Menlo Ventures

Social Networking Tools Firm Big Tent Design Raises $5 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 14, 2008 - 8:22am.

San Francisco - Big Tent Design, a developer of social networking tools for "trusted groups," has raised around $5 million in its first round of funding, from Menlo Ventures and Mohr Davidow Ventures, PEHub.com reported, citing a regulatory filing.

Invidi Gets $25 Million for Targeted Broadband TV Advertising

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 13, 2007 - 8:16am.

Princeton, N.J. - Invidi Technologies, a provider of targeted advertising for broadband TV services, announced on Thursday that it has raised $25 million in its third round of venture capital financing, led by WPP's (NASD: WPPGY) GroupM.

HD Image Distributor GalleryPlayer Gets $2.5 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 1, 2007 - 7:15am.

Seattle - GalleryPlayer, a provider of high-resolution images for display on HD televisions, has raised $2.5 million of an expected $7.79 million third round of venture capital financing, PEHub.com reported, citing a regulatory filing.

Behavioral Ad Targeting Firm NebuAd Closes Second Round

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 25, 2007 - 6:38am.

Redwood City, Calif. - NebuAd, a developer of behavioral advertising technology, said on Tuesday that it has closed on a second round of venture capital financing, led by Sierra Ventures and Menlo Ventures, bringing its total funds raised to date to $30 million.

Game Commerce Network Provider PlaySpan Gets $6.5 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 18, 2007 - 6:50am.

Santa Clara, Calif. - PlaySpan, a provider of in-game commerce applications for publishers, has raised $6.5 million in its first round of venture capital financing, PaidContent.org reported.

Product Reviews Aggregator Power Reviews Secures $15 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 10, 2007 - 8:01am.

Millbrae, Calif. - Power Reviews, an operator of product reviews websites for corporate clients, has raised $15 million in a new round of financing, led by Lehman Brothers Venture Partners, VentureBeat reported.

Behavioral Advertising Developer NebuAd Raises $5.05 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 19, 2007 - 11:49am.

Redwood City, Calif. - NebuAd, a developer of behavioral advertising technology, has raised around $5.05 in new funding, from investors including Menlo Ventures, PEHub.com reported, citing a regulatory filing.

Mobile Entertainment Distributor PlayPhone Raises $18.75 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on May 10, 2007 - 9:56am.

San Jose, Calif. - Mobile entertainment distributor PlayPhone announced on Thursday that it has raised $18.75 million in its third round of venture capital financing, led by Scale Venture Partners.

Branded Custom Imagery Provider OnRequest Images Raises $9 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on April 12, 2007 - 10:28am.

Seattle - OnRequest Images, a provider of branded custom imagery, announced on Thursday that it has raised $9 million in its third round of venture capital financing, led by Menlo Ventures.

Theater, Mall-based Digital Ad Network Reactrix Raises $45 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 15, 2007 - 3:20pm.
Redwood City, Calif. - Reactrix Systems, a provider of interactive media services to malls and theaters, said on Thursday that it has raised $45 million in its fourth round of funding. The round, the largest in the company's history, was co-led by new investors D. E. Shaw group and Menlo Ventures, and included participation from previous investors Mobius Venture Capital, Thomas Weisel Venture Partners and Worldview Technology Partners.

Mobile Content Distributor PlayPhone Raises $9.1 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 28, 2006 - 11:58am.
San Jose, Calif. - PlayPhone, a provider of direct-to-consumer mobile content distribution services, said on Monday that it has raised $9.1 million in its second round of funding, led by Menlo Ventures.