Hardmetrics Raises $5 Million

Hardmetrics Inc., a Philadelphia-based provider of “end-user self-service” performance management solutions, has raised $2 million in Series A funding, plus another $2 million in earn-out commitments. NextStage Capital and Osage Ventures co-led the deal, and were joined by return backer SilkRoad Equity. www.hardmetrics.com < ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />