Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=84fce84e-4f93-45e6-95f9-7a71d11821ac Date 7/20/2016 Company Name Jolt Mailing Address 550 S California Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94306 USA Company Description Founded with the goal to help companies meet the constant need for employee growth and development, Jolt is an online marketplace that allows companies to book content sessions by leading industry professionals. With … Continue reading “Jolt Lands $2,000,000 Seed Round”
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Capriza Obtains $23,000,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=52ffd322-ab02-4a5e-b86b-a47cf71eca99 Date 7/20/2016 Company Name Capriza Mailing Address 400 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 USA Company Description Deliver enterprise mobile apps for SAP, Oracle or Peoplesoft with Capriza’s codeless mobile app development platform. No coding, APIs or application upgrades. Website http://www.capriza.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $23,000,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed … Continue reading “Capriza Obtains $23,000,000 New Funding”
Pantheon Garners $29,000,000 Series C Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=505b30f8-a048-4b93-98cb-bd3400d2516a Date 7/20/2016 Company Name Pantheon Mailing Address 301 Folsom St. San Francisco, CA 94105 USA Company Description Pantheon lets you effortlessly develop and run Drupal sites that are fast, stable and secure. Website http://www.getpantheon.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $29,000,000 Transaction Round Series C Proceeds Purposes Proceeds will fuel the … Continue reading “Pantheon Garners $29,000,000 Series C Financing”
Blue Cedar Networks Obtains $10,000,000 Series A Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=d64f15c7-79c3-406f-bfa6-d66eb53f1d9c Date 7/20/2016 Company Name Blue Cedar Networks Mailing Address 20 California St. San Francisco, CA 94111 USA Company Description Blue Cedar Networks was founded on the principle that the app is the optimal control endpoint for the modern organization. Website http://www.bluecedar.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $10,000,000 Transaction Round Series … Continue reading “Blue Cedar Networks Obtains $10,000,000 Series A Funding”
Mist Lands $14,400,000 Series A Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=5bb723ba-7bef-447e-96f1-d99e84fb9979 Date 7/20/2016 Company Name Mist Mailing Address 1601 S De Anza Blvd. Cupertino, CA 95014 USA Company Description Mobile user experiences at scale enabled by the next generation of intelligent wireless network that leverage micro services & machine learning. Website http://www.mist.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $14,400,000 Transaction Round Series … Continue reading “Mist Lands $14,400,000 Series A Funding”
Audentes Therapeutics Obtains $75,000,000 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=8dcfedb6-6193-4a3d-b8f2-e6e6691e44f5 Date 7/20/2016 Company Name Audentes Therapeutics Mailing Address 101 Montgomery Street. San Francisco, CA 94104 USA Company Description Audentes Therapeutics (NASDAQ: BOLD) is a biotechnology company committed to the development and commercialization of innovative new gene therapy treatments for people with serious rare diseases. We are a focused, experienced and passionate … Continue reading “Audentes Therapeutics Obtains $75,000,000 New Funding Round”
Is the Future of Cybersecurity in M&A?
Last month Symantec announced its plans to buy Blue Coat for $4.7 billion. Has the consolidation—and creation of this enterprise security giant—put immense pressure on other industry players? In an ideal world, and from the perspective of a venture investor, this would absolutely be the case. In 2015, Cybersecurity startups saw 332 funding deals with … Continue reading “Is the Future of Cybersecurity in M&A?”
