Cologne, Germany - Blue Lion, a German mobile social networking start-up, announced that it has closed a "multi-million euro" first round of financing from Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (BDMI), the venture arm of the German media conglomerate.

Founded in 2006, Cologne-based Blue Lion recently launched a beta version of Qeep in Germany, a mobile social network that includes profiles, messaging, photo-blogging and multiplayer gaming. The service includes the ability to send low-cost "QMS" text messages or a range of sound effects between users.

The funding will be used to increase the base of handsets supported by Qeep, and to launch the service in all key European markets.

Related Links:
http://www.bluelionmobile.com/index.php?id=21&L=1

http://www.bdmifund.com

http://www.qeep.de