Corus leads $12 mln funding of KIN, partners in KIN Canada launch
Canadian media and entertainment company Corus Entertainment Inc has led the US$12 million Series C financing of KIN, a lifestyle-focused digital media specialist based in Santa Monica, California. Also participating in the round was Emil Capital and existing U.S. investors Mayfield Fund, General Catalyst Partners and Rustic Canyon Partners. KIN, which owns the female-focused lifestyle network KIN Community, will use the funding for talent acquisition and support, expansion of its advertising sales team, original programming and new development opportunities. Concurrent with the deal, the company launched KIN Canada in partnership with Corus.
22 September 2014•4 mins read
