The media company joined backers including two other corporates, Comcast and Liberty Media, in a round that raised Tastemade's overall funding to more than $40m.

US-based, food-focused media network Tastemade has raised $25m in a series C round led by media firm Scripps Networks Interactive.

Other corporate participants in the round included Liberty Media, a holding company with interests in television programming and e-commerce, and Comcast Ventures, the corporate venturing affiliate for Comcast. Returning investors Raine Ventures and Redpoint Ventures also took part.

Founded in 2012, Tastemade offers a social network and advertising platform for chefs, restaurants and food enthusiasts to share recipes, pictures and…