Google Ventures 和 TPG 加入董事會將給 Uber 帶來什麼？

• Kalanick 證實 Uber 最近確實完成了一輪 2.58 億美元的融資，投資方 Google Ventures、TPG 各有一位高層將加入 Uber 董事會，分別是 Google 企業發展戰略部高級副總裁兼 CLO David Drummond 、TPG 創始合伙人 David Bonderman。
• 「We wanted to put out the official word to make sure the facts were clear and confirmed,」 Uber CEO Travis Kalanick just wrote in a blog post. 「This round is $258 million with proceeds to be used to expand into new markets, begin marketing efforts, and fight off protectionist, anti-competitive efforts.」 ……Google and its SVP of Corporate Development and Chief Legal Officer David Drummond will help advise Uber on regulatory issues and offer 「strategic connectivity to their product initiatives」 via Uber Confirms $258 Million Fundraise