Comcast is among the investors in Closely's $3m series A, which brings its total equity funding to $6.6m.

US-based Closely, the provider of a digital marketing platform known as Perch that tailors reviews, real-time promotions and social media news for small business owners and their competitors in one place, has raised $3m in series A funding.

Grotech Ventures led the round, with Comcast Ventures, the corporate venture unit owned by media company Comcast, Steadfast Venture Capital and CNF Investments all participating. The investment will be used to enhance Perch and to provide better support for small businesses in…