Oncorus Bags $57M, Touts Next-Gen Take on Cancer-Fighting Viruses
The field of cancer immunotherapy is so crowded and competitive these days that many companies are trying to stand by touting a next-generation approach. The latest company to do so is Oncorus, a Cambridge, MA-based startup that this morning closed a $57 million from a large group of investors. Oncorus was incubated within MPM Capital last year … Continue reading “Oncorus Bags $57M, Touts Next-Gen Take on Cancer-Fighting Viruses”
GuardiCore Garners $20,000,000 Series B Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=8d49e467-1927-4e8f-a072-6d669d63dd3f Date 7/19/2016 Company Name GuardiCore Mailing Address 201 Spear Street San Francisco, CA 94105 USA Company Description GuardiCore is specially designed for today’s software-defined and virtualized data centers and clouds, providing unparalleled visibility, active breach detection and real-time response. Its lightweight architecture scales easily to support the performance requirements of high … Continue reading “GuardiCore Garners $20,000,000 Series B Funding”
Magnetic Insight Secures $3,000,000 Seed Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=537c58b2-a3c2-4996-b461-9b1b2a1c0259 Date 7/19/2016 Company Name Magnetic Insight Mailing Address 980 Atlantic Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 USA Company Description Magnetic Insight is developing solutions in Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI), a ground-breaking technology that will overcome major deficiencies with current clinical and translational research imaging techniques. Website http://www.magneticinsight.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount … Continue reading “Magnetic Insight Secures $3,000,000 Seed Funding Round”
Kiip Receives $12,000,000 Series C Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=2e57c3cc-14dc-4a18-85d4-b085506e30e3 Date 7/19/2016 Company Name Kiip Mailing Address 970 Folsom Street San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Company Description Brands use Kiip to engage their audience during everyday moments. By rewarding people with free samples, special offers, virtual currency or other items, brands build strong connections during these moments. Website http://www.kiip.me Transaction Type … Continue reading “Kiip Receives $12,000,000 Series C Financing”
Skycure Secures $16,500,000 Series B Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=7e6fe24c-ac88-4f56-8a46-bd7db74dc388 Date 7/19/2016 Company Name Skycure Mailing Address 599 College Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94306 USA Company Description Skycure seamlessly identifies and notifies users and IT personnel about mobile device attacks, and then applies protection based on IT policy. This is achieved by our patent-pending technology, without meddling with either business or … Continue reading “Skycure Secures $16,500,000 Series B Funding Round”
Sift Science Lands $30,000,000 Series C Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=78c37ce8-0f7e-4444-90f9-f382e5051033 Date 7/19/2016 Company Name Sift Science Mailing Address 123 Mission Street 15th Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 USA Company Description Sift Science monitors your site’s traffic in real time and alerts you instantly to fraudulent activity. Website http://www.siftscience.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $30,000,000 Transaction Round Series C Proceeds Purposes … Continue reading “Sift Science Lands $30,000,000 Series C Funding”
The Pan-Cancer Screen: Still Early for Prime Time
Imagine you could go to your doctor once a year for a blood test that would detect nearly every common type of cancer at an early stage. If you had a positive result, some further testing could pinpoint the cancer so you could have it treated before it spread. I would be ecstatic to have … Continue reading “The Pan-Cancer Screen: Still Early for Prime Time”
Scope AR Garners $2,000,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=7c5a4093-6a61-47e4-aee5-56eb4f79c182 Date 7/18/2016 Company Name Scope AR Mailing Address 235 Berry Street San Francisco, CA 94159 USA Company Description Scope AR brings the most advanced Augmented Reality (AR) technology to your industry, driving swift, tangible improvements in cost, efficiency, and quality. Website http://www.scopear.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $2,000,000 Transaction Round … Continue reading “Scope AR Garners $2,000,000 New Financing Round”
