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DEFINITE READS
As we reported earlier today, ClickEquations was sold to Channel Intelligence and both companies have local venture capital ties. ClickEquations has been funded by Ben Franklin Technology Partners and First Round Capital. Channel Intelligence is an Internet Capital Group “partner company.”
Philly Tech News celebrates 40 years on the NYSE for Safeguard Scientifics. The firm will ring the closing bell next month and has set up a microsite dedicated to the anniversary.
MIGHT BE WORTH YOUR TIME
Several First Round Capital portfolio companies received follow-on investment this week including MovieClips, Kno and Medico.com.
GIVE A GLANCE
According to Form D filings Wynnewood-based Pharma company Immunome Inc. has raised $850k. According to the filings, the firm has raised money five times in the past two years.
First Round Capital also invested $4 million in Roblox, a virtual world for kids.
Megumi Ikeda, Executive Director at Comcast Interactive Capital (now Comcast Ventures), judged a startup competition in the UK.
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