DataSphere Technologies is an online marketing company based in Bellevue, Wa, led by CEO Satbir Khanuja. The company provides services to help local businesses build their brands and reach new customers, including exclusive associations with local media brands, a large local coupon network, custom video ads, Facebook integration, mobile marketing and email campaigns. Its platform also offers content and sales solutions to major media companies such as Gannett, Meredith Corporation, Raycom Media, Local TV LLC, Fisher Communications and Hubbard Broadcasting. The company intends to use the new capital to expand its service offerings and sales capacity. The article does not disclose revenue or user metrics. The business works with both local advertisers and large media companies through its content and sales solutions. DataSphere Technologies provides media companies with hyperlocal web technology and ad-sales solutions designed to improve website monetization and visitor experience. Its network of websites includes Gannett, Raycom Media, LocalTV LLC, Fisher Communications and Hubbard Broadcasting. The company recently raised a $10M Series C to support growth. Proceeds will be used to accelerate the build-out of community websites and to further enhance product offerings. Over the last 12 months DataSphere has experienced significant growth, closing agreements with additional media companies and adding over 150 new employees. The company expects to add a further 150 hires by the end of the year.

Total raised

$18M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Series D

Latest activity

Mar 2012