Alphabet Energy Secures $23,500,000 Series C Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b1c5d856-df22-411d-bb7a-76e538a49707 Date 7/18/2016 Company Name Alphabet Energy Mailing Address 26225 Eden Landing Road Hayward, CA 94545 USA Company Description Alphabet Energy is a leading innovator in the field of waste heat recovery and manufactures the world’s first low cost thermoelectric generator. Website http://www.alphabetenergy.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $23,500,000 Transaction Round … Continue reading “Alphabet Energy Secures $23,500,000 Series C Round”
RiverMeadow Software Secures $1,500,000 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=2b5bfed2-3556-433f-b160-7d0c8c6ac33b Date 7/18/2016 Company Name RiverMeadow Software Mailing Address 224 Airport Parkway San Jose, CA 95110 USA Company Description RiverMeadow’s Cloud Migration SaaS enables cloud service providers and enterprise customers to rapidly and reliably migrate applications and servers as-is. Website http://www.rivermeadow.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $1,500,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds … Continue reading “RiverMeadow Software Secures $1,500,000 New Funding Round”
Discors Obtains $1,200,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=c30f8595-dc10-428f-bdae-c2930e567337 Date 7/18/2016 Company Name Discors Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Company Description Discors is a San Francisco -based startup that seeks to change how people stay informed on stories that matter. The company was founded by Basil Enan and Akber Malik in September of 2014 and released its … Continue reading “Discors Obtains $1,200,000 New Financing Round”
Civil Maps Garners $6,600,000 Seed Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=f7cfd762-cd71-45b7-8006-ebee4329324d Date 7/18/2016 Company Name Civil Maps Mailing Address 1605 Sonoma Ave. Albany, CA 94707 USA Company Description Civil Maps provides self-learning cognitive perception systems that replicate human context to enable machines to perceive, orient and respond to the physical world. Website http://www.civilmaps.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $6,600,000 Transaction Round … Continue reading “Civil Maps Garners $6,600,000 Seed Funding Round”
Biotech Roundup: Hellos, Goodbyes, “Cures” Delays And Trial News
The week started on a reflective note. Our San Diego editor Bruce Bigelow penned a personal goodbye to entrepreneur Larry Bock, who died last week of pancreatic cancer at the age of 56. And then the news flowed, from a fast reprieve for Juno Therapeutics to no mercy for Elizabeth Holmes. There were other goodbyes: … Continue reading “Biotech Roundup: Hellos, Goodbyes, “Cures” Delays And Trial News”
DCM Ventures Snags $770M, and Three Security Firms Raise Millions
[Updated 7/15/16, 1:24 pm. See below.] This year could be the richest fundraising period for venture capital firms since 2000, according to Thomson Reuters figures so far. Menlo, Park, CA-based DCM Ventures did its bit this week to keep up the pace. DCM, a 20-year-old venture capital firm whose interests straddle the United States and … Continue reading “DCM Ventures Snags $770M, and Three Security Firms Raise Millions”
‘Megadeals’ Dominate Q2 as VCs Invest $15.3B, and Top 10 Deals
Showing little concern for stock-market volatility or worries over the Brexit, venture capital firms pumped $15.3 billion into 961 deals across the United States during the three months that ended June 30, according to the MoneyTree Report on venture capital activity. It was the 10th consecutive quarter that venture firms put at least $10 billion … Continue reading “‘Megadeals’ Dominate Q2 as VCs Invest $15.3B, and Top 10 Deals”
GameOn Secures $2,000,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=ce3cc52b-df86-4ac1-91d0-5c71dec55b64 Date 7/15/2016 Company Name GameOn Mailing Address 550 Bryant St. San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Company Description We’re technologists who love sports. Our mobile app enables fans to chat with their friends while enjoying real-time updates about their favorite teams. We have big plans for the future of the platform, stay … Continue reading “GameOn Secures $2,000,000 New Financing Round”
Scope AR Lands $2,000,000 Seed Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=33842f05-4ee0-4bf5-99b5-832535055b3c Date 7/15/2016 Company Name Scope AR Mailing Address 235 Berry Street San Francisco, CA 94159 USA Company Description Scope AR 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 software to … Continue reading “Scope AR Lands $2,000,000 Seed Round”
