First Round to Philly? ChoozOn raised $1.5 million [VC Roundup]

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MUST READ

Also in SEC filings, King of Prussia-based ChoozOn has raised $1.2 million. As reported by the Philadelphia Business Journal the service, started by Yahoo vets, helps curate deals from around the web.

In case you missed it, we reported on a job posting by First Round Capital suggests that the company is considering a move to Philadelphia.

MIGHT BE WORTH YOUR TIME

Comcast Interactive Capital is among many firms in SnagFilms’ $7 million round. The company, started by Washingting Wizards and Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, is an independent film publisher focused on leveraging new media platforms.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners has released its Annual Performance Profile for 2011. See your tax dollars at work by reading the PDF link here.

Artists and Instigators wakes from its slumber and is among the firms to fund Dwolla, the Des Moins-based payment service. The Series B round is for $5 million. See more from our good friends at Silicon Prarie.

GIVE A GLANCE

DreamIt Ventures is now actively looking for five Israeli startups.

First Round Capital is among the investors to fund UrbanSitter’s $1.75 million Series A round. The company is a matchmaking service for babysitters and parents.