Menlo Ventures

MOG Lands $5 Million for User-Generated Music Blog Network

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 28, 2009 - 6:33am.
Berkeley, Calif. - MOG, a network of user-created music blogs, announced on Friday that it has closed a $5 million equity financing round, led by Menlo Ventures.

Roku Gets $8.4 Million, Adds Live MLB Streaming

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 11, 2009 - 12:25pm.
Saratoga, Calif. - Roku, the maker of a $99 broadband-connected TV set-top box, has raised $8.4 million in new venture capital financing from Menlo Ventures, Contentinople reported, citing a regulatory filing, and also launched streaming Major League Baseball games on its platform.
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IMVU Raises $10 Million for 3D Virtual Community

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 22, 2009 - 8:31am.

Palo Alto, Calif. - IMVU, the developer of a 3D virtual community for consumers, announced on Thursday that it has closed a $10 million fourth round of funding, led by Best Buy Capital.

In-Game Commerce Firm PlaySpan Lands $16.8 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 25, 2008 - 7:24am.

Santa Clara, Calif. - PlaySpan, a provider of digital micropayment services for online games and social media applications, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $16.8 million in its second round of funding.

Roku Receives Funding for Streaming Video Devices

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 28, 2008 - 7:29am.

Saratoga, Calif. - Roku, a maker of digital media software and hardware, including the Netflix Player by Roku, has raised an undisclosed amount of third round funding from Menlo Ventures.

Streaming Video Technology Firm VBrick Secures $10.4 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 24, 2008 - 7:37am.

Wallingford, Conn. - VBrick Systems, a provider of live, online networked video services, has secured $10.4 million of a $15.7 million sixth round of venture capital financing, PEHub.com reported, citing a regulatory filing.

SpeedDate Raises $6 Million for Webcam-Based Dating

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 28, 2008 - 7:12am.

Los Angeles - SpeedDate, an online, webcam-based dating service, has raised $6 million in its second round of funding, led by Menlo Ventures, TechCrunch reported.

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.