Martini Media Network (http://www.martinimedianetwork.com), a leading media network targeted to affluent individuals, today announced that it has raised financing from Venrock and added Brian Ascher and David Siminoff to its board of directors.

By JESSICA GUYNN By Jessica Guynn Los Angeles Times MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. Reid Hoffman is a big man in Silicon Valley, and his stature just keeps growing. It all began in the bleak aftermath of the dot-com bust, when despondent entrepreneurs and investors were throwing in the towel.

SlideShare, Inc., the world's largest community for sharing presentations, today announced it has secured $3 million in series A funding, led by Venrock. As part of this round, SlideShare will be adding David Siminoff, a general partner at Venrock, to its board of directors.

A consortium of key players in the evolution of Internet applications and digital media today announced the agreement to create a unique new investment vehicle to seed and grow Web 3.0 innovation in Southern California.

PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- TONIC, a Silicon Valley company offering exclusive, limited edition merchandise and services benefiting global causes, today announces its Board of Creators.