BlogHer, the “community for women who blog,” raises $7M more
BlogHer , a content network for "women who blog,” has raised $7 million more in a third round of financing, giving it a treasure chest to keep it through the downturn as it seeks to become profitable next year.
The Redwood City, Calif., company has now raised $15.5 million, according to AllThingsD, which reported on the funding . There are several other players gunning for the women’s content and ad market, including established companies like AOL… Continue Reading
Women’s blog company BlogHer raises $5M, inks strategic partnership
Women-focused blog network, blogging community site and conference organizer company BlogHer has raised $5 million in a second round led by General Electric and NBC Universal-backed Peacock Equity Fund with participation from existing investor Venrock. As part of the deal, NBCU-owned iVillage will get access to BlogHer content, and the ability to promote itself on Blogher. Oxygen.com and BravoTV.com will both also get access to BlogHer content.
BlogHer, site for female bloggers, said to get money from Venrock
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BlogHer, a site that aims to popularize blogs by women, has raised its first round of capital from Silicon Valley firm, Venrock.
We’ve heard that the amount is $3.5 million, but this number has not been confirmed. The company has declined comment, but Venrock is acknowledging that an investment did take place.
BlogHer functions as an index of women’s blogs, a series of forums, and a destination for editorial content from more than 60 contributors on a… Continue Reading