Startups have spent years trying to dethrone Craigslist as the ruler of selling used goods—and if not to dethrone, at least to capture some of its users for their apps. Now a new generation of competitors has risen up, all with the goal of converting some of the website’s 50 billion or so monthly pageviews … Continue reading “Startups Vie for “Craigslist Killer” Title As Mobile Claims Focus”
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Look Out, Comcast: Webpass Brings Wireless Internet Service to Boston
There’s a new player in the local Internet service provider wars. Its name is Webpass, and before you renew your cable or DSL contract with Comcast or Verizon, you might want to check it out. Webpass offers very high-speed Internet connections of 100, 200, or 500 megabits per second (Mbps) for residential customers, and the … Continue reading “Look Out, Comcast: Webpass Brings Wireless Internet Service to Boston”
Cnex Labs Lands $18,834,669 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=c59e1e3c-4f97-41a6-9410-04d1551a6585 Date 4/27/2015 Company Name Cnex Labs Mailing Address 560 S. Winchester Blvd San Jose, CA 95128 USA Company Description CNEX Labs is based in the United States. The company provides big data storage solutions. Website http://www.cnex-labs.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $18,834,669 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes were … Continue reading “Cnex Labs Lands $18,834,669 New Financing Round”
Waygum Garners New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=ef648cdc-6412-4892-a3a6-67c0cbf92202 Date 4/27/2015 Company Name Waygum Mailing Address Undisclosed Dublin, CA 94568 USA Company Description Waygum is a Mobile App Platform that delivers the last mile mobile layer for Industrial Internet of Things (IoT). Website http://www.waygum.io Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount Undisclosed Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes were not … Continue reading “Waygum Garners New Round”
Headout Receives $1,800,000 Seed Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=91ea2a0a-ac2b-407a-bb87-737a77760d13 Date 4/27/2015 Company Name Headout Mailing Address 44 Castro Street Mountain View, CA 94041 USA Company Description At Headout, we want to help you rediscover the joy of traveling by bringing the best tours, activities and attractions in your destination right to your mobile device. So ditch the tour guide and … Continue reading “Headout Receives $1,800,000 Seed Financing Round”
Dash Robotics Obtains $1,400,000 Seed Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=095af008-30b3-414a-b1a6-cc29f9669b3f Date 4/27/2015 Company Name Dash Robotics Mailing Address 2214 Prince Street Berkeley, CA 94705 USA Company Description After years of soldering, gluing, programming, and working with biologists, we created Dash by bringing together the flat construction process with the bio-inspired dynamics that make running possible. Website http://www.dashrobotics.com Transaction Type Venture Equity … Continue reading “Dash Robotics Obtains $1,400,000 Seed Financing”
EndoGastric Solutions Secures $1,288,315 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=316f65e9-2dfc-45f3-966e-de17dcad45a3 Date 4/27/2015 Company Name EndoGastric Solutions Mailing Address 1900 O’Farrell Street San Mateo, CA 94404 USA Company Description EGS leverages the most current wisdom in gastroenterology and surgery in developing new transoral incisionless procedures and products to advance the state of the art in treating gastrointestinal diseases. Website http://www.endogastricsolutions.com Transaction Type … Continue reading “EndoGastric Solutions Secures $1,288,315 New Financing Round”
Staples Acquires Makr for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b4ff773c-f760-49d1-9a97-0b17829b7304 Date 4/27/2015 Company Name Makr Mailing Address 1625 North Market Blvd Sacramento, CA 95834 USA Company Description Makr is a design app for next-generation makers: the creative entrepreneur, the DIYer, the next-level home entertainer. Headquartered in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we’re inspired every day by our local maker community. Website http://www.makrplace.com Transaction Type … Continue reading “Staples Acquires Makr for Undisclosed Sum”
