Los Angeles - SodaHead, an online community that features group discussions on a range of topics, announced on Wednesday that it has raised $8.4 million in its second round of venture capital financing, led by Mission Ventures.

San Diego - Online media-sharing service vMix Media has added $16.5 million to its second round of venture capital financing, from investors including ATA Ventures and JK&B Capital, PEHub.com reported.

San Diego - Verimatrix, a provider of content security software for pay-TV networks, announced on Thursday that it has raised $5 million in new venture capital financing, from existing investors including Mission Ventures.

Inglewood, Calif. - Sports Composite DE, the parent company of fantasy sports site Rotohog.com, has received $6 million in its first round of venture capital financing, VentureWire reported.

San Diego - Slacker, a digital music start-up whose products include a Web radio service and satellite- and Wi-Fi-enabled portable player, has raised $13.5 million in its first round of venture capital, from Sevin Rosen, Austin Ventures and Mission Ventures, VentureBeat reported.