Software and e-commerce platform WebLinc has raised $6m in series A funding from Safeguard Scientifics, 10 years after the company's inception in 1994

US-based e-commerce platform WebLinc has raised $6m in series A funding from medical device group Safeguard Scientifics. 

WebLinc is a e-commerce platform and service provider for online retailers .The funding will be used for product development, expanding the company’s marketing and sales team and building third party relationships.

As part of the deal, Erik Rasmussen, managing director, technology at Safeguard, will be joining WebLinc’s board of directors.