Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=6710de17-ad6b-49ec-8c57-396fc56ee076 Date 8/19/2015 Company Name Smyte Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94108 USA Company Description Smyte analyzes user behavior and trends across the internet to identify bad actors before they come to your product. Smyte’s modular feature extraction, machine learning, and real-time analysis infrastructure can be customized to specific use cases, … Continue reading “Smyte Obtains $120,000 Seed Financing”
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Roomblocker Lands $120,000 Seed Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=bff21f69-87e0-4704-91af-4b55b6156219 Date 8/19/2015 Company Name Roomblocker Mailing Address 1795 O’Farrell Street San Francisco, CA 94115 USA Company Description Roomblocker is a new way to book and manage group reservations at hotels. We bring people together during special times in their lives – for personal events, for work, or just for fun. Website … Continue reading “Roomblocker Lands $120,000 Seed Funding Round”
Gravitational Garners $120,000 Seed Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=dc8b08ff-8304-4446-b7ab-7034bff5ddef Date 8/19/2015 Company Name Gravitational Mailing Address 3030 16th St. San Francisco, CA 94103 USA Company Description Start selling to high value, enterprise customers in any geography. Increase average revenue per customer without additional development. Website http://www.gravitational.com Transaction Type Accelerator Transaction Amount $120,000 Transaction Round Seed Proceeds Purposes The company will … Continue reading “Gravitational Garners $120,000 Seed Round”
Sourcedna Garners $120,000 Seed Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=7d219e5e-98fe-4ae5-b534-70607e0802b9 Date 8/19/2015 Company Name Sourcedna Mailing Address 4096 Piedmont Ave. Oakland, CA 94611 USA Company Description SourceDNA is an analytics service that has profiled the iOS and Android app stores. We use advanced computer science to understand the binary code in millions of top apps, revealing how they were built and … Continue reading “Sourcedna Garners $120,000 Seed Financing”
Gemnote Lands $120,000 Seed Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=a9a7398c-02cd-49d3-a4a8-7627175f7270 Date 8/19/2015 Company Name Gemnote Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94108 USA Company Description Gemnote sends handwritten cards and custom gifts for companies in the U.S. The gifts are supposed to be thoughtful, personal and things people want to keep and remember. The company designs cards based on the brands, … Continue reading “Gemnote Lands $120,000 Seed Round”
Scopear Garners $120,000 Seed Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=95b2222a-d62c-41b4-bb8d-7c25611df351 Date 8/19/2015 Company Name Scopear Mailing Address 235 Berry Street San Francisco, CA 94159 USA Company Description Scope AR (formerly Scope Technologies) provides the world’s most advanced augmented reality training solutions and products. We are leading the way in this emerging market, using the latest in smart devices, augmented glasses and … Continue reading “Scopear Garners $120,000 Seed Funding”
VOIQ Obtains $120,000 Seed Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=adb1b334-9551-4b34-bf73-80372fc3d9f0 Date 8/19/2015 Company Name VOIQ Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Company Description We have built a platform for SMBs and Enterprises to access a mobile on-demand callforce of millions. We are enabling millions of professionals to become on-demand call representatives and make money through our call app on … Continue reading “VOIQ Obtains $120,000 Seed Funding”
Maderight Lands $120,000 Seed Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=d373ba10-e9e8-4e89-b5db-92c4c3b27617 Date 8/19/2015 Company Name Maderight Mailing Address 1730 S. Amphlett Blvd. San Mateo, CA 94402 USA Company Description We’ve built a vetted consortium of only the best factories so you never have to waste time hunting down your ideal partner. Maderight factories meet the highest standards: Highly-rated by our regular clients … Continue reading “Maderight Lands $120,000 Seed Round”
