Robocast Inc, which owns the patents for the now ubiquitous AutoPlay for Streaming, has secured 2 NRP Managers – an investment group led by Benjamin Lurie – as lead investor for its B round.

A personal follow-on investment has also been made by the group’s Chief Administrative Officer Theodore (Ted) Theophilos. Others plan to follow shortly.

Benjamin Lurie is Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of 2 NRP Managers, the investment office for Ann Lurie and various Lurie Family trusts. He is a seasoned investment professional who focuses on evaluating new investments and monitoring existing investments in technology, services and real estate.