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June 19, 2012 08:55 pm GMT

JustAnswer Becomes Pearl.com, Raises $25 Million Series A

pearlEight-year old JustAnswer.com, which bills itself as a Quora competitor (but looked decidedly less hip), is announcing a rebranding and a new infusion of capital today. The site is becomingPearl.com, which offers a new front-end to its Q&A service which is now focused on connecting site visitors with vetted professionals. Users will be able to ask questions aimed directly at those who work in particular industries - e.g., you can ask a doctor, a mechanic, a I.T. professional, a lawyer, etc. - for help.In addition, the company is announcing it has closed a $25 million Series A round of funding, which includes investors Charles Schwab (the man himself) and Glynn Capital. Schwab has also joined the company's board.

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