Zenrez Obtains $2,000,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=a7f49caa-97cf-4939-b92a-a24e4ad5aa93 Date 7/15/2016 Company Name Zenrez Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Company Description Zenrez is a last-minute booking platform that enables studios to sell spots to price-conscious fitness goers that would otherwise go unsold. Website http://www.zenrez.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $2,000,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds … Continue reading “Zenrez Obtains $2,000,000 New Funding”
Trace Genomics Lands $4,000,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=345ef5e4-9bd0-4a1b-9d24-cc1fc9a6d716 Date 7/15/2016 Company Name Trace Genomics Mailing Address 953 Indiana Street San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Company Description Our proprietary molecular assay for soil-borne pathogens enables affordable detection of hundreds of pathogens and beneficial organisms simultaneously. Our assay is based on genetic sequencing technology, enabling strain-specific identification and quantitation. Website http://www.tracegenomics.com … Continue reading “Trace Genomics Lands $4,000,000 New Funding”
CyberGRX Gets $9M to Manage Security Risks From Business Partners
An interesting cybersecurity startup emerged from stealth mode in Denver today. CyberGRX, which develops cyber risk management software, said it has closed $9 million in Series A funding, led by Allegis Capital. The company’s other investors include a mix of venture firms such as Blackstone, TenEleven Ventures, Rally Ventures, GV, and MassMutual Ventures, and security … Continue reading “CyberGRX Gets $9M to Manage Security Risks From Business Partners”
Why Entrepreneurs Should Care About Inequality and Divisiveness
The horrific news of recent weeks has amplified America’s long-simmering tensions and many divisions, and cast a new and disturbing light on the nature of social and economic inequality in this economy. The shootings that targeted police officers at a peaceful protest in Dallas, which followed the officer-involved shooting deaths of Philando Castile near Minneapolis … Continue reading “Why Entrepreneurs Should Care About Inequality and Divisiveness”
Unity Technologies Lands $181,000,000 Series C Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=848669b8-ecdd-4205-8334-1647ef4ddfd6 Date 7/14/2016 Company Name Unity Technologies Mailing Address 795 Folsom Street San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Company Description Unity is all about technology that’s both uniquely usable and extremely powerful. Focusing on clear interplay of features and functionality – from your perspective. As a company we are all about building that … Continue reading “Unity Technologies Lands $181,000,000 Series C Financing”
Second Genome Replaces DiLaura as CEO, Brings Series B to $51M
[Updated and corrected 7/14/16, 5:49 p.m. ET. See below.] Second Genome, a biotech trying to create small-molecule drugs using its microbiome research, has hired a new CEO and president: Glenn Nedwin, the former CEO of Taxon Biosciences, a microbiome company that was acquired by Dupont last year. Nedwin is replacing Peter DiLaura, the company’s CEO … Continue reading “Second Genome Replaces DiLaura as CEO, Brings Series B to $51M”
No Profits, No Problem: Imprivata Bought by Private Equity for $544M
One of the stalwarts of Boston’s technology scene is going private again. Lexington, MA-based Imprivata, a developer of health IT security software, is getting bought by a private equity firm two years after going public. Imprivata has agreed to be acquired by Thoma Bravo for about $544 million. The price per share ($19.25) represents a … Continue reading “No Profits, No Problem: Imprivata Bought by Private Equity for $544M”
How Cyber Visibility Protects Against the Abnormal & the Immoral
Another day, another breach. For many Bostonians, the “privacy incident” recently disclosed by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)—which reportedly involved the personal information of 4,300 dental patients stored by a software vendor—hit close to home in many ways, as most of us have at one time or another been to MGH for ourselves or a loved … Continue reading “How Cyber Visibility Protects Against the Abnormal & the Immoral”
Can Innovation Save Us?
During a summer that’s been marred by political upheaval and horrific violence inside and outside the U.S., it’s natural for startup entrepreneurs and others immersed in the technology world—including us journalists—to wonder about the role of innovation in solving social problems. In the wake of the murder of five police officers in Dallas, which followed … Continue reading “Can Innovation Save Us?”
