Smart Destinations takes $10M for online tourist passes
Smart Destinations, a Boston company that sells discounted admission passes to tourist attractions across the country, just landed $7 million in third-round funding and $3 million in debt financing to diversify its offerings. Right now, it hawks unlimited passes usable in 15 cities. For example, its “Go San Francisco Card” grants access to Alcatraz, the AT&T Park Tour, the Exploratorium and 50 other landmarks and events at a 35 percent markdown. The site offers cards… Continue Reading
HiWired raises $9M for technical support
HiWired is a service company that provides technical support for both businesses and consumers, and has customers including OfficeMax and Cox Communications.
Much like a highly successful public company, LivePerson, HiWired offers outsourced live help and support for everything from gadgets to internet installation. It’s based in Needham, Mass.
The $9 million round was the company’s second, led by North Hill Ventures. The investors from HiWired’s previous $5 million round, Kodiak Venture Partners and Sigma Partners, also… Continue Reading