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Los Angeles-based Passenger has raised $8M in a Series C funding, the firm announced this morning. The funding was led by StarVest Partners and included prior investors Shelter Capital Partners and Steamboat Ventures. Passenger, which develops software and consulting services for engaging customers of brands, said that the funding brings the firm’s total raised to $20.5M. Passenger’s software-as-a-service provides online customer communities and social networking features for brands to conduct focus groups and better connect with their customers.
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Santa Monica-based DECA, a venture funded entertainment studio, said today that it has launched BushLeague.tv, a new web site focused on creating original video and blog posts for guys. According to the firm, the site will offer irreverant commentary and topical daily information and news focused on 18-34 year old men. The new site is being hosted and produced by Allison Kingsley, former Groundlings Executive Director, and Matt Kirsh, who is a comedy writer. Other people involved in producing segments include Jim Patton, John Walsh (G4), Joe Borden, Michael Dugan, T…. (more)
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Aliso Viejo-based Smith Micro Software said today that it is collaborating with BT iNet on development of “secure mobile connectivity solutions.” According to the firms, they will offer a combined offering which will provide secure communications between mobile PDAs and enterprise networks. Financial details of the partnership were not disclosed. BT iNet is a unit of telecommunications giant BT plc, which provides Cisco-based LAN and other IT services to customers. Smith Micro Software is a publisher of a number of software titles, including software for the wireless market.
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Irvine-based Boost Mobile, the youth lifestyle mobile phone brand owned by Sprint, said today that it has named Matt Carter as Senior Vice President and General Manager. Carter joins the firm from Sprint, where he was SVP Base Management. Carter has previously served at Bristol Myers, Coca-Cola, Leap Wireless, and BellSouth. Carter will be responsible for Boost’s marketing, sales and distribution, product development, finance, and customer service.
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