When Nimbus Therapeutics started out as a company called Nimbus “Discovery,” it was structured in a way that would allow it to easily sell one of its assets to an acquirer. Though the company has since changed its name, that original decision paid off today: Gilead Sciences is paying as much as $1.2 billion for … Continue reading “Nimbus’s LLC Origins Pay off As Gilead Shells Out $400M For Liver Drug”
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TOK.tv Obtains $5,000,000 Series A Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=cfc35fc4-d5b8-4c22-b24c-0f48dbf6dbc3 Date 4/4/2016 Company Name TOK.tv Mailing Address 450 Townsend St. San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Company Description TOK.tv has developed a number of mobile and social functionalities around sports events and networks. Website http://www.tok.tv Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $5,000,000 Transaction Round Series A Proceeds Purposes The funds raised in … Continue reading “TOK.tv Obtains $5,000,000 Series A Financing Round”
Abl Schools Lands $4,500,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=4744198a-3900-442f-b6c4-31df04b250c6 Date 4/4/2016 Company Name Abl Schools Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94105 USA Company Description Abl (Always Be Learning, Inc.) is building a new kind of school operations software that helps school leaders better manage their time and resources. Website http://www.ablschools.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $4,500,000 Transaction Round … Continue reading “Abl Schools Lands $4,500,000 New Financing”
Virtual Instruments Receives $20,000,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=9457264b-78c3-4fe2-9c00-bc1e1d4fe7a5 Date 4/4/2016 Company Name Virtual Instruments Mailing Address 25 Metro Drive San Jose, CA 95110 USA Company Description Virtual Instruments is the leader in Virtual Infrastructure Performance Optimization. Our customers optimize application performance and availability using VirtualWisdom, the world’s only real-time performance monitoring solution for SANs and virtual infrastructure. Website http://www.virtualinstruments.com … Continue reading “Virtual Instruments Receives $20,000,000 New Financing Round”
Virtual Instruments Acquires Load DynamiX for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=2312ccf1-8c21-4e2b-8881-1de67edd726c Date 4/4/2016 Company Name Load DynamiX Mailing Address 3255 Scott Boulevard Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Company Description As the leader in infrastructure performance validation, Load DynamiX empowers IT professionals with the insight needed to make intelligent decisions regarding networked storage. Website http://www.loaddynamix.com Transaction Type M&A Transaction Amount Undisclosed Transaction Round … Continue reading “Virtual Instruments Acquires Load DynamiX for Undisclosed Sum”
Mars Petcare Acquires Whistle for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=f7ae1d77-8d23-4e65-9557-d3d6e894778d Date 4/4/2016 Company Name Whistle Mailing Address 3180 18th Street San Francisco, CA 94110 USA Company Description Whistle is creating a new standard for pet health and wellness by providing pet owners with a window into their dog’s life. Through intuitive devices and a large comparative database of pet health information, … Continue reading “Mars Petcare Acquires Whistle for Undisclosed Sum”
Genomenon, SPLT, Entrocim Compete to Pitch at Google Demo Day in CA
Three Detroit-area startups are vying for a spot in a national pitch contest at Google’s California headquarters, after winning the third annual Google Demo Day held in downtown Detroit on Tuesday. The winners were SPLT, Entrocim, and Genomenon. Over the next few weeks, Google will choose one of those finalists to head to Mountain View, … Continue reading “Genomenon, SPLT, Entrocim Compete to Pitch at Google Demo Day in CA”
Trading Quality for Ease: Confessions of an Earbud Junkie
This is the story of a reawakening. I’ve come home to the world of real home stereo sound, after too many years hooked on music trickling through smartphone earbuds and devices with small, crappy speakers. Don’t worry, I haven’t turned into an audiophile. I’m not going to preach to you about some $40,000 turntable with … Continue reading “Trading Quality for Ease: Confessions of an Earbud Junkie”
Branch Mobile Garners $9,000,000 Series A Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=0c4a597b-53c0-4c1d-afd6-2373e20e9818 Date 4/1/2016 Company Name Branch Mobile Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94105 USA Company Description Branch is a bank in your pocket, there for you at all times. Our first service is credit. We use technology to dramatically reduce the cost of delivering financial services in emerging markets. Join our … Continue reading “Branch Mobile Garners $9,000,000 Series A Round”
Direct Flow Medical Garners $15,081,184 Series A Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=a60fc6bf-b349-4def-bb76-48c0ccda1d49 Date 4/1/2016 Company Name Direct Flow Medical Mailing Address 451 Aviation Boulevard Santa Rosa, CA 95403 USA Company Description Direct Flow Medical designs and develops medical implants used in the treatment of aortic and heart valve diseases. Website http://www.directflowmedical.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $15,081,184 Transaction Round Series A Proceeds … Continue reading “Direct Flow Medical Garners $15,081,184 Series A Funding Round”
