Baltimore - TidalTV, a Baltimore-based broadband video startup founded by Advertising.com co-founder Scott Ferber, said that it has launched a beta test of its streaming TV service. The site offers free access to online video programming through a streaming, browser-based platform, with DVR-style controls. The company has content deals in place with programming providers such as NBC News, MSNBC, Scripps Networks, TV Guide Network, The Weather Channel, Vogue.TV and Sports Illustrated.

Baltimore - Broadband video start-up TidalTV has partnered with NBC News and TV Guide Network, to feature each provider's programming on its website. Expected to launch in beta later this spring, TidatTV will offer free access to online video programming through a streaming, browser-based platform with DVR-style controls. Other partners include CBS, Sony Pictures Television, Scripps Networks and the National Geographic Channel. Earlier this year, TidalTV raised $15 million in its first round of funding.

Baltimore - TidalTV, a new broadband video startup from Advertising.com co-founder Scott Ferber, said that it has signed a deal with National Geographic Ventures to showcase programming from the National Geographic Channel (NGC) on its platform. The content, to be available when TidalTV launches in beta mode later this spring, will include full-length episodes from series such as "Taboo," "Critical Situation," "Man-Made" and "Wild," as well as clips from various other shows. Earlier this year, TidalTV raised $15 million in its first round of funding.

Baltimore - TidalTV, the developer of a broadband TV platform that will feature professionally produced, branded programming, announced on Tuesday that it has secured $15 million in its first round of venture capital, led by New Enterprise Associates and Valhalla Partners.