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Staite, Hewlett join Shaftsbury's 'State of Syn' transmedia project
Toronto-based Shaftesbury and its digital media division Smokebomb Entertainment have confirmed casting and production details for "State of Syn," an interactive crossmedia project the company describes as a 3D-enabled digital motion novel.
Famigo raises $1 million for kid-safe mobile guide
Family-centric mobile content resource Famigo has closed $1 million in seed financing, further evidence that mobile is solidly in the mainstream. The round was led by Silverton Partners, with participation from Zilker Ventures, Liahona Ventures and Capital Factory.
ThreatMetrix secures $18 million for cybercrime prevention
ThreatMetrix, a San Jose-based developer of cybercrime prevention tools, said on Tuesday it has raised $18 million in its fourth round of funding, led by August Capital.
Microsoft and Nokia commit $12 million to app entrepeneurs
Microsoft Corp. and Nokia have come together to finance the future of mobile apps. Each is investing up to 9 million euros (about $12 million) in AppCampus, a newly established mobile application development program at Finland’s Aalto University, during the next three years.
Indivest bets $2.8 million on Plumbee social casino games
Social casino game studio Plumbee came out of stealth mode today, launching its "Mirrorball Slots" game on Facebook and announcing it had closed $2.8 million in funding from Idinvest Partners.
Legislators vote on startups and crowdfunding bill
The Senate on Thursday passed legislation designed to remove some of the red tape encountered by entrepreneurs trying to raise capital, but tweaked it by adding more language meant to protect investors.
Integrate closes $11 million from Comcast, Liberty and Foundry
Integrate, the performance marketing technology and solutions provider, has closed an $11 million growth equity investment from Comcast Ventures and Liberty Global, with participation by existing investor Foundry Group.
Smart Kids Group raises $20 million in equity
Smart Kids Group, a children's digital education and entertainment company, announced it has raised a $20 million equity financing from AGS Capital Group to fund several key acquisitions.
PlayJam lands additional funding for connected TV gaming
PlayJam, the U.K.-based developer of a smart TV games platform with U.S. offices in San Francisco, said on Tuesday it has landed a new investment from London Venture Partners (LVP).
Apple to share the wealth with dividends and stock buyback
Apple announced today that it will begin divvying up its cash among its shareholders, initiating a quarterly dividend of $2.65 per share and authorizing a $10 billion stock buyback program that will cost $45 billion over three years out of Apple’s $97.6 billion.
