$8m Investment For mobilePeople

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mobilePeople, which specialises in local mobile search and advertising solutions for directory publishers and directory assistance providers, has secured an $8 million investment from venture capitalist, Via Venture Partners.

The funding will allow mobilePeople to expand internationally, and consolidate its position as the leader in the global mobile search and advertising space.

Peter Thorlund Haahr, Senior Partner at Via Ventures, said:

“Via Venture Partners only invests in the best of breed technology and companies and mobilePeople is a case in point. Mobile People has consistently proved that mobile local search and advertising is a fantastic monetisation opportunity and that dedication to customers pays dividends in the long run”.

mobilePeople builds mobile presence, distribution and advertising solutions for any handset utilising its liquidTM Mobile Platform.

The company has offices in Copenhagen, Denmark; London,; Denver, USA; and Melbourne, Australia.