Skift Raises $1.1 Million in New Seed Money
Travel news and information site plans to double staff
The travel news and information site Skift has announced plans to double its staff from five to 10 people after raising $1.1 million in new seed money.
Lerer Ventures led the round of financing, with contributions by Advancit Capital, Ironfire Angel, Mesa+, and Growlab/LX Ventures.
One new hire has already been made public. Jessica Plautz, who starts this month, comes to Skift from the Investigative News Network. At Skift, she will focus on social media and audience development, said Rafat Ali, Skift's CEO and founder.
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