Triplebyte Garners $120,000 Seed Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=caf7681f-4f3b-47e2-9e94-968dfbe27292 Date 8/19/2015 Company Name Triplebyte Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94108 USA Company Description Triplebyte believe the current technical hiring process doesn’t do enough to help engineers show their strengths. They’re dedicated to building a better process. You can read more about their views on hiring in their manifesto. Website … Continue reading “Triplebyte Garners $120,000 Seed Funding”
Govpredict Obtains $120,000 Seed Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=940c8c28-6569-45c1-ae91-96c2003765be Date 8/19/2015 Company Name Govpredict Mailing Address Undisclosed Washington, DC 94108 USA Company Description Washington’s Information Engine. GovPredict quantifies, tracks, and predicts legislative activity. Website http://www.govpredict.com Transaction Type Accelerator Transaction Amount $120,000 Transaction Round Seed Proceeds Purposes The company will use the proceeds to accelerate its initial development. M&A Terms Venture … Continue reading “Govpredict Obtains $120,000 Seed Funding”
Plateiq Lands $120,000 Seed Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b2b16226-e229-4455-b917-aa05306029be Date 8/19/2015 Company Name Plateiq Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94108 USA Company Description Understand the plate cost of every dish on your menu in realtime. Get alerted when prices on key ingredients go up. Know what you are spending on any category with an interactive and not a static … Continue reading “Plateiq Lands $120,000 Seed Round”
Sywork Garners $120,000 Seed Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=1835e3d5-5bce-4967-982e-b04a1c42339a Date 8/19/2015 Company Name Sywork Mailing Address Undisclosed California City, CA 94107 USA Company Description Sywork is a community of creative workers. Get inspired by watching live or share your own skills. Website http://www.sywork.tv Transaction Type Accelerator Transaction Amount $120,000 Transaction Round Seed Proceeds Purposes The company will use the proceeds … Continue reading “Sywork Garners $120,000 Seed Funding”
Bitmovin Receives $120,000 Seed Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=007dfdb6-3709-4551-aaec-c1483878e8fa Date 8/19/2015 Company Name Bitmovin Mailing Address 315 Olson Way Sunnyvale, CA 94086 USA Company Description Encode your content with the same technology as Netflix and YouTube in a way that it plays everywhere with low startup delay and no buffering. bitmovin encodes your content 100x faster than any other competitor … Continue reading “Bitmovin Receives $120,000 Seed Funding Round”
Convox Lands $120,000 Seed Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=81cf3681-f150-4442-8fdc-c361a02a1f13 Date 8/19/2015 Company Name Convox Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94108 USA Company Description Convox is made of a bunch of early Heroku employees who are — guess what — trying to disrupt Heroku. They say that more than 50 percent of Heroku’s revenue comes not from running modern apps, … Continue reading “Convox Lands $120,000 Seed Round”
Bluecrew Secures $120,000 Seed Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=82094fa3-a4fe-443e-98c3-d83257c82d7e Date 8/19/2015 Company Name Bluecrew Mailing Address 925 Lincoln Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94301 USA Company Description We believe hard work makes us stronger and that anyone who wants to work, should be able to work. Website http://www.bluecrewjobs.com Transaction Type Accelerator Transaction Amount $120,000 Transaction Round Seed Proceeds Purposes The company … Continue reading “Bluecrew Secures $120,000 Seed Funding Round”
Bizzy.io Receives $120,000 Seed Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=859bb254-59e6-4f43-bae9-de7a80fa363b Date 8/19/2015 Company Name Bizzy.io Mailing Address PO Box 20556 Stanford, CA 94309 USA Company Description We use data from your ecommerce shop to learn which customers are most likely to buy your products or services. Over time, we help you identify and keep in touch with customers who are new, … Continue reading “Bizzy.io Receives $120,000 Seed Funding Round”
Shotput Obtains $120,000 Seed Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=ea9e98b2-1561-4777-b898-e059f6c73e96 Date 8/19/2015 Company Name Shotput Mailing Address Undisclosed Menlo Park, CA 94025 USA Company Description Finding outsourced fulfillment is a pain. We make it easy by providing exact pricing upfront. Sit back and relax. We take care of fulfillment for you. We handle everything after manufacturing through delivery to your customer. … Continue reading “Shotput Obtains $120,000 Seed Funding”
