Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Science Backs FameBit For YouTube Influence Marketplace

Los Angeles-based startup studio and incubator Science Inc. is backing YouTube influence marketplace FameBit, as part of a seed funding round. Famebit--which is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada--said it raised a total of $1.5M in funding from Science, as well as 500Startups and DeNA. The startup was founded by David Kierzkowski and Agnes Kozera. The company has been part of 500 Startups' latest San Francisco acclerator class since earlier this year. FameBit's service helps match advertisers with YouTube influencers, mostly for sponsored content and endorsements within that YouTube content. More information »

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