Virtual Power Systems Obtains $4,218,025 Series A Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=3e653bae-1f25-4dc8-9666-9999ffb3f956 Date 4/1/2016 Company Name Virtual Power Systems Mailing Address 4699 Old Ironsides Drive Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Company Description Virtual Power Systems, Inc. (VPS) is creating a software-defined power infrastructure for data centers. Today’s Data Centers ensure continuous power availability through expensive redundancy and overprovisioning, resulting in avoidable operating losses … Continue reading “Virtual Power Systems Obtains $4,218,025 Series A Financing”
Vera Security Secures $16,825,002 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=9b392580-4fad-4642-8297-ab9eb1378c16 Date 4/1/2016 Company Name Vera Security Mailing Address 318 Cambridge Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94306 USA Company Description Your need to protect confidential data extends past the borders of your business. With Vera, you can protect any kind of data – from Office files to videos and more – and then … Continue reading “Vera Security Secures $16,825,002 New Financing”
Juicero Secures $70,000,000 Series B Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=803545ca-2a0f-4a3b-8cd9-c567fb742a30 Date 4/1/2016 Company Name Juicero Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94105 USA Company Description The Juicero app connects your Press to the internet in a matter of minutes, then you’ll be pressing juice in no time. Select your Pack flavors and schedule weekly deliveries. It all arrives on your doorstep … Continue reading “Juicero Secures $70,000,000 Series B Financing”
Schoold Secures $4,500,000 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=36dbafbe-b02f-4d75-af3a-63775d073955 Date 4/1/2016 Company Name Schoold Mailing Address 78 First Street San Francisco, CA 94105 USA Company Description The choice of a college and a major literally sets the stage for a young person’s future career options, earning potential, and job satisfaction,” added Ross, in a statement. “Schoold simplifies an unnecessarily confusing, … Continue reading “Schoold Secures $4,500,000 New Funding Round”
Slack Garners $200,000,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=2d3681ff-4d33-4c67-8263-925f2d5503a6 Date 4/1/2016 Company Name Slack Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94105 USA Company Description Slack is a real-time messaging, archiving and search tool for modern teams. Website http://www.slack.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $200,000,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes This capital adds to our existing reserves and increases our … Continue reading “Slack Garners $200,000,000 New Financing”
What’s Ahead for Biotech in 2016: Q&A With BIO Chair Ron Cohen
Biotechnology is a tricky business. We all know the trials and tribulations—and costs—of bringing novel drugs to market. In the past six months or so, a new round of drug pricing upheaval (think Martin Shkreli) and corporate tax “inversions” (think Pfizer-Allergan merger with new headquarters in Ireland) have ignited public debate. Ron Cohen has been … Continue reading “What’s Ahead for Biotech in 2016: Q&A With BIO Chair Ron Cohen”
TransLoc Steps on the Gas With $8M for Mass Transit Software
For commuters and transit system operators, travel planning is a headache. Many commuters use a hodge-podge of transit modes to get around cities. Meanwhile, mass transit operators have a hard time gathering accurate and timely data about how their systems are used—data crucial to planning expensive and necessary upgrades. TransLoc, a transportation technology startup based … Continue reading “TransLoc Steps on the Gas With $8M for Mass Transit Software”
Gauss Surgical Secures $12,600,000 Series B Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=ee680ad0-b65b-4351-9abc-255dde7deb1b Date 3/31/2016 Company Name Gauss Surgical Mailing Address 334 State Street Los Altos, CA 94022 USA Company Description Gauss Surgical is developing a mobile vision-based platform for accurate, realtime measurement of surgical blood loss. Website http://www.gausssurgical.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $12,600,000 Transaction Round Series B Proceeds Purposes Proceeds will … Continue reading “Gauss Surgical Secures $12,600,000 Series B Funding Round”
Airware Lands $30,000,000 Series C Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=0ca5dbbb-7a3f-4e95-a43f-6449cda9b08f Date 3/31/2016 Company Name Airware Mailing Address 1045 Bryant Street San Francisco, CA 94103 USA Company Description Airware develops an operating system for commercial drones that enables enterprises to take full advantage of aerial data for any business application. Website http://www.airware.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $30,000,000 Transaction Round Series … Continue reading “Airware Lands $30,000,000 Series C Funding”
