New York - Animoto, the developers of a Web application that lets users automatically generate video slideshows from their photos and music, announced on Thursday that it has received an investment from Amazon.com (NASD: AMZN).

San Mateo, Calif. - Veodia, a provider of high-quality streaming video delivery services for businesses, announced on Monday that it has raised $8.3 million in its first round of venture capital financing, from Clearstone Venture Partners, the D.E. Shaw Group, and a group of angel investors led by Steven Berger.

San Francisco - FORA.tv, a video site that specializes in political and cultural content, has raised $4 million in its first round of funding, from Adobe Ventures, William Randolph Hearst III and others, Beet.TV reported.

Herzliya, Israel - Jinni, a developer of personalized content search and discovery technology, has raised a $1 million first round of financing from Start-Up Factory, Globes Online reported.

Dallas - GodTube, a Christian video-sharing site and online social network, has raised $30 million in new financing from GLG Partners, at a valuation of around $150 million, PaidContent.org reported.

San Jose, Calif. - Vusion, a provider of HD-quality streaming video distribution services, on Monday announced its official launch and the signing of Island Def Jam Music Group as its first customer.

Los Angeles - Tudou, China's largest video-sharing site, has landed a $57 million fourth round of venture capital financing, from return backers IDG Technology Venture Investment, Granite Global Ventures and General Catalyst Partners, Pacific Epoch reports.

Santa Monica, Calif. - Eqal, the production company that created the Internet show "Lonelygirl15," has raised $5 million in its first round of financing, led by Spark Capital.

Vancouver, Canada - Strutta, a site that hosts video-based competitions, has raised $1.2 million in financing from GrowthWorks, Telefilm Canada and angel investors, NewTeeVee reports.

Santa Monica, Calif. - PluggedIn on Wednesday announced the beta launch of its broadcast and HD-quality music video streaming site, which features over 10,000 videos from both major and independent label artists.

Sunnyvale, Calif. - RGB Networks, a developer of digital video processing tools that help service providers deliver targeted video content, said on Monday that it has raised $20 million in a new round of funding, led by new investor Institutional Venture Partners.

New York - Visible World, a provider of targeted video advertising services, has raised $25 million in a third round of funding led by Adams Street Partners and AllianceBernstein, MediaPost reports.

American Fork, Utah - Move Networks, a provider of HD online TV services, announced on Monday that it has landed a $46 million third round of financing, led by Benchmark Capital.

San Mateo, Calif. - Qik, a platform for streaming live video via mobile phones, announced this week that it has raised a $3 million second round of venture capital financing.

Los Altos, Calif. - Ustream.TV, a provider of Internet video broadcasting services, announced on Thursday that it has raised $11.1 million in its first round of venture capital financing, from DCM, Labrador Ventures and The Band of Angels.

Boston - OurStage, an online competition for aspiring musicians, filmmakers and comedians, has raised $13 million in new financing from over 100 angel investors, Tech Confidential reported.

London - Intellistream, a developer of interactive mobile video technology, has received part of an expected up to $1.6 million round of new financing, led by London Technology Fund, VentureWire reports.

San Jose, Calif. - MediaXstream, a new venture that provides "carrier-neutral, high-quality transport and managed network services for the production and broadcast industries," announced on Monday that it has closed a $10 million first round of funding, led by Constellation Ventures.

San Francisco - Reality Digital, a provider of brand-focused social media services for businesses, announced on Monday that it has raised $6.3 million in its second round of venture funding from OpenView Venture Partners.

New York - For Your Imagination, a New York-based developer of original Web video series and podcasts, announced that it has received an additional $1 million in seed funding from ConsensusOne Ventures, and will partner with the firm to raise its first round of venture capital.