed Round $665.00K - 01 Dec 2009

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