Memorang Secures $500,000 Seed Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=12146d80-54c3-474b-a55a-6d45dfd0a51a Date 3/31/2016 Company Name Memorang Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94105 USA Company Description Memorang is learning gamified! Multiple learning modes such as flashcards, multi-choice, matching, and more keep you dialed in and on track… long after the rest of the pack dies off! Website http://www.memorangapp.com Transaction Type Venture Equity … Continue reading “Memorang Secures $500,000 Seed Round”
MapD Receives $10,000,000 Seed Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=5eeb99a4-7545-4914-a4de-ac579f2518f0 Date 3/31/2016 Company Name MapD Mailing Address 180 Sansome St. San Francisco, CA 94104 USA Company Description MapD’s mission is to not just make queries faster, but to create a fluid and immersive data exploration experience that removes the disconnect between an analyst and their data. Website http://www.mapd.com Transaction Type Venture … Continue reading “MapD Receives $10,000,000 Seed Round”
Expway Obtains $3,300,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b0a14cbd-7c69-4363-8261-ddb6edad481a Date 3/31/2016 Company Name Expway Mailing Address 1250 Oakmead Parkway Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA Company Description Expway’s team specializes in Mobile Broadcast software. The company is proud to provide the best-in-class and tailored experience suited to our tier-one customers’ needs. Website http://www.expway.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $3,300,000 Transaction Round … Continue reading “Expway Obtains $3,300,000 New Financing Round”
Beamr Acquires Vanguard Video for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=585648fc-6842-4b21-b9ac-cc4eabfcc282 Date 3/31/2016 Company Name Vanguard Video Mailing Address 974 Commercial Street Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA Company Description V.265 is fully compliant with the latest ratified draft of the HEVC international standard for video compression that supports up to 8K resolutions and significantly improves compression efficiency by providing up to a … Continue reading “Beamr Acquires Vanguard Video for Undisclosed Sum”
Exablox Garners $1,400,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=d2dd3b4a-8077-49fb-a272-5615b7364ac9 Date 3/31/2016 Company Name Exablox Mailing Address 1156 Sonora Court Sunnyvale, CA 94086 USA Company Description Exablox is creating flexible solutions that allow companies to access their information seamlessly, scale their capacity, and protect their data. Website http://www.exablox.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $1,400,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds … Continue reading “Exablox Garners $1,400,000 New Financing”
Fieldbook Garners $2,200,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=59c57163-adaf-46cf-86ab-dee3445b4303 Date 3/31/2016 Company Name Fieldbook Mailing Address 126 2nd Avenue San Mateo, CA 94401 USA Company Description Fieldbook is the fastest and easiest way to create custom information tools. It’s as easy to get started with as a spreadsheet, but gives you all the power of a database-driven business application. Teams … Continue reading “Fieldbook Garners $2,200,000 New Round”
Flywheel Garners $4,000,200 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=75848352-663a-4b93-baea-e9570f45d243 Date 3/31/2016 Company Name Flywheel Mailing Address 2 Townsend Street San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Company Description Grab a cab with the best taxi app for iPhone & Android. Flywheel allows you to catch a cab and pay for it all with your smartphone – no need to hunt for cash. … Continue reading “Flywheel Garners $4,000,200 New Funding Round”
Harpoon Therapeutics Garners $15,000,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=738b1696-09c7-40e5-9dc6-cae9428735b6 Date 3/31/2016 Company Name Harpoon Therapeutics Mailing Address Undisclosed South San Francisco, CA 94080 USA Company Description Harpoon Therapeutics is a United States-based therapeutic company. Website http://www.harpoontx.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $15,000,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes were not disclosed. M&A Terms Venture Investor MPM Capital
“Raw Potential” And Three Other Takeaways from NY’s Life Science Disruptors
The Alexandria Center for Life Science currently houses some of the most ambitious biotech startups in New York, not to mention some outposts for pharma companies like Roche and Pfizer. Not bad for something that, as Alexandria Real Estate Equities CEO Joel Marcus said, “was a contaminated laundry site” just a short time ago. The … Continue reading ““Raw Potential” And Three Other Takeaways from NY’s Life Science Disruptors”
IBM Data Chief on Strategy: Training Engineers for Cognitive Systems
San Antonio—In this post-Moneyball world of data analytics, it’s an easy stretch to imagine that IBM might use data analytics to help the Orlando Magic win two consecutive games of an NBA playoff series. But what if I tell you that it happened in 1997? Indeed, the Magic used data mining software created by IBM … Continue reading “IBM Data Chief on Strategy: Training Engineers for Cognitive Systems”
