HearHere Radio raises $1.7 mln

HearHere Radio said Wednesday that it has raised to-date $1.7 million in Convertible Promissory Notes. The investors include The Associated Press, A.H. Belo Management Services, Whittier Ventures, Ringleader Ventures, individual backers including Chicago venture capitalist Steve Miller, employees, family and friends. HearHere Radio’s flagship app, Rivet News Radio, aims to deliver personalized local, national and world news directly to smartphone users.

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