Digital Studio Nets $9 Million

Worldwide Biggies Inc., a New York-based developer of digital entertainment for kids, families and young adults, has raised $9 million in Series A funding. NBC Universal and Platform Equity co-led the deal, and were joined by Hearst Corp., Greycroft Ventures and Prism VentureWorks. The company is led by Albie Hecht, former president of both Nickelodeon and Spike TV. www.wwbiggies.com

Press Release:
New York, NY, August 6, 2007