New York’s TouchTunes Interactive Networks raised $45 million according to a press release issued Wednesday. Thirteen-year-old TouchTunes provides digital jukeboxes to restaurants and bars across North America. The new funding comprises a $40 million investment from 3i, for a minority stake in TouchTunes, and a $5 million investment from majority shareholder VantagePoint Capital Partners. TouchTunes said in the press release the new funding will help it expand into Asia and Europe.
Author: João-Pierre S. Ruth
After more than thirteen years as a business reporter in New Jersey, João-Pierre S. Ruth joined the ranks of Xconomy serving first as a correspondent and then as editor for its New York City branch. Earlier in his career he covered telecom players such as Verizon Wireless, device makers such as Samsung, and developers of organic LED technology such as Universal Display Corp.
João-Pierre earned his bachelor’s in English from Rutgers University.
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