Instawork Secures $120,000 Seed Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=4001323d-9c03-4d45-80a1-f0593c9abedd Date 8/19/2015 Company Name Instawork Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94108 USA Company Description Instawork makes it easy for small businesses to hire quality workers quickly. We source, qualify, and match candidates so you can spend your time managing your business. Website http://www.instawork.co Transaction Type Accelerator Transaction Amount $120,000 Transaction … Continue reading “Instawork Secures $120,000 Seed Funding Round”
Picktrace Receives $120,000 Seed Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=89ab6995-7b1c-400e-9d6c-f9405b24a84c Date 8/19/2015 Company Name Picktrace Mailing Address 278 Monroe Drive Mountain View, CA 94040 USA Company Description We developed PickTrace as a response to our own farm’s needs for a harvesting management tool. Today, it has grown into a suite of tools designed to help growers manage their entire operation. We … Continue reading “Picktrace Receives $120,000 Seed Funding Round”
Lugg Obtains $120,000 Seed Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=60eb94d0-24cd-45f2-ba72-fd8193a3e9f3 Date 8/19/2015 Company Name Lugg Mailing Address 78 1st St. San Francisco, CA 94105 USA Company Description Lugg’s insurance covers your items up to 100% of the value if our movers are responsible for any damages. Website http://www.lu.gg Transaction Type Accelerator Transaction Amount $120,000 Transaction Round Seed Proceeds Purposes The company … Continue reading “Lugg Obtains $120,000 Seed Funding”
Nuance Adapts Its Desktop Dragon Dictation Software For Mobile Devices
People who find it easier to write reports and other text documents by using Nuance Communications’ Dragon dictation software for the desktop will soon have another option—dictating from their mobile devices. Burlington, MA-based Nuance (NASDAQ: [[ticker:NUAN]]) announced the launch of four new products today—including updates of its desktop software. But the really new twist is … Continue reading “Nuance Adapts Its Desktop Dragon Dictation Software For Mobile Devices”
100 Years But Only One Drug: Sickle Cell Patients Wait For Help
Last week, 100,000 Americans with sickle cell disease and millions more around the world got encouraging news. Investors gave a vote of confidence, in the form of a $120 million IPO, to Global Blood Therapeutics (NASDAQ: [[ticker:GBT]]), a four-year-old biotech working on a pill that could become the biggest medical advance ever for the disease. … Continue reading “100 Years But Only One Drug: Sickle Cell Patients Wait For Help”
Datameer Snags $40M Series E for International Expansion
Datameer, the San Francisco-based data analytics provider, has received a $40 million round of Series E funding to help it expand globally. The company was founded in 2009 and uses the open source Hadoop distributed computing framework, meant to help businesses run analytics of large data sets, Datameer says. The Series E round was led … Continue reading “Datameer Snags $40M Series E for International Expansion”
Platform9 Lands $10,000,000 Series B Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=ff8d3485-1b5d-4d23-b574-14ff730cfc9d Date 8/18/2015 Company Name Platform9 Mailing Address 350 Altair Way Sunnyvale, CA 94086 USA Company Description Platform9 pools your servers, storage and networking into a private cloud that can be shared by teams of users. Our intelligent placement technology ensures optimal hardware utilization, enforces capacity quotas, and allows administrators to express … Continue reading “Platform9 Lands $10,000,000 Series B Funding”
Apiary Receives $6,800,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=7f8b2caf-de9b-43b8-8d40-18443177a1df Date 8/18/2015 Company Name Apiary Mailing Address 325 9th Street San Francisco, CA 94103 USA Company Description Write an API in 30 minutes. Share it with your teammates or customers. Let them use the API mock to take your API for a spin–without writing any code. Iterate, rinse & repeat. Coding … Continue reading “Apiary Receives $6,800,000 New Round”
