SandForce gathers $21M for flash memory processors
SandForce, maker of flash memory processors, has raised $21 million in a third round of funding. Based in Santa Clara, Calif., the company is backed by TransLink Capital, UMC Capital, LSI Corp., Red Maple Ventures, Darwin Ventures, A-Data Technology, DCM, Storm Ventures and unnamed others.
Dogster still has its bite despite the downturn
Dogster, the social network for dogs and their owners, just converted $425,000 in bridge funds into additional first-round financing, reports VentureWire. After a profitable 2008, raising a second round isn’t as pressing, the company says — citing a broader trend of success for sites catering to pet enthusiasts.
The San Francisco company, which also operates Catster.com, has enjoyed high advertising CPMs for a while now — with a $2 floor, CPMs on its homepage range from… Continue Reading