Israel-based Kenshoo offers search engine marketing (SEM) services for people trying to optimize the placement of their ads next to search engine results. Among other things, the company lets you automatically figure out which keywords are most effective for your ad campaign.
Last December, the company raised a small round from Sequoia Capital. Now, it has raised another round from European venture firm Arts Alliance. It will use the additional funding to expand its efforts in European markets.
Search engine marketing company Kenshoo raises round from Arts Alliance
April 7, 2008 | Eric Eldon
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