OneMob Garners $900,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=98a9ecab-a7c7-4d03-a389-61e82c22874f Date 8/18/2015 Company Name OneMob Mailing Address 480 2nd Street San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Company Description OneMob lets you quickly record and send personal, company branded video and voice messages to your prospects and customers, all while giving you real-time notifications on viewer engagement and automatic tracking in Salesforce. Website … Continue reading “OneMob Garners $900,000 New Financing Round”
Icebreaker Health Obtains $6,600,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=548ff682-ac6b-4cdf-b52c-7c340aceb576 Date 8/18/2015 Company Name Icebreaker Health Mailing Address 928 Harrison Street San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Company Description Icebreaker Health is based in San Francisco. We’re the first to build a next generation telemedicine platform that combines the best of store-and-forward and synchronous technologies. Our platform delivers standardized care at radically … Continue reading “Icebreaker Health Obtains $6,600,000 New Round”
Grid Dynamics Lands Series B Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=9303d92e-3390-4629-9aec-7f9f3749b11b Date 8/18/2015 Company Name Grid Dynamics Mailing Address 4600 Bohannon Drive Menlo Park, CA 94025 USA Company Description Grid Dynamics is a leading provider of open, scalable, next-generation commerce technology solutions for Tier 1 retail. Retail success is increasingly technology based. Seamless integration across all channels is now mandatory and off … Continue reading “Grid Dynamics Lands Series B Financing Round”
Revel Systems Garners $13,500,000 Series C Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=4943e7b6-af2f-48f1-8f12-e7e382de97c9 Date 8/18/2015 Company Name Revel Systems Mailing Address 170 Columbus Ave 4th Floor San Francisco, CA 94133 USA Company Description Revel Systems is an iPad-based Point of Sale system for restaurants and retail establishments. Revel Systems’ cloud-based POS system is quick, intuitive and powerful. Website http://www.revelsystems.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction … Continue reading “Revel Systems Garners $13,500,000 Series C Financing Round”
Ex-Adaptive CFO Schorno Resurfaces Quickly At 23andMe
Dean Schorno has joined 23andMe, a genetic information company with drug development aspirations, as its chief financial officer and head of operations. Schorno was previously at Seattle’s Adaptive Biotechnologies for a year and before that at Bay Area diagnostics company Genomic Health. Adaptive said last week that Chad Cohen would replace Schorno as CFO.
Reframing the Conversation About Technology and Government
When the conversation turns to government and technology, all too frequently the narrative becomes one of hopelessness. Healthcare.gov, the ancient computer sitting on the desk at the DMV, and the recent attacks by hackers on various government departments all help to reinforce this story of futility. And, inevitably, the questions get framed as, “Why can’t … Continue reading “Reframing the Conversation About Technology and Government”
Branch Metrics Acquires ClassOwl for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=3a4c581f-b781-4c38-935d-b44bbfebc0cb Date 8/17/2015 Company Name ClassOwl Mailing Address PO Box 11027 Stanford, CA 94309 USA Company Description ClassOwl is a social academic platform made by students for students. Rather than having separate planners for school deadlines and social events, ClassOwl provides a single planner that allows students to follow their classes and … Continue reading “Branch Metrics Acquires ClassOwl for Undisclosed Sum”
Grid Dynamics Acquires Qubell for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=1a24bbee-f19c-48e6-9faf-1695cefe512b Date 8/17/2015 Company Name Qubell Mailing Address 4600 Bohannon Dr. Menlo Park, CA 94025 USA Company Description Qubell was founded to address a serious and challenging problem facing enterprises with complex online systems: how to quickly deliver new ways to delight, inform, and entertain today’s connected consumers, without fear that any … Continue reading “Grid Dynamics Acquires Qubell for Undisclosed Sum”
The Latest Emerging U.S. Cybersecurity Threat: Helicopter Parents?
