Surfline\Wavetrak Inc., the company behind surf forecasting platform Surfline, announced an investment of $30 million by TCG. The company also announced the appointment of Kyle Laughlin as CEO. Laughlin succeeds Jeff Berg, who will play an active role in the company as executive chairman.
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