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17zuoye

$100M / Series D

17zuoye is an online learning platform for K-12 students, teachers and parents. Founded in 2007, the site has over 7 million students on its platform and is valued at around $600 million.

China

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Livefyre

$32M / Series D

Livefyre helps companies engage consumers through a combination of real-time content, conversation and social curation. Founded in 2009, Livefyre has raised $67 million to date and serves 1,500 customers.

San Francisco CA · Brand Marketing · Content · Real Time

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Machinima

$24M / Series E

Machinima is an online entertainment network that features clips and teasers from numerous video games. The company currently reaches 170 million monthly unique viewers and will use the new funding to accelerate growth and invest in new technology and content production.

West Hollywood CA · Video · Video Games · Games

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March 4, 2015 - March 6, 2015
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Zeega Zeega acquired by BuzzFeed
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Synack ($25M / Series B)
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ArmorText ($2.0M / Venture)
Grabble (1.2M GBP / Angel)
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Ivera Medical acquired by 3M
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