KickApps raises another $14M to build social networks
KickApps, a startup that enables customers to build their own social networks, has raised $14 million in a third round of funding.
As every company in the world tries to add “social” features to their web site, the number of “white label” social network startups has exploded. In April, Ning, perhaps the best-known player in this field, raised another $60 million at a $500 million valuation. So for KickApps, the challenge is two-fold: To stand out… Continue Reading
Yahoo buying Maven Networks, to serve online video ads for big media
update 2/12: The acquisition price has been confirmed at $160 million.
Yahoo is buying a broadband television distribution company called Maven Networks, for $150 million, according to Techcrunch and for between $160 million and $170 million according to NewTeeVee.
If true, Maven will be a promising new way for Yahoo to sell more online video ads that run on large media companies’ videos.
Maven hosts videos for large media companies, then offers ways to syndicate videos, including video… Continue Reading