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Wrapp Seals $5.5M Series AWrapp, a social gifting service based in Stockholm, has raised $5.5 million in Series A financing led by Atomico. The company previously raised an undisclosed amount of seed funding this year from Nordic venture firm Creandum. Creandum also contributed to the Series A round.
Entrepreneur Sets Sights on Changing WorldJamie Murray Wells has not yet turned 30, but has already set up two businesses, including Glasses Direct, and invested in a handful of others. The serial tech entrepreneur is now on the hunt for his next game-changing venture
- Quid Seals $10M Series C
San Francisco-based Quid, which develops information analytics software, has closed on a $10 million Series C round. Investors include Skype co-founder Niklas Zennstrom's firm Atomico; Ron Conway; Endeavour Vision; Infocomm Investments, the venture arm of IDA Singapore; and Founders Fund. PayPal co-founder Max Levchin has recently joined the Quid board.
- Russian Trave Site Ostrovok Closes on $13.6M
General Catalyst Partners and Accel Partners led a $13.6 million Series A round for Russian online travel site Ostrovok. The company’s valuation after the round is $35 million. Ostrovok was founded in late 2010 by former Google and Slide employees. The company is a hotels-focused site for Russian consumers.
- Rdio Inks $17.5M In VC
On demand social music service Rdio has raised $17.5 million in venture capital from investors including Mangrove Capital Partners, venture fund Atomico, Skype and other investors including company co-founder Janus Friis. Rdio will use this infusion of cash to expand its footprint to new platforms, and also to expanding its team. Rdio is based in San Francisco.
- MadBid.com Raises £4 Million
MadBid.com, a London-based pay-to-play auction site, has raised £4 million in Series A funding from Atomico Ventures.
- peHUB Wire: Friday, July 23, 2010
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