As cyberattacks mount against everything from government agencies to media conglomerates and connected cars, experts are warning that there’s a growing global shortage of the qualified cybersecurity specialists needed to mount a defense. In the United States alone, more than 200,000 information security jobs are unfilled, according to a Stanford analysis of government data. At … Continue reading “The Latest Emerging U.S. Cybersecurity Threat: Helicopter Parents?”
Fresvii Garners $3,987,150 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=3a6cf161-acdc-42c9-900a-3334c1e742b5 Date 8/14/2015 Company Name Fresvii Mailing Address 609 Price Ave. Redwood City, CA 94063 USA Company Description Fresvii’s AppSteroid is a mobile cloud platform designed for smartphone game developers. Developers can easily integrate gaming components, reducing development costs without worrying about game server management. Website http://www.fresvii.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction … Continue reading “Fresvii Garners $3,987,150 New Financing Round”
Stem Garners $45,000,000 Series C Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=06161fe2-cfa7-4c62-b257-4d60428069b8 Date 8/14/2015 Company Name Stem Mailing Address 100 Rollins Road Millbrae, CA 94030 USA Company Description Stem is leading the way to a brighter, more cost-effective energy future. Since 2009, Stem has been analyzing how various types of businesses use electricity and how they are charged for it. Website http://www.stem.com Transaction … Continue reading “Stem Garners $45,000,000 Series C Funding”
Narvar Lands $9,658,156 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=1ba766d3-6413-414d-9f5b-5f613de1a978 Date 8/14/2015 Company Name Narvar Mailing Address 1004 Windjammer Circle Foster City, CA 94404 USA Company Description Narvar is the complete supply chain management platform that’s helping the world’s best brands improve the customer experience. From consideration to fulfillment, and beyond, our solutions deliver world-class, data-driven experiences to better serve your … Continue reading “Narvar Lands $9,658,156 New Financing”
Genee Lands $1,450,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=065134ba-2337-4fd0-8724-711a78c7be9d Date 8/14/2015 Company Name Genee Mailing Address Undisclosed Mountain View, CA 94043 USA Company Description Genee is the first scheduling system that instantly coordinates the right meeting times in the best interest of everyone to provide the productivity and efficiency of a personal assistant for all. Website http://www.genee.me Transaction Type Venture … Continue reading “Genee Lands $1,450,000 New Funding”
Speaktoit Secures $2,999,993 Series C Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=ef1c626c-3c15-4614-acfb-d88340f15129 Date 8/14/2015 Company Name Speaktoit Mailing Address 443 Waverley Street Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA Company Description The Speaktoit Assistant is a virtual buddy for your smartphone that answers questions in natural language, performs tasks, and notifies you about important events. The Assistant saves you time and makes communication with gadgets and … Continue reading “Speaktoit Secures $2,999,993 Series C Round”
West Coast Biotech Roundup: Global Blood, Invitae, GeneWEAVE, Adynxx
Before the arrival of the summer doldrums, Global Blood Therapeutics managed to go public, although “managed” probably isn’t the right word for a debut that beat pre-IPO targets and then doubled its price the first day on the Nasdaq. It’s a big vote of confidence in the South San Francisco, CA-based company, whose lead drug … Continue reading “West Coast Biotech Roundup: Global Blood, Invitae, GeneWEAVE, Adynxx”
To Fight “Superbugs,” Roche Shells Out $190M For Bay Area’s GeneWEAVE
Swiss cancer drug giant Roche has used acquisitions to beef up its diagnostics business over the past few years. And today marks the latest example: an agreement to buy a Bay Area startup in a deal that could be worth as much as $425 million. Roche is paying $190 million up front, and potentially another … Continue reading “To Fight “Superbugs,” Roche Shells Out $190M For Bay Area’s GeneWEAVE”
Front Row Education Secures $5,300,000 Series A Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=63ffde48-16a4-438e-92f9-20d9f1c064be Date 8/13/2015 Company Name Front Row Education Mailing Address 417 A St. Daly City, CA 94014 USA Company Description With Front Row, you can be sure that every single problem your students are working on is based on the Common Core. Our advanced break-down of the Common Core ensures that a … Continue reading “Front Row Education Secures $5,300,000 Series A Funding Round”
