Tech Company Financing Transactions

hi5 Networks Funding Round

On 7/13/2010, hi5 Networks landed $14 million in Series B funding from Crosslink Capital and Mohr Davidow Ventures.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
7/13/2010
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$14,000,000
Round
Series B
Investors

Crosslink Capital (Lead Investor) (James Feuille)

Mohr Davidow Ventures

Proceeds Purpose
The new funding will accelerate hi5's expansion into social gaming and virtual goods.

Company Information

Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
Internet & IoT
Mailing Address
55 Second Street 400
San Francisco, CA 94105
USA
Email Address
Overview
While on hi5, members discover friends, artists, and content. hi5 provides a platform for established artists, underground talent, and everyday people to all gain prominence amongst a worldwide audience. Our members voice their opinions and increase the significance of an artist, a person, or a piece of content.
Profile
hi5 Networks LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
hi5 Networks Company Twitter Account
Company News
hi5 Networks News
Facebook
hi5 Networks on Facebook
YouTube
hi5 Networks on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
William Grossman
  William Grossman LinkedIn Profile  William Grossman Twitter Account  William Grossman News  William Grossman on Facebook
Chief Technical Officer
Alex John
  Alex John LinkedIn Profile  Alex John Twitter Account  Alex John News  Alex John on Facebook
VP - Bus. Development
Karthik Kongovi
  Karthik Kongovi LinkedIn Profile  Karthik Kongovi Twitter Account  Karthik Kongovi News  Karthik Kongovi on Facebook
VP - Operations
Dan Peterson
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VP - Operations
John Szeder
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VP - Product Management
David Selle
  David Selle LinkedIn Profile  David Selle Twitter Account  David Selle News  David Selle on Facebook


 

 

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