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4Info Raises $14 Million to Expand Mobile Ad Platform
4Info, a San Mateo, Calif.-based developer of mobile advertising technology, said on Thursday it has raised $14 million in a new round from Paul Allen's Vulcan Capital, Mitsui Global Investment and previous backers Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Gannett, Mezzanine Capital and U.S. Venture Partners.
Prysm Lands $100 Million for LPD Solutions
Prysm, a San Jose-based developer of digital display technology, said on Thursday it has landed $100 million in new funding to begin volume production of its Laser Phosphor Display (LPD) technology, which allows for life-size digital experiences from any viewing angle. Identities of the investors were not disclosed.
Sociable Labs Raises $7M for Social Commerce
San Mateo, Calif. – Sociable Labs, a San Mateo-based developer of on-site social commerce software, said on Wednesday it has raised $7 million in its second round of funding, led by Battery Ventures. Previous backer Javelin Venture Partners also participated.
$10 Million Investment Launches Ustream Korea
Ustream continues its international expansion, announcing on Tuesday an agreement with KT Corp. for the telecoms provider to invest an additional $10 million in the live streaming service to launch Ustream Korea as part of the company’s joint venture for Ustream Asia with Softbank Corp. in Japan.
PlayJam Closes $5M for Connected TV Game Platform
Global TV games platform PlayJam has secured $5 million in Series A financing from GameStop Digital Ventures, Adobe Ventures, Endeavour Ventures, London Venture Partners and individual investors. The investment will be used to fund the startup's further growth into Asian and U.S. markets.
Moment Systems Secures $20M for Ad Data
Moment Systems, Chinese largest third-party digital marketing measurement company, has secured $20 million in Series B funding led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, with participation by China Broadband Capital, Redpoint Ventures and WPP Digital. KPCB partner Zhou Wei will take a seat on Moment Systems’ board.
DCM's A-Fund Names First Seven Android Investments
Global technology venture capital firm DCM has named the first seven companies to receive backing from its $100 million Android-focused fund (A-Fund), based their ability to advantage of Android's rapid growth and its uniquely open platform.
BlueStacks Raises Funding for Android on Windows
BlueStacks, a Campbell-based developer of technology that allows Android applications to run on Windows machines, said on Thursday it has raised an unspecified amount in a new round of funding. Participants included AMD, Citrix Systems and other investors.
TriplePoint Capital Closes $1 Billion Fund
TriplePoint Capital, a Menlo Park-based provider of debt financing, leasing and direct equity investments to venture capital-backed companies, said it has closed a new $1 billion fund. The firm said the financing is the largest private or public capital raise by any company in the 30-year history of the venture debt industry.
Visual.ly Can Picture $2 Million in Seed Funding
Visual.ly, the startup platform that connects creators of infographic content with audiences and publishers, today announced a $2 million round of seed funding, led by Crosslink Capital, SoftTech, 500 Startups, and angels including Kapor Capital and several others.