Goldhirsh’s Good Raises First Round From Negroponte, Others; Consolidates

Good, the media/online company founded by Ben Goldhirsh, has closed its first official round of funding, though the amount was not disclosed. The round was raised led by Goldhirsh himself, and included several angel investors, including Nicholas Negroponte, the company said. The company, based in Los Angeles, has consolidated Reason Pictures, Good Magazine and Good Digital under a new single entity it is imaginatively calling Good Worldwide. The focus of the media company is social good, from individuals, businesses and non-profits. As part of this consolidation, Craig Shapiro was named President of the entire company; previously Shapiro led Good