Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Outside.in the web's leading platform for neighborhood news and conversation got VCs funding

What Company Is Offering:
Outside.in is the web's leading platform for neighborhood news and conversation. Outside.in's technology dynamically maps web content to offline locations, which enables hyperlocal news discovery and sharing for consumers and provides powerful tools for content creators of all sizes. The company was founded by Web pioneer and bestselling author Steven Berlin Johnson and acclaimed social media creator John Geraci.

How Much They Got From VCs:

Outside.in the web's leading platform for neighborhood news and conversation, announced the hiring of Mark Josephson, former President of Seevast Corp. and General Manager of About.com. The company also announced a round of financing that includes existing investors Union Square Ventures, Milestone Venture Partners, Betaworks, and a group of prominent angel investors led by George Crowley. A new investor, the New York City Investment Fund, also joined the round.



This round of financing will fund the continued development of industry-leading consumer tools available at www.outside.in, as well as the expansion of the suite of products and services that empower content publishers of all sizes.

More at:www.outside.in

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