Kerry Washington expands her angel investment portfolio by leading the pre-seed round for wedding marketplace Cheersy, founded by Amy Shack Egan, which connects couples with day-of service wedding coordinators and has raised $550,000 from investors like Christina Tosi and Jennifer Gilbert. Shack Egan met Washington through a mutual connection, and Washington, known for investing in startups like Spill and Equip, is one of many Hollywood figures entering the startup world. Cheersy, similar to Airbnb, allows couples to find matches based on budget, vision, and vibe, with plans to expand into six new cities with the recent funding.
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