eShares Garners $17,000,000 Series B Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=0f993998-f2d9-48aa-9216-463767aab9ee Date 8/13/2015 Company Name eShares Mailing Address 2525 E. Charleston Road Mountain View, CA 94043 USA Company Description eShares was formed to help private companies, as well as investors and employees, move beyond paper records for their shares and options. It does this by transferring their paper stock certificates into electronic … Continue reading “eShares Garners $17,000,000 Series B Funding”
Inverse Receives New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=99d43ba9-7387-4ba1-90bb-573521cbf36a Date 8/13/2015 Company Name Inverse Mailing Address Undisclosed Ssan Francisco, CA 94107 USA Company Description The company is a millennial male-focused digital media startup. Website http://www.inverse.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount Undisclosed Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes were not disclosed. M&A Terms Venture Investor Greycroft Partners Venture Investor … Continue reading “Inverse Receives New Funding”
View Lands $150,000,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=23e078db-6261-4b06-b6e4-6a15e991bd43 Date 8/13/2015 Company Name View Mailing Address 195 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 USA Company Description With built-in intelligence, View Dynamic Glass automatically transitions between clear and variable tint, providing control over the amount of light and heat entering a building. Website http://www.viewglass.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $150,000,000 … Continue reading “View Lands $150,000,000 New Financing Round”
MassDrop Garners $40,000,000 Series B Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=698a7daa-df4c-4614-b82e-da29552e671c Date 8/13/2015 Company Name MassDrop Mailing Address Undisclosed Menlo Park, CA 94026 USA Company Description Discover products and share stories with people who share your passion. Website http://www.massdrop.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $40,000,000 Transaction Round Series B Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes were not disclosed by the company. M&A Terms … Continue reading “MassDrop Garners $40,000,000 Series B Financing Round”
Dr. Frances Kelsey: American Hero, Government Regulator
Dr. Frances Kelsey passed away last week at the ripe old age of 101. She was a true hero in every sense of the word. How did she achieve this status? She did not pull someone out of a burning building. Didn’t dive into a lake to rescue a drowning child. Never threw herself on … Continue reading “Dr. Frances Kelsey: American Hero, Government Regulator”
Moving on From Sarepta, Krieg Lands at Cancer Startup Checkmate Pharma
RNA therapeutics veteran Art Krieg is back. A year after he was abruptly let go by Sarepta Therapeutics (NASDAQ: [[ticker:SRPT]]) amidst a reported boardroom scuffle, Krieg has resurfaced as the CEO of a Cambridge, MA-based startup called Checkmate Pharmaceuticals. The firm is emerging from stealth today with a $20 million round of financing. Checkmate isn’t … Continue reading “Moving on From Sarepta, Krieg Lands at Cancer Startup Checkmate Pharma”
Future Simple Receives $26,500,001 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=db262c28-9357-4752-8ede-066da12c12f9 Date 8/12/2015 Company Name Future Simple Mailing Address 850 N Shoreline Blvd. Mountain View, CA 94043 USA Company Description The company develops software that helps small businesses grow their business. Website http://www.futuresimple.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $26,500,001 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes were not disclosed. SEC regulatory … Continue reading “Future Simple Receives $26,500,001 New Financing Round”
ImpactFlow Lands $5,700,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=68f8acef-5f05-49d3-9cd1-3b1d200d3d1e Date 8/12/2015 Company Name ImpactFlow Mailing Address 2420 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR 94158 USA Company Description ImpactFlow was born from the need to break down barriers between the business and nonprofit worlds, eliminate the hoops in the fundraising process, and make giving back fun for everyone. We partner with nonprofits, … Continue reading “ImpactFlow Lands $5,700,000 New Round”