Chariot Lands $3,000,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=ccd986d0-ea92-431c-b234-8bf67719fd7e Date 4/27/2015 Company Name Chariot Mailing Address 645 Harrison St. San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Company Description Chariot’s frequent shuttles serve you during both commuting hours. The service has an on-time performance of over 90%. Chariot’s passenger vans provide a seat and comfortable ride from a number of centrally-located pickup and … Continue reading “Chariot Lands $3,000,000 New Round”
Visual Supply Obtains $35,000,000 Series B Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=859f2d10-f6bd-4dbf-9c6f-d552ed38a5ec Date 4/27/2015 Company Name Visual Supply Mailing Address 1500 Broadway Oakland, CA 94612 USA Company Description VSCO is an art and technology company building an ecosystem of digital tools, services and community for modern creatives. We are unabashedly by creatives, for creatives, dedicated to those that make, build and create with … Continue reading “Visual Supply Obtains $35,000,000 Series B Financing Round”
Head-Scratching VC Data
Grinding through all of the 1Q15 investment data does not necessarily provide additional clarity as to where the private capital markets are heading. The number of new venture capital funds declined markedly from the torrid pace set in 2014 but new investment activity continue to crush it. Clearly non-VCs are still piling into the early … Continue reading “Head-Scratching VC Data”
Apigee Obtains $86,700,000 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=1e497574-248f-4360-bae4-4361aaa51a2d Date 4/24/2015 Company Name Apigee Mailing Address 10 Almaden Boulevard 16th Floor San Jose, CA 95113 USA Company Description Apigee (NASDAQ: APIC) is for a new internet of APIs – where billions of mobile, tablets, and set-top apps connect in a web that has moved beyond the browser. Website http://www.apigee.com Transaction … Continue reading “Apigee Obtains $86,700,000 New Funding Round”
Entefy Garners $5,360,231 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=8d96dec0-cd41-4de6-ad26-c9719587e156 Date 4/24/2015 Company Name Entefy Mailing Address 395 Page Mill Road Palo Alto, CA 94306 USA Company Description Entefy aims to be a single application that goes across multiple media platforms, such as e-mail, text, voice, video, social, search and storage into one entity. Website http://www.entefy.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction … Continue reading “Entefy Garners $5,360,231 New Financing Round”
Gengo Secures $5,400,000 Series C Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=aad43685-725d-48c2-9270-d75fd5946174 Date 4/24/2015 Company Name Gengo Mailing Address 307 2nd Avenue San Mateo, CA 94401 USA Company Description Gengo’s unique platform consists of a diverse and growing community of more than 10,000 qualified translators from 114 countries working across 34 languages and 56 language pairs. Website http://www.gengo.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction … Continue reading “Gengo Secures $5,400,000 Series C Financing”
NetSuite Boosts Commerce, Marketing Offerings With $200M Bronto Deal
Seeking to bring together commerce tools and marketing capabilities in a single cloud-based software offering, NetSuite is acquiring marketing software company Bronto Software in a $200 million cash and stock deal. The software platform of Bronto, a privately held Durham, NC, company, automates marketing campaigns and provides tools and analytics intended to help its customers … Continue reading “NetSuite Boosts Commerce, Marketing Offerings With $200M Bronto Deal”
West Coast Biotech Roundup: Juno, Genervon, Tekmira, DNANexus & More
The West Coast this week is home to news about a new immuno-oncology combination, a tiny step forward in Ebola, and a whole lot of hullabaloo over a tiny L.A. biotech developing a drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS). Let’s get to the roundup. —Juno Therapeutics (NASDAQ: [[ticker:JUNO]]) of Seattle and the AstraZeneca (NYSE: [[ticker:AZN]]) … Continue reading “West Coast Biotech Roundup: Juno, Genervon, Tekmira, DNANexus & More”
SnowShoe Raises $1M Round, Releases Kits to Public
SnowShoe, a startup founded in Wisconsin, continues trying to make its mark. This week, it announced the release of new software it says will let anyone “build digital experiences” out of real-world toys. It also announced investors have pumped $1 million into the business. SnowShoe makes what it calls “clever pieces of plastic” that interact … Continue reading “SnowShoe Raises $1M Round, Releases Kits to Public”
