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Elemental Technologies grabs $14.5M

Elemental Technologies, which helps media companies connect consumers with video content using software-defined solutions, announced it has raised $14.5 million in new funding. Telstra led the round, with additional participation from Sky and existing investors.

Orchestro raises $9.8M

Orchestro, a maker of business analytics and automation software for retailers and consumer packaged goods companies, announced it has raised $9.8 million in new funding. Novak Biddle Venture Partners led the round, with additional participation from Orchestro investors, including CNF Investments and New Markets Venture Partners.

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Celebrity crossword app maker PuzzleSocial secures $3M

PuzzleSocial, maker of an ap called “Daily Celebrity Crossword,” announced it has secured $3 million in funding today at a $15 million valuation. App development company KiwiTech led the round for New York-based PuzzleSocial.

Digital crossword puzzle company PuzzleSocial raises $3 million in funding

Here’s a six-letter word every company likes to hear: funded. PuzzleSocial has completed a $3 million Series A funding round led by Kiwi Tech. Other investors included Thayor Bigelow (former president of HBO) and Mark Wachen of Upstage Ventures. In total, the company has raised $4.8 million.

Client management app Front Desk raises $2.8M

Seattle-based Front Desk, maker of a client management service for small businesses, today announced it has secured at least $2.8 million in a public filing. The company intends to raise as much as $4 million, according to the filing.