Bay Dynamics Secures $23,000,000 Series B Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=3d56a3a7-cfd5-48c0-b462-0623fcc866ac Date 7/13/2016 Company Name Bay Dynamics Mailing Address 595 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94105 USA Company Description Bay Dynamics empowers enterprises with actionable intelligence by detecting threats across users, applications, and assets. Website http://www.baydynamics.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $23,000,000 Transaction Round Series B Proceeds Purposes The financing will … Continue reading “Bay Dynamics Secures $23,000,000 Series B Financing”
Entefy Obtains $3,115,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=ca21cceb-0e61-4d4e-8733-a03a13296cc6 Date 7/13/2016 Company Name Entefy Mailing Address 395 Page Mill Road Palo Alto, CA 94306 USA Company Description Entefy is rewriting the code of communication and other digital interaction, giving you seamless access to all of your conversations and connections, on any device. Website http://www.entefy.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount … Continue reading “Entefy Obtains $3,115,000 New Round”
From Drones to Sharing Economy, Don’t Disrupt the Disruptors
Napa Valley met the Silicon Valley at the recent Xconomy Retreat on Technology, Jobs, and Growth (aka the Napa Summit). Experts in cutting-edge technology huddled with business leaders and investors in the California wine country to explore what’s on, and just over, the technological horizon. Over the course of the two-day event, drones and the … Continue reading “From Drones to Sharing Economy, Don’t Disrupt the Disruptors”
As Drone Navigation Advances, SlantRange Focuses on Farm Analytics
As the Federal Aviation Administration sets new rules for commercial operations of unmanned aircraft, legions of new startups are using drones to perform all kinds of tasks—from aerial inspections to mapping, imaging, and analysis. Whether these new businesses can succeed will depend on a variety of factors, including restrictions on autonomous flight that government regulators … Continue reading “As Drone Navigation Advances, SlantRange Focuses on Farm Analytics”
Industrial Giant Siemens Seeks VR/AR Startups To Help Revolutionize Manufacturing
During this, the first year when virtual reality headsets are widely available, games are the lure commonly spurring consumers to try VR. And that’s spreading beyond digital games. Early next month, some headset owners will be able to watch finals matches in basketball and other sports recorded for VR at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. … Continue reading “Industrial Giant Siemens Seeks VR/AR Startups To Help Revolutionize Manufacturing”
SmartNews Receives $38,000,000 Series D Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=be1af3d5-84dd-4fb3-834c-329d9cdb3812 Date 7/12/2016 Company Name SmartNews Mailing Address 144 Second St. 2nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 USA Company Description News should be for everyone. But not when it’s buried under cat videos—or when your internet is spotty—or when it’s in a filter bubble. That’s why we created SmartNews. Our mission is … Continue reading “SmartNews Receives $38,000,000 Series D Round”
StrongDM Lands $2,742,732 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=aa2d6007-9289-4a7c-90bd-9a2e0bd2d8e2 Date 7/12/2016 Company Name StrongDM Mailing Address 181 2nd Ave. San Mateo, CA 94401 USA Company Description The last decade was all about big data. Businesses invested millions to acquire, store and access exponentially larger quantities of data. Why? Because data driven decisions are better…or so the saying goes. In reality, … Continue reading “StrongDM Lands $2,742,732 New Financing”
Tissue Analyzer 3Scan Builds Out Machine Learning With $14M Series B
3Scan, a San Francisco company that uses knife-shaped diamonds to cut, scan, and analyze biological tissue, has raised a $14 million round of funding from Lux Capital and Data Collective. The company plans to use the cash for expanding its existing imaging systems and software, as well as pushing forward its ability to help with … Continue reading “Tissue Analyzer 3Scan Builds Out Machine Learning With $14M Series B”
The Gap Has Two Sides
