Newark, Calif. - Connectbeam, a provider of social networking software for businesses, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $3.5 million in its first round of venture capital financing, led by Gabriel Venture Partners and Startup Capital Ventures.

San Mateo, Calif. - Tapatap, a mobile and Web social contest community, on Thursday announced the beta launch of its service, and initial funding of $2.5 million from Gabriel Venture Partners.