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SimpleReach Raises $9M

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Content measurement and distribution company SimpleReach has closed a Series A round of financing round of $9 million. The round was led by MK Capital and included investments from Atlas Venture, Village Ventures and High Peaks Venture Partners. Kirk Wolfe from MK Capital will join the SimpleReach board.

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