Respectance Raises $1.5 Million - SNS For Lost Loved Ones

PRESS RELEASE -- July 24 -- Respectance, the social network for sharing memories of loved ones, announced it has raised $1.5 million in a series A funding round led by Solid Ventures and Big Bang Ventures. Respectance is formally launching its social networking web to honor lost loved ones through personalized multimedia tributes. The expression of online emotion, coupled with the $450 million sympathy card biz and $11 billion spent on funerals annually represent strong market opportunity for Respectance. FULL ARTICLE @ BUSINESS WIRE