Fun Was the Goal, But Learning Sneaks Up On Teen Game Developer
Harrison Yuan, the bright 12-year-old child of two professionals in San Francisco, was destined to attend the city’s private International High School. Then he found a website where he could spend hours playing the kind of online game called a “first-person-shooter.” One of the function keys on his computer now stood for a new command: … Continue reading “Fun Was the Goal, But Learning Sneaks Up On Teen Game Developer”
Smule Secures $26,000,000 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=5763b197-a52d-4337-8829-00c2893181b3 Date 4/23/2015 Company Name Smule Mailing Address 139 Townsend Street San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Company Description In 2008, we set out to create apps that enabled anyone to create, discover, love and enjoy music. And they are creating communities, meeting new like-minded friends, and having fun making music together on … Continue reading “Smule Secures $26,000,000 New Funding Round”
Flipps Receives $1,383,000 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=711347f6-63b3-4344-969d-0d23b8359f12 Date 4/23/2015 Company Name Flipps Mailing Address 55 3rd Avenue San Mateo, CA 94401 USA Company Description Flipps (formerly iMediaShare) transforms the smartphone into a virtual VOD media box and ensures online content and subscriptions are available at any time on any TV screen. Flipps is a cloud-based mobile media discovery … Continue reading “Flipps Receives $1,383,000 New Funding Round”
Folsom Labs Lands $1,000,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=fe1f8ec4-43bf-467d-97b9-78a22bc04b4c Date 4/23/2015 Company Name Folsom Labs Mailing Address 221 Main Street San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Company Description Folsom Labs develops HelioScope, an advanced PV system design tool that integrates system layout and performance modeling to simplify the process of engineering and selling solar projects. Website http://www.folsomlabs.com Transaction Type Venture Equity … Continue reading “Folsom Labs Lands $1,000,000 New Financing”
Gynesonics Garners $3,000,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=6ace908a-ff94-4940-a054-7f2c8845f277 Date 4/23/2015 Company Name Gynesonics Mailing Address 604 Fifth Avenue Redwood City, CA 94063 USA Company Description Gynesonics is a private company that is developing a novel, minimally invasive system to treat uterine fibroid tumors, The VizAblate system. Gynesonics’ disposable, hand-held device combines ultrasound imaging to allow the gynecologist to identify … Continue reading “Gynesonics Garners $3,000,000 New Financing”
Shots Lands $8,500,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=a6cde199-7594-4695-a0e6-80c0fadde502 Date 4/23/2015 Company Name Shots Mailing Address 580 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94105 USA Company Description Shots is a mobile application that allows its users to stay connected with their friends. This application is recommended for iPhones or Android devices, and it builds a safe and positive global community for … Continue reading “Shots Lands $8,500,000 New Financing”
SimplyInsured Lands $1,750,000 Seed Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=613b74b1-fdfc-4b7e-9801-970dec10e613 Date 4/23/2015 Company Name SimplyInsured Mailing Address 100 North Whisman Road Mountain View, CA 94043 USA Company Description SimplyInsured is simple, no-hassle health insurance for small businesses. Our streamlined health insurance manager is 100% online, explained in plain English, and will save you money on your health insurance. Website http://www.simplyinsured.com Transaction … Continue reading “SimplyInsured Lands $1,750,000 Seed Round”
Gigsky Secures $3,050,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=c11fe60d-a79f-471d-8886-97a8aa24e083 Date 4/23/2015 Company Name Gigsky Mailing Address 2390 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94306 USA Company Description GigSky is the first global mobile network designed for travelers. Connectivity is critical to our lives no matter where we are. Traditional carriers focus on their domestic markets and treat international service as … Continue reading “Gigsky Secures $3,050,000 New Financing Round”
