Tech Company Financing Transactions

Spongecell Funding Round

Spongecell, based in San Francisco, secured funding from Safeguard Scientifics and private investors.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
2/8/2012
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
Unknown
Round
Series B
Investors

Safeguard Scientifics (Lead Investor) (Erik Rasmussen)

Proceeds Purpose
Proceeds will be used to fund Spongecell's continued expansion including product development, sales and marketing, executive and staff recruitment, and other working capital needs.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Digital Media & VR & AR
Mailing Address
110 Sutter St. 7th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
USA
Email Address
Overview
Spongecell transforms standard banner ads into dynamic flash ads with rich media-like functionality. The multi-media ads engage audiences longer, use no more real estate than a standard banner ad, and keep users on the publisher's page.
Profile
Spongecell LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Spongecell Company Twitter Account
Company News
Spongecell News
Facebook
Spongecell on Facebook
YouTube
Spongecell on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Ben Kartzman
  Ben Kartzman LinkedIn Profile  Ben Kartzman Twitter Account  Ben Kartzman News  Ben Kartzman on Facebook
Chief Operating Officer
Andres Morón
  Andres Morón LinkedIn Profile  Andres Morón Twitter Account  Andres Morón News  Andres Morón on Facebook
Chief Technical Officer
Byron Ellis
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VP - Client Services
Amanda Glen
  Amanda Glen LinkedIn Profile  Amanda Glen Twitter Account  Amanda Glen News  Amanda Glen on Facebook
VP - Product Management
Anthony Yam
  Anthony Yam LinkedIn Profile  Anthony Yam Twitter Account  Anthony Yam News  Anthony Yam on Facebook


 

 

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