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Rubicon Project Gets $9 Million for Online Ad Platform

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 22, 2009 - 9:03am.
Los Angeles - The Rubicon Project, a provider of services that automate and optimize the buying and selling of online advertising, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $9 million in its third round of venture capital financing.

Nokeena Networks Lands $6.5 Million for Video Delivery

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 25, 2009 - 6:54am.
Santa Clara, Calif. - Nokeena Networks, a provider of digital video delivery equipment, announced on Thursday that it has raised $6.5 million in a new round of funding, led by Mayfield Fund with participation from previous backers.

The Rubicon Project Secures $13 Million for Online Advertising

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on April 13, 2009 - 7:14am.
Los Angeles - The Rubicon Project, a provider of online advertising services, announced on Monday that it has raised $13 million in new financing, including $5 million in venture funding from Clearstone Venture Partners, Mayfield Fund and IDG Ventures Asia, and $8 million in venture debt from Silicon Valley Bank.

Mobile Entertainment Firm Emotive Gets $6.25M; Buys Sennari

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 10, 2008 - 8:32am.

Los Angeles - Emotive Communications, a developer of smart media applications for mobile entertainment, announced on Wednesday that it has raised a $6.25 million second round of venture capital financing, led by the Mayfield Fund.

WideOrbit Raises $10 Million for Ad Management Software

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 28, 2008 - 6:59am.

San Francisco - WideOrbit, a provider of advertising management software and services, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $10 million in new financing, led by Mayfield Fund.

BlackArrow Gets $20 Million for Video Ad Management Platform

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 6, 2008 - 7:39am.

San Mateo, Calif. - BlackArrow, an independent provider of multiplatform ad management systems for viewer-controlled video, announced on Monday that is has secured $20 million in new funding.

Widget Distribution, Tracking Service Gigya Raises $9.5 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on March 10, 2008 - 10:33am.

Palo Alto, Calif. - Gigya, a developer of technology for distributing, tracking and analyzing widgets, said on Monday that it has raised $9.5 million in its second round of funding, led by Mayfield Fund.

Online Ad Services Firm Rubicon Projects Gets $15 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 28, 2008 - 8:25am.

New York - The Rubicon Project, a provider of online ad network services for publishers, announced on Monday that it has raised $15 million in its second round of venture capital financing, led by Mayfield Fund.

Casual Games Publisher PlayFirst Raises $16.5 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 19, 2007 - 6:48am.

San Francisco - PlayFirst, a publisher of casual video games, announced on Wednesday that it has raised $16.5 million in its third round of financing, led by DCM.

Hispanic Online Marketing Firm Consorte Media Gets $7 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 3, 2007 - 8:08am.

San Francisco - Consorte Media, a provider of online marketing services for the Hispanic market, announced on Monday that it has raised $7 million in its second round of venture capital financing, led by new investor Sutter Hill Ventures.

Video Ad Management Firm BlackArrow Raises $12 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 15, 2007 - 8:06am.

New York - BlackArrow, a provider of multiplatform ad management for viewer-controlled video, has raised $12 million in its second round of venture capital financing.

DECA Gets $5 Million for Digital Entertainment Studio

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 27, 2007 - 7:00am.

Santa Monica, Calif. - DECA, a digital entertainment studio that aims to identify, develop, finance and market potential online entertainment properties, announced on Thursday that it has raised $5 million in first round funding, from Mayfield Fund, General Catalyst Partners and Atomico Investments.

Digital Entertainment Corp. of America Raises $2.5 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 13, 2007 - 7:03am.

Santa Monica, Calif. - Digital Entertainment Corporation of America, a Santa Monica, Calif.-based digital entertainment studio, has raised $2.5 million of a $5 million first round of venture capital financing, PEHub.com reported, citing a regulatory filing.

Consumer Product Reviews Site Wize Raises $4 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 22, 2007 - 8:44am.

San Mateo, Calif. - Wize, a San Mateo, Calif.-based start-up that compiles user-generated and expert product reviews and ranks them using a scoring algorithm, announced on Monday that it has raised $4 million in its first round of venture capital financing, from the Mayfield Fund and Bessemer Venture Partners.

Web Photo Slideshow Firm Slide Lands New Round of Funding

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 15, 2006 - 2:41pm.
San Francisco - Slide, a provider of technology that lets users turn photos and other digital content into slide shows that can be viewed from either the Web or desktops, said on Wednesday that it has landed an undisclosed amount of funding.