The SoftBank Ventures Korea-led round increased the angling social network's total funding to $28m, though existing backer Recruit did not participate.

Fishbrain, the Sweden-based creator of a social media platform for the angling community, has received $13.5m in a series B round featuring SoftBank Ventures Korea, a subsidiary of telecommunications company SoftBank.

B Capital Group, the investment firm backed by consulting firm Boston Consulting Group, led the round, which also featured venture capital firms Industrifonden and Northzone.

Fishbrain is a social networking app that enables angling enthusiasts to pinpoint lucrative fishing locations and see what other people are catching. The platform…