Jingle Networks raises USD7.5m

Jingle Networks, which operates  free call directory services such as Free411, has raised USD7.5m in a fourth round of funding from undisclosed investors. The company has previously raised more than USD74m, from Goldman Sachs, Hearst IDG Ventures, Liberty Associated Partners and Comcast Interactive Capital.

Jingle Networks provides users with free directory services in return for a 10-second advert at the beginning of the phone call.