Hoopla Software, with West Chester IT team, raises $8M [Startup Roundup]

WHO’S GETTING FUNDED?

Hoopla Software, the San Jose, Calif.-based company that has its tech team in West Chester, Pa., raised $8 million, according to a release.

The round was led by Trinity Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based VC that has also invested in Center City’s RJMetrics, with participation from Wayne, Pa.-based Safeguard Scientifics, Oakland, Calif.-based Illuminate Ventures and other private investors. Safeguard Scientifics led Hoopla’s Series A in 2012.

Hoopla has 28 employees, nine of whom are based in West Chester, according to a spokeswoman.

WHO’S GETTING BUZZ?

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LifeVest Health, the Center City company focused on workplace wellness incentives, was featured in a WHYY story about how workplace wellness is changing. The startup also got a shout from Senator Cory Booker on his communication channel of choice: Twitter.

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Rick Nucci, Philly Startup Leaders president, held a fireside chat at Venturef0rth earlier this month. Find a recap on the Examiner here.

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