Mumbai: Independent animation network aniBoom has closed a $10 million Series B round of funding led by Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ) and DFJ Tamir Fishman Ventures and existing investor Evergreen Venture Partners. The company will leverage the new financing to expand operations, fund short form premium content for web and mobile platforms, and develop original animation series for television.

"The new media content space and specifically animation is growing at an explosive rate. aniBoom created a disruptive model harnessing the power and reach of digital distribution to generate tremendous opportunities for animated content created by a massive network of independent professionals around the globe," said DFJ managing director Andreas Stavropoulos.

Evergreen Venture Partners general partner Erez Shachar, who led the first round of financing in the company, stated, "In aniBoom we recognized a solid business model and an exceptional creative team led by Uri Shinar. aniBoom’s track record has been impressive since its launch and we are positive that aniBoom will continue to succeed and to be a leader in its field."

"In teaming up with DFJ and DFJ Tamir Fishman Ventures, we are proud to partner with one of the top venture firms in the world," aniBoom founder and president Uri Shinar said. "aniBoom is the innovator of the now very hot virtual digital animation studios and animation incubation model, and to see the major media and entertainment powers following suit is a strong endorsement of our vision."
 
aniBoom’s new and existing investors represent a formidable capital group that spans the US, Europe and Israel.