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Respectance Gets $1.5 Million
Respectance, which is unique among social networks since it's dedicated to remembering those who have died, has taken $1.5 million in a series A funding in a round led by Solid Ventures and Big Bang Ventures. The site also launches officially today, and says it has taken funding at a 'pre-user' stage.

Source: http://mashable.com/2007/07/24/respectance-2/