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Gopuff Raises $1 Billion in New Funding from Leading Global Investors

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Friday, July 30, 2021

Gopuff, the go-to platform for consumers immediate everyday needs, today announced that it has secured $1 billion in new funding at a $15 billion valuation.

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  • Gopuff, the go-to platform for consumers immediate everyday needs, today announced that it has secured $1 billion in new funding at a $15 billion valuation.
  • Gopuff has quietly built a very strong business and solidified itself as the leading player, continuing to define this evolving category, said Scott Minerd, Global Chief Investment Officer of Guggenheim Investments.
  • Rafael and Yakir are focused on maintaining fiscal responsibility while having the ability to successfully execute on strategic growth opportunities.
  • As Gopuff continues to define the Instant Needs economy, we are thrilled to have new leading global partners onboard, along with the support of our longtime investors.

Aki Technologies Teams Up with Gopuff as Its Second Retail Media Client

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

The company today announced an official partnership with Gopuff Ad Solutions, which marks its second retail media partner announcement this year.

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  • The company today announced an official partnership with Gopuff Ad Solutions, which marks its second retail media partner announcement this year.
  • Both Gopuff and Aki are data-driven and conscious of deriving insights about consumer behavior to better serve audiences.
  • In the partnership between Aki and Gopuff Ad Solutions, Aki will leverage Gopuff's analytics and insights to help Gopuff suppliers increase their sales across Gopuff's website and mobile app.
  • To kick off the Gopuff partnership, Aki is launching an invite-only beta program for innovative brands that want the early mover advantage in retail media.

Waterloo Sparkling Water is the Official Sparkling Water of Lollapalooza 2021

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Friday, July 23, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Waterloo Sparkling Water, known for its authentic fruit-inspired flavors and lively carbonation, is excited to announce it is the Official Sparkling Water of Lollapalooza 2021, one of the most popular live music festivals in the country.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Waterloo Sparkling Water, known for its authentic fruit-inspired flavors and lively carbonation, is excited to announce it is the Official Sparkling Water of Lollapalooza 2021, one of the most popular live music festivals in the country.
  • Official rules and details on how to enter the ticket sweepstakes are available at @waterloosparkling on Instagram .
  • "Waterloo is thrilled to be the Official Sparkling Water of Lollapalooza 2021, marking the return of live music and festival season," said Waterloo Chief Marketing Officer Kathy Maurella.
  • Waterloo Sparkling Water is sold at retailers nationwide .For the latest news, join the 'Loo community at drinkwaterloo.com or follow @waterloosparkling on Instagram and Facebook .

From Hot Pizza to Paper Towels, Gopuff Now Delivers Freshly Made Food and Everyday Essentials in a Single Order

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Gopuff , the go-to solution for immediate everyday needs, today announced it expanded into a new category with Gopuff Kitchen, a new offering that brings made-to-order hot and fresh food to customers alongside everyday essentials.

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  • Gopuff , the go-to solution for immediate everyday needs, today announced it expanded into a new category with Gopuff Kitchen, a new offering that brings made-to-order hot and fresh food to customers alongside everyday essentials.
  • Nowhere else can you order your everyday essentials while also taking care of dinner for the family or getting a quick coffee, all from one platform.
  • Todays milestone represents a new way of thinking about the Instant Needs economy and will redefine consumer expectations."
  • Late last year, Gopuff acquired Bandit, the first app-only coffee shop in the U.S., launching the companys fresh food offering and jump-starting Gopuff Kitchen.

SponsorUnited Releases 2020-2021 NBA Marketing & Partnerships Annual Report

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

, the leading partnership data platform for sports & entertainment, released its NBA Marketing & Partnerships annual report for the 2020-21 season.

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  • , the leading partnership data platform for sports & entertainment, released its NBA Marketing & Partnerships annual report for the 2020-21 season.
  • SponsorUnited Releases 2020-2021 NBA Marketing &Partnerships Annual Report.
  • Key Highlights of The Report Include:
    Estimated team revenues across top five categories in the NBA are: Finance ($121.3MM), Technology ($81.6MM), Healthcare ($67.3MM), Telecom($56.1MM), and Auto Manufacturer ($39.2MM).
  • To dive deeper on these and many other insights, download thefree SponsorUnited NBA 2020-21 Marketing & Partnerships Annual Report at SponsorUnited.com
    Launched in 2018, SponsorUnitedis the market leader in sponsorship technology.

