February 11, 2009 2:34 PM
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Tradual Raises $2.6 Million For Forex-Based Social Media
(PaidContent.org)
This story was written by Joseph Weisenthal.
Given the popularity of individuals speculating on the foreign exchange (currency) markets, this seems inevitable Social media firm Tradual has raised $2.6 million of a $4 million round led by North Bridge Venture Partners, according to peHUB, citing a regulatory filing. The Boston-based company doesn't have a working website yet, so it's not totally clear what they're building, but it's something having to do with Forex and social media. Money meets social networking has been a big trend, with sites like MyTrades, Stockpickr and several others attacking this area.
By Joseph Weisenthal
Given the popularity of individuals speculating on the foreign exchange (currency) markets, this seems inevitable Social media firm Tradual has raised $2.6 million of a $4 million round led by North Bridge Venture Partners, according to peHUB, citing a regulatory filing. The Boston-based company doesn't have a working website yet, so it's not totally clear what they're building, but it's something having to do with Forex and social media. Money meets social networking has been a big trend, with sites like MyTrades, Stockpickr and several others attacking this area.
By Joseph Weisenthal
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