Crimson Hexagon is announcing that it has raised $20 million in additional equity funding. Founded in 2007, the Boston-headquartered company helps brands and ad agencies track conversations across social media. It says its customer base has grown by more than 65 percent in the last 12 months and now has 10,000 active users. Customers include Starbucks, Walmart and NBC. Crimson Hexagon… Read MoreSocial media analytics service Crimson Hexagon raises $20M
Crimson Hexagon is announcing that it has raised $20 million in additional equity funding. Founded in 2007, the Boston-headquartered company helps brands and ad agencies track conversations across social media. It says its customer base has grown by more than 65 percent in the last 12 months and now has 10,000 active users. Customers include Starbucks, Walmart and NBC. Crimson Hexagon… Read More
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