Scoreloop scores $2.8 million in venture financing

Mobile social gaming infrastructure provider Scoreloop announced the close of a $2.8 million financing round led by new investor Earlybird and existing investor Target Partners. Scoreloop collaborates with game developers and publishers to integrate high scores, player challenges, virtual currency and viral distribution features to mobile titles--since launching its platform in May 2009, the firm has partnered with more than 500 registered game developers, with more than 40 Scoreloop-enabled titles now available via Apple's App Store. Scoreloop notes the funding will be earmarked to further develop its technology, go cross-platform and focus on international business development with larger publishers and portals.

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