Luggage startup Away zips up $50M in venture capital


Luggage startup Away just clinched a $50 million Series C round, making it one of the largest rounds raised by women founders in 2018.

The startup, which was founded by two Warby Parker alums in 2016 with an initial investment of $2.5 million, has since gone on to raise a total of $81 million. Among its backers are Forerunner Ventures, Global Founders Capital, and Comcast Ventures

Proceeds from the funding round are expected to propel Away into new markets and expand its physical retail footprint.…

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