Gopuff and Opendorse Partner to Pitch Every College Athlete Their First Deal in the NIL Era

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

We look forward to working with thousands of those athletes through this program with Opendorse as we continue to innovate in this new era of sports marketing.

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  • We look forward to working with thousands of those athletes through this program with Opendorse as we continue to innovate in this new era of sports marketing.
  • Through the Opendorse platform, Gopuff will pitch every student-athlete across the country their first deal in the Name, Image and Likeness era of collegiate sports beginning July 1.
  • This is a once-in-a-generation moment for college athletics, and were thrilled to partner with Gopuff to unlock real value for every college athlete, said Blake Lawrence, Opendorse CEO.
  • We believe that NIL opportunities will exist for every college athlete, and Gopuff is making that a reality on day one.

Gopuff Joins the White House to Support Vaccinations Across Hundreds of U.S. Community Colleges and Universities

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Gopuff is offering $100,000 in Gopuff credits for select community college and university pop-up events across the country in Gopuff markets, kicking off today at Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, NC.

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  • Gopuff is offering $100,000 in Gopuff credits for select community college and university pop-up events across the country in Gopuff markets, kicking off today at Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, NC.
  • This initiative is part of the White Houses ongoing efforts to expand access to vaccinations among 12-39 year olds throughout the country.
  • Gopuff credits will be made available to members of the community working or volunteering at the event, or anyone receiving a COVID-19 vaccine at these select vaccination events.
  • Gopuff is thrilled to support the White House National Action Month, said Daniel Folkman, Gopuffs SVP Business.

Gopuff Continues Accelerated U.S. Expansion with Acquisition of Liquor Barn

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Monday, June 21, 2021

This acquisition brings two customer-focused brands together to introduce new products and experiences while rapidly accelerating Gopuffs geographic footprint in the region as we continue our expansion.

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  • This acquisition brings two customer-focused brands together to introduce new products and experiences while rapidly accelerating Gopuffs geographic footprint in the region as we continue our expansion.
  • We are excited to join Gopuff in their mission and forge the future of the Instant Needs category together, said Jonathan Blue, Chairman of Blue Equity and Liquor Barn.
  • We look forward to working closely with Gopuff as we integrate Liquor Barn into their business and serving as strategic advisors on alcohol related initiatives.
  • The Liquor Barn, Party Mart and DEPs footprint of 23 stores provides infrastructure for Gopuff to integrate into its network of micro-fulfillment centers.

Gopuff Acquires rideOS to Accelerate Innovation, Expand Best-In-Class Experience to Customers Around the World

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

This investment will enable Gopuff to continually improve the customer experience in more complex geographies as we lead and define the Instant Needs category worldwide.

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  • This investment will enable Gopuff to continually improve the customer experience in more complex geographies as we lead and define the Instant Needs category worldwide.
  • Gopuff and rideOS are each currently seeking senior software engineers focused on optimization, routing, and maps, backend engineers, product managers, data scientists and product designers in Berlin, San Francisco and Pittsburgh.
  • With micro-fulfillment centers in every market it serves, the company delivers thousands of products quickly for a flat $1.95 delivery charge.
  • Gopuff is open 24/7 in many markets and late night everywhere else to bring customers what they need, when they need it most.

Skai Launches Media Partnership with Gopuff, Connects Brands With Customers Around the Clock in Over 650 US Cities

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

By enabling brands to advertise and manage campaigns on one robust easy-to-use platform, Skai clients can promote specific products directly on Gopuff.

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  • By enabling brands to advertise and manage campaigns on one robust easy-to-use platform, Skai clients can promote specific products directly on Gopuff.
  • This enables brands to reach customers directly at the point of sale, deliver unmatched scale with premium shelf space, and drive sales.
  • With this latest media expansion, Skai clients can now reach and serve their customers at any time of the day and deliver advertised products in minutes.
  • With today's addition of Gopuff, Skai now has 39 retail partners where brands can advertise making it the largest player in retail media worldwide.