Seahawks QB Russell Wilson's TraceMe grabs Series A

Seattle-based TraceMe, a social media startup founded by Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, has raised an undisclosed amount of Series A funding, according to a blog post. (Fortune reported the amount to be $9 million). Matt McIlwain from Madrona Venture Group led the round with participation from other investors that included Bezos Expeditions; Chad Hurley, co-founder of YouTube; Joe Tsai, co-founder of Alibaba; Kenny Dichter, founder of Wheels Up; and Mike Mahan, president of Dick Clark Productions.

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