About two years ago, I was asked to join a Babson College panel discussing the gender gap in venture capital. At the center of the conversation would be the results from the Diana Project, a research study that examined our industry and the stark lack of representation of women investors and funded entrepreneurs. I accepted … Continue reading “The Gap Has Two Sides”
An Homage to Larry Bock, Who Had God’s Hand on His Shoulder
When I told Larry Bock in an e-mail about four months ago that I had been diagnosed with cancer, the renowned San Diego life sciences investor asked if he might see me at UC San Diego’s Moores Cancer Center. “Maybe we can share an infusion room,” he replied. “I will be sending good thoughts your … Continue reading “An Homage to Larry Bock, Who Had God’s Hand on His Shoulder”
PayJoy Garners $18,000,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=fe995c72-fda5-46ea-80a6-3a01eb26f4a3 Date 7/11/2016 Company Name PayJoy Mailing Address 12645 Cambridge Drive Saratoga, CA 95070 USA Company Description Over a billion people would love a way to pay for electronics over time, and PayJoy’s technology makes that possible. We change up-front purchases into pay-as-you-go monthly installments. Our unique technology locks devices unless a … Continue reading “PayJoy Garners $18,000,000 New Financing”
Advanced Microgrid Solutions Lands $200,000,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=03b28924-fbff-4396-97cf-95be23f24e51 Date 7/11/2016 Company Name Advanced Microgrid Solutions Mailing Address 25 Stillman Street San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Company Description AMS installs advanced energy storage systems in buildings to lower energy costs for consumers and provide clean, instant load reduction to electric utilities. We’re building a more efficient, more resilient electric grid. … Continue reading “Advanced Microgrid Solutions Lands $200,000,000 New Round”
Dallas Police Shooting Highlights Role of Robots in Law Enforcement
Dallas—Robots have become a regular feature of combat, used by soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq. But Dallas police’s use of such a device early Friday morning may be the first time law enforcement has deployed a robot to detonate a bomb to kill a suspect. Dallas Police Chief David Brown said police had tried to … Continue reading “Dallas Police Shooting Highlights Role of Robots in Law Enforcement”
Biotech Roundup: Fighting Addiction, Obama Precision, Juno Deaths & More
This week started with celebrations of America’s birthday, and it has been dominated—biotech-wise—by America’s government. The Obama administration continued its high-profile involvement in the life sciences by updating its Precision Medicine Initiative, easing limits on doctors who want to fight opioid addiction, and stopping a clinical trial in one of the hottest biomedical fields, cancer … Continue reading “Biotech Roundup: Fighting Addiction, Obama Precision, Juno Deaths & More”
MURAL Receives $1,350,000 Seed Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=14ba1326-f96b-43d4-ba02-3908d60ac120 Date 7/8/2016 Company Name MURAL Mailing Address 414 Brannan St. San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Company Description MURAL was brought to life to solve a problem I had when I was designing a video game with an interdisciplinary team that was collaborating remotely. Website http://www.mural.co Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount … Continue reading “MURAL Receives $1,350,000 Seed Funding”
EarnUp Receives $3,000,000 Seed Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=178ea2f3-c5a2-4f24-841b-3b6273966cbc Date 7/8/2016 Company Name EarnUp Mailing Address 2370 Market St. San Francisco, CA 94114 USA Company Description We intelligently automate all your loan payments. We help you put a few dollars aside for your loans when you can afford it – then we make your loan payments for you, allocating funds … Continue reading “EarnUp Receives $3,000,000 Seed Financing Round”
People Power Garners $2,000,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=c187aaf9-e609-4e50-a716-7b8bd4e16fd2 Date 7/8/2016 Company Name People Power Mailing Address 425 Broadway Street Redwood City, CA 94063 USA Company Description People Power Presence app turns your old smartphone into a wireless web camera for FREE. Use it anywhere with a WiFi internet connection as a webcam, security cam, baby cam, party cam, you … Continue reading “People Power Garners $2,000,000 New Round”