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Brand Networks Raises $68M Growth Financing

Brand Networks, a provider of integrated social software solutions and digital marketing services, has raised $68 million in growth financing as a minority investment from AEA Investors.

Two partners from AEA will be joining Brand Networks’ board. Additionally, AEA has appointed Kurt Holstein as an independent board member.

Brand Networks is cash flow positive with triple digit revenue growth year over year since 2010, according to the company. Brand Networks has 135 employees across five offices in Boston, Los Angeles, New York City, Rochester and Toronto.

 

Investment bank Petsky Prunier served as exclusive financial advisor to Brand Networks.

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