New York - BuzzFeed, an online news aggregation service, has raised $3.5 million in its first round of venture capital financing, PEHub.com reported. Investors included Softbank and Hearst Interactive Media.

New York - First30Days, a self-help website that will deliver expert advice on various life changes, on Monday launched a beta version of its service and announced that it has raised "significant" first round financing, led by Hearst Interactive Media.

Emeryville, Calif. - TurnHere, a provider of online video production and distribution, and Internet video advertising services, announced on Thursday that it has raised $7.5 million in venture capital financing, from Venrock and Hearst Interactive Media.

Irvine, Calif. - Local.com, a search engine focused on local businesses, jobs and other information, announced that it has received an $8 million private placement, from publisher Hearst Corporation's Hearst Interactive Media, and Greenway Capital.