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Planting the SeedSeed stage investor Michael Kim sees promise in emerging seed funds and going back to early stage basics
Rivet Games Adds to BoardSan Francisco-based Rivet Games has added Chris Satchell to its board. He joins Jesse Janosov; Steve Anderson, founder at Baseline Ventures; Ron Fisher, partner at Softbank Capital; Jordan Grayson, managing partner at Outpoint Capital; Mike Maples, partner at FLOODGATE; and Scott Sorochak, vice president of Business Development at Rivet Games.
- Wordnik Raises $8M
Lucas Venture Group, Mohr Davidow Ventures, FLOODGATE, Baseline Ventures, Roger McNamee and additional individuals have poured $8 million into Wordnik, a company developing “word navigation systems.” The company also added Bradley Horowitz, vice president of product management for Google, to its board. The Series C round brings the company’s total raised to $12.8 million.
- FLOODGATE Backs Complete Solar Solution
San Carlos, Calif.-based Complete Solar Solution, a seller of residential solar power systems, has closed on an undisclosed amount of Series A funding from FLOODGATE. The money will help the company expand its sales efforts and continue development of its solar electric design and sales platform.
- PixelFish Nabs $4M Led By Bullpen Capital
Online video and marketing company PixelFish has grabbed $4 million in fresh capital, in a round led by Bullpen Capital. Existing shareholders Floodgate and Mack Capital, along with new investors Tomorrow Ventures, 500 Startups and Western Tech also joined in the round. Calif.-based PixelFish will use the money to continue development and to bolstering its sales and marketing efforts.