Rubicon Project helps publishers manage ad networks, raises $6M
(Update: Part of the financing was debt; we’ve updated accordingly)
The Rubicon Project, a startup that wants to streamline the process of dealing with multiple ad networks, has taken $6 million in venture and debt funding. It plans to start private testing of the product next… Continue Reading
SupplyFrame, a search engine for gadgets, electrical components
(Update: Corrected market spending figure to $400 billion)
The search engine revolution continues to ripple through to other parts of the business economy.
SupplyFrame, of Pasadena, Calif. is the latest to offer a specialized search engine for electronic components — and is also offering useful widgets about… Continue Reading
Mimosa raises $17M for email archiving
Mimosa Systems, an email archiving company based in Santa Clara, has raised $17 million in a third round of financing, and plans to use the cash expand into Europe and Japan.
The market for archiving is strong, and Mimosa trails companies such as Zantaz, of Pleasanton,… Continue Reading
Meru Networks raises $27.6M
Meru Networks, a Sunnyvale, Calif. company that provides WiFi networks for large companies, has raised $27.6 million in a fourth round of funding, according to a regulatory filing cited by PE Week.
D.E. Shaw was joined by existing investors, including Lehman Brothers Venture Partners, Clearstone Venture… Continue Reading
Xyratex acquires Ario Data assets at loss?
Xyratex, a U.K.-based maker of data storage systems, said it will acquire some assets and employees from San Jose’s Ario Data Networks for an undisclosed sum.
Ario’s storage product focuses on RAID, Blade and Bridge technologies.
VentureWire (sub required) suggests the sale was made at a loss,… Continue Reading