3DR Garners $14,700,000 Series C Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=87b09864-65fd-4653-b9cb-af050f4ef09e Date 4/23/2015 Company Name 3DR Mailing Address 1608 4th Street Berkeley, CA 94710 USA Company Description 3DR’s UAV platforms capture breathtaking aerial imagery for consumer enjoyment and data analysis, enabling mapping, surveying, 3D modeling and more. Our technology is currently used across multiple industries around the world, including agriculture, photography, construction, … Continue reading “3DR Garners $14,700,000 Series C Financing”
BurstIQ Garners Seed Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=7272b28d-d668-46d1-833a-e7bb48585da6 Date 4/23/2015 Company Name BurstIQ Mailing Address 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043 USA Company Description Our team of highly experienced professionals and thought leaders create compelling strategic roadmaps, driving disruptive competitive advantage, identifying efficiency enhancements, ensuring cost containment, portfolio analysis, execute program and project recovery, and improving organizational alignment. … Continue reading “BurstIQ Garners Seed Funding”
Photobucket Acquires Milyoni for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=9be1e0e7-a84a-4388-83f2-aa6f07c14a10 Date 4/23/2015 Company Name Milyoni Mailing Address 7901 Stoneridge Mall Road Pleasanton, CA 94588 USA Company Description Transform your social networking strategy into the social commerce age. Some things in retail never change. The right product, the right price at the right place. Today the retail landscape has changed dramatically. Website … Continue reading “Photobucket Acquires Milyoni for Undisclosed Sum”
Classpass Acquires Fitmob for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=39f8e805-e88c-425c-8091-78916cfbe13d Date 4/23/2015 Company Name Fitmob Mailing Address 571 5th St. San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Company Description fitmob is cooking up a new recipe for fitness and we want you to be part of it. fitmob strives to get the world healthy and fit through the power of community. Website http://www.fitmob.com … Continue reading “Classpass Acquires Fitmob for Undisclosed Sum”
Napa Summit 2015: Request Your Invite to Xconomy’s Most Elite Event
What are the forces shaping our innovation future—and who are the leaders who will build it? We can’t promise all the answers, but we can promise an unusually intimate and inspiring discussion of such questions at Xconomy’s most unique and exclusive event. It’s called the Napa Summit: The Xconomy Retreat on Technology, Jobs, and Growth—and … Continue reading “Napa Summit 2015: Request Your Invite to Xconomy’s Most Elite Event”
Dunsire, Forum Pharma Look Beyond Fidelity For Big Alzheimer’s Push
Alzheimer’s disease is a minefield for drug developers. Despite billions of dollars invested by biotechs and pharmaceutical companies, a number of programs have blown up in clinical testing over the past decade. Can a star CEO march the rechristened Forum Pharmaceuticals through that treacherous terrain? Since July 2013, Forum has been helmed by Deborah Dunsire, … Continue reading “Dunsire, Forum Pharma Look Beyond Fidelity For Big Alzheimer’s Push”
Cybersecurity Experts: Internet of Things Punches Holes in Web Defense
Webcams may guard our homes against burglars, and Fitbits may protect us against the flab we’d put on without exercising. But the proliferation of such connected devices is also perforating the Web with millions of holes that hackers can drive through, network security experts reported as the annual RSA Conference on cybersecurity got under way … Continue reading “Cybersecurity Experts: Internet of Things Punches Holes in Web Defense”
OneSignal Lands $2,000,000 Seed Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=05a76206-927f-4552-81a2-0e3f70807870 Date 4/22/2015 Company Name OneSignal Mailing Address Undisclosed Palo Alto, CA 94301 USA Company Description Our easy to use A/B testing feature allows you to maximize conversion by sending out 2 different messages to a subset of your users. You can then decide which message is working better and then send … Continue reading “OneSignal Lands $2,000,000 Seed Round”
