Local Yokel Media, the Stamford-based provider of a "hyperlocal" digital ad platform, has raised $1.8 million in venture capital, according to a new filing by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nine separate investors participated in the offering.

Local Yokel Media is the Internet's first hyperlocal ad platform helping local businesses (and national marketers who want to target locally) to efficiently reach audiences in tightly defined service areas with customized, innovative and effective ad units.