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OneSpot Raises $5.3 Million

By TechTaffy Desk

Content advertising company OneSpot has completed a $5.3 million Series A round of financing. Mohr Davidow Ventures led the investment, with participation from existing and new investors Mack Capital, RSL Ventures, Capital Factory and Bazaarvoice co-founder Brett Hurt. The investment brings OneSpot’s total funding since launching to $6.8 million.

Mohr Davidow Ventures general partner Bryan Stolle will join OneSpot’s board of directors.

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