Onfleet Secures $2,000,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=8a01a6b4-1b5f-4843-bb73-105ead15d7ad Date 4/22/2015 Company Name Onfleet Mailing Address 767 Bryant St. San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Company Description Managing a delivery operation is complicated and frustrating. Spreadsheets, phone calls, traffic, angry customers, fleet maintenance. Headaches. We knew there had to be a better way. Website http://www.onfleet.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount … Continue reading “Onfleet Secures $2,000,000 New Funding”
ZIRX Secures $30,000,000 Series B Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=2517b7c9-e4ad-4901-9e66-109afdb064f2 Date 4/22/2015 Company Name ZIRX Mailing Address 350 Townsend St. San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Company Description What irks us about the experience of parking is not just how much how much time we waste, which can end up being 20 minutes, but also how antiquated the actual transaction is. Parking … Continue reading “ZIRX Secures $30,000,000 Series B Funding”
Color Genomics Garners $15,000,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=18d4340a-97fb-4f47-8ce4-1e8206b6da69 Date 4/22/2015 Company Name Color Genomics Mailing Address Undisclosed Burlingame, CA 94010 USA Company Description We analyze 19 genes known to impact hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risk—including BRCA1 and BRCA2. Our custom software and expert team provide clinical-grade genetic testing at a fraction of the price. Website http://www.getcolor.com Transaction Type … Continue reading “Color Genomics Garners $15,000,000 New Round”
Stringify Receives $6,300,000 Seed Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=011f955e-1699-4d8e-a5b3-3cb3a01cd567 Date 4/22/2015 Company Name Stringify Mailing Address 221 Los Gatos Saratoga Rd. Los Gatos, CA 95030 USA Company Description We are hard at work developing new ways to help you connect your life. This begins with a solution that helps you discover, design and control new experiences by meaningfully connecting those … Continue reading “Stringify Receives $6,300,000 Seed Financing Round”
Knotch Receives $4,000,000 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=49c8c377-cce1-40ae-b7f0-9440b4a2640f Date 4/22/2015 Company Name Knotch Mailing Address 1200 Seaport Blvd. Redwood City, CA 94063 USA Company Description Knotch is the Twitter for the 99%: it gives everyone a stage to express their opinions/thoughts in front of all those who care about the topic in discussion. Website http://www.knotch.it Transaction Type Venture Equity … Continue reading “Knotch Receives $4,000,000 New Funding Round”
Samba TV Obtains New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=1140c444-5ec4-4bdf-9e33-dee9872525db Date 4/22/2015 Company Name Samba TV Mailing Address 528 Folsom Street San Francisco, CA 94105 USA Company Description Samba TV (formerly Flingo) is a smart TV apps publishing and advertising company that provides users with interactive TV experiences. Samba TV’s proprietary technology is built directly into a TV or set-top box … Continue reading “Samba TV Obtains New Funding”
Raise Labs Secures $4,500,000 Series A Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=fb71bcdc-b60e-4d13-8bbe-fe07ddff8c47 Date 4/22/2015 Company Name Raise Labs Mailing Address 180 Capp St. San Francisco, CA 94110 USA Company Description We’re bringing together experienced educators and technologists to fix the way students earn scholarships for higher education. Website http://www.raise.me Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $4,500,000 Transaction Round Series A Proceeds Purposes Owl … Continue reading “Raise Labs Secures $4,500,000 Series A Financing Round”
Spirox Inhales $18.5M to Advance Nasal Surgery Device
Spirox, a Menlo Park, CA-based medical device company, has raised $18.5 million to commercialize a device meant to make a portion of surgeries that repair nasal obstructions less invasive. The company raised the Series B round from East Coast venture capital firms Venrock and Aisling Capital, as well as existing investors Aperture Venture Partners, Correlation … Continue reading “Spirox Inhales $18.5M to Advance Nasal Surgery Device”
Gene Therapy Upstart Dimension Nabs $65M From “Crossover” Backers
The race is on to be the first to market with a gene therapy for hemophilia. And one of the entrants just got a big round of funding in what looks like a prelude to an initial public offering. Cambridge, MA-based Dimension Therapeutics has raised a $65 million Series B round from a group of … Continue reading “Gene Therapy Upstart Dimension Nabs $65M From “Crossover” Backers”
