Link_A_Media takes $18M for data recovery
Link_A_Media Devices, maker of technology used to recover and transmit data on storage devices, has brought in $18 million in a first round of funding. The Santa Clara, Calif. company is backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Keynote Ventures, SunAmerica Ventures, and Itochu Technology Ventures.
Verimatrix raises $20M for TV content security
Verimatrix, a company that develops software and equipment to keep cable television from being illicitly intercepted by non-paying customers, has raised a third round of funding.
The company did not disclose the amount in a press release, but several sources, including Xchange, are reporting that it was $20 million.
Aside from traditional cable broadcasting, Verimatrix also works with IPTV, digital video broadcasting (DVB), and mobile delivery. It also provides forensic watermarking that resides in the video stream… Continue Reading
CrownPeak raises $6M for web content management
CrownPeak, a startup that offers online software to help companies manage their web content, has raised $6 million in a second round of funding.
This round brings CrownPeak’s total funding to $10.25 million. It was led by SunAmerica Ventures, with backing from existing investors Sigma Partners and Altos Ventures.
The Los Angeles startup says its customers include 3M, Hyundai Motors and Home Depot. Through its website ContentManagement.com, CrownPeak also offers a more affordable solution for small- and… Continue Reading
Roundup: Google’s space-algae plans, Visto’s cries IPO, more
Here’s the latest action:
1)Google’s hires astronaut, funds algae-in-space research
2) Google slowly but surely moves apps to work offline
3) AdaptiveBlue makes its “Smart Links” smarter
4) YieldBuild wants to improve the placement and color of text ads
5) Technology to let machines drive cars is six to eight years away
6) Network Physics dies, sells assets to Opnet Technologies
7) Facebook sued for messaging
Visto declares it wants to go public for fourth year in a row
9) NBC Universal has pulled… Continue Reading
Siimpel raises $21.5M for imaging technology for cellphones
Siimpel Corp., an Arcadia, Calif., maker of imaging technology for cellphone cameras, has raised $21.5 million in a fourth round of funding.
SunAmerica Ventures led the round. Other investors include Motorola, Qualcomm and Micron Technology and existing backers Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Scale Venture Partners, Global Catalyst Partners, Portage Venture Partners and Zone Venture Partners.
The company improves imaging for camera technology in cellphones, using MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems), optics, electro-optical design, image sensors, packaging and camera electronics.