NEW YORK-Direct-to-consumer wireless content provider Thumbplay Inc. said it raised $7.5 million in second-round funding to go along with an undisclosed amount of first round funding. Thumbplay said it will use the new funds to expand its content business.
SoftBank Capital led the latest round, which also included first round investors i-Hatch Ventures. SoftBank Capital managing partner Eric Hippeau will join Thumbplay’s board of directors and SoftBank partner Craig Cooper will become a board observer.