CARDFREE Garners $4,000,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=591d274f-644e-4ef8-8913-230337b3b6db Date 4/21/2015 Company Name CARDFREE Mailing Address 110 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94104 USA Company Description The CARDFREE mobile merchant platform offers a one-stop commerce solution that enables merchants to deepen engagement and enhance every aspect of the customer experience. Website http://www.cardfree.com Transaction Type Debt Transaction Amount $4,000,000 Transaction Round … Continue reading “CARDFREE Garners $4,000,000 New Financing Round”
Poshmark Obtains $25,000,000 Series C Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=7f3c3077-8cef-4f30-b129-790d6e689783 Date 4/21/2015 Company Name Poshmark Mailing Address 1350 Willow Road Menlo Park, CA 94025 USA Company Description At Poshmark, we are creating a fun and simple way to buy and sell fashion – right from your iPhone. Website http://www.poshmark.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $25,000,000 Transaction Round Series C Proceeds … Continue reading “Poshmark Obtains $25,000,000 Series C Funding Round”
Shyp Obtains $50,000,000 Series B Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=1080ce38-9f78-4050-8155-d0ff98b7ffe7 Date 4/21/2015 Company Name Shyp Mailing Address 1730 Waller Street San Francisco, CA 94117 USA Company Description A Shyp Hero (driver) arrives at your home or office, safely takes your unpackaged item(s), professionally packages it off-site, and sends it on its way. You only pay the cost of the shipping (no … Continue reading “Shyp Obtains $50,000,000 Series B Funding Round”
Mixmax Secures $1,500,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=1f7934d7-d9a4-4c7e-a06c-dfb7be41f392 Date 4/21/2015 Company Name Mixmax Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94103 USA Company Description Mixmax makes email as powerful as web pages by enabling actions like completing purchases, confirming expense reports, scheduling events, and answering surveys—all within an email, no plugins required. It’s like Slack for external communication, and its … Continue reading “Mixmax Secures $1,500,000 New Round”
Cnano Technology Limited Garners $15,000,000 Series C Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=82556cb1-1ddd-4137-a9f2-e96e11c6811d Date 4/21/2015 Company Name Cnano Technology Limited Mailing Address 50 California St. San Francisco, CA 94539 USA Company Description Cnano Technology Limited (Cnano) develop and manufaucture carbon nanotube and related products for diverse applications across broad market segments including energy, enviromental/ cleantech, specialty materials, and electronics. Website http://www.cnanotechnology.com Transaction Type Venture … Continue reading “Cnano Technology Limited Garners $15,000,000 Series C Funding”
BlackBerry Acquires WatchDox for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=adfe22b2-2307-41d7-9d69-8f74d75da41a Date 4/21/2015 Company Name WatchDox Mailing Address 299 S. California Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94306 USA Company Description WatchDox enables organizations to access, share and control their critical documents wherever they go: on any tablet, smartphone, or PC, even those beyond the IT department’s control. Website http://www2.watchdox.com Transaction Type M&A Transaction … Continue reading “BlackBerry Acquires WatchDox for Undisclosed Sum”
Impinj Sells 10 Billion Chips, Unlocking Internet of Everyday Things
The real promise of the Internet of Things is connecting not just powered electronic devices, but the countless other everyday items that until recently have remained stubbornly isolated in the physical world. Impinj, a 15-year-old Seattle company, is doing just that with its radio frequency identification (RFID) technology—long in development and now finally achieving large-scale … Continue reading “Impinj Sells 10 Billion Chips, Unlocking Internet of Everyday Things”
Milestones of Innovation 5: Stephanie Kwolek and Kevlar
Let’s hear it for Stephanie Kwolek, a determined, observant, and playful chemist who died last year at the age of 90. She is the inventor-heroine of an artificial fiber stronger than steel called kevlar, which has saved thousands of soldiers and policemen from fatal bullet wounds and is used in everything from cellphones to skis. … Continue reading “Milestones of Innovation 5: Stephanie Kwolek and Kevlar”