The Xconversation: Vaccine Developer Meets Energy Innovator, Part II
There’s no such thing as failure, as long as you view it in the proper light. That’s the philosophy of scientist-entrepreneurs Darrick Carter, vice president of adjuvant technology at Seattle-based IDRI (Infectious Disease Research Institute) and biotech company founder, and Aaron Feaver, co-founder and chief technology officer of energy-storage materials company EnerG2, who shared their … Continue reading “The Xconversation: Vaccine Developer Meets Energy Innovator, Part II”
From Alexa to Watson, Boston Children’s Hospital Ups Digital Focus
John Brownstein spends a lot of time thinking about how to build the hospital of the future. One thing the chief innovation officer of Boston Children’s Hospital is sure of: digital technologies will be a cornerstone. “Brick and mortar will always be incredibly important,” Brownstein says, referring to treating patients within a hospital’s walls. But … Continue reading “From Alexa to Watson, Boston Children’s Hospital Ups Digital Focus”
Pyze Receives $1,700,000 Seed Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=0c8850e3-4e0e-4250-9e07-10bb2a816b29 Date 3/30/2016 Company Name Pyze Mailing Address 425 Broadway Street Redwood City, CA 94063 USA Company Description Pyze iOS and Android agents use artificial intelligence to adapt to environment, and develop user behavior maps directly on the device to intelligently minimize device resource consumption, and eliminate the need for PII data … Continue reading “Pyze Receives $1,700,000 Seed Round”
Rythm Garners $11,000,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=07895b5b-823f-4434-a02e-530bb58d8e64 Date 3/30/2016 Company Name Rythm Mailing Address 165 Jessie St. San Francisco, CA 94105 USA Company Description We are pushing the boundaries in how we merge neuroscience and technology to enhance performance, improve quality of life, and create breathtaking experiences. With our first product Dreem, we’ve created a wearable device that … Continue reading “Rythm Garners $11,000,000 New Funding”
Asana Lands $50,000,000 Series C Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=0227fcd5-937e-4b27-b0da-b746d8a26e3e Date 3/30/2016 Company Name Asana Mailing Address 3180 18th Street San Francisco, CA 94103 USA Company Description The easiest way for teams to track work, and get results. Do great things together. Website http://www.asana.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $50,000,000 Transaction Round Series C Proceeds Purposes This capital will fund … Continue reading “Asana Lands $50,000,000 Series C Financing”
MATRIXX Software Obtains New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=2f547f07-f2ad-450b-ab56-df26f55a017e Date 3/30/2016 Company Name MATRIXX Software Mailing Address 779 E. Evelyn Ave Mountain View, CA 94041 USA Company Description MATRIXX Software was formed to develop solutions that help Service Providers (SPs) address the growing volume and complexity of services that require online charging. Data and media services are exploding, yet revenue … Continue reading “MATRIXX Software Obtains New Financing Round”
Brocade Communication Systems Acquires StackStorm for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=e4b74868-1320-41b9-a442-13a87f6ae8f6 Date 3/30/2016 Company Name StackStorm Mailing Address 261 Hamilton Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94301 USA Company Description StackStorm is an emerging leader of the third wave of operations automation. Built from the ground up with DevOps in mind, StackStorm’s vision is a world of self-driving data centers that learn over time … Continue reading “Brocade Communication Systems Acquires StackStorm for Undisclosed Sum”
Invitae Scales Up DNA Test Offerings, Scores Mild Market Bump
Invitae, the genetic testing company that reaped more than $100 million in its IPO last year, today announced an expansion of the diseases covered by its diagnostic assays beyond the cancer tests that have been delivering the bulk of its revenues. The Invitae tests now cover more than a thousand genes—-a mid-year goal the company … Continue reading “Invitae Scales Up DNA Test Offerings, Scores Mild Market Bump”
The Xconversation: Vaccine Developer Meets Energy Innovator, Part I
What do vaccines have to do with batteries? Let your mind’s eye travel to the cellular membrane, where a ligand is enveloped by a receptor, spurring a subtle change in the cell. (Bear with me.) In some respects, it’s similar to what’s happening inside a battery when electrolytes interact with engineered materials to cause a … Continue reading “The Xconversation: Vaccine Developer Meets Energy Innovator, Part I”
Is Money Everything? Behind the Scenes of Tech Hiring
Have you tried to hire a software developer recently? The current job market is bananas! It’s crazy in Boston. New York City is booming with tech startups. In Silicon Valley and the Bay Area, the cost of living is exploding as salaries in the tech sector grow. It’s getting more expensive every year to hire … Continue reading “Is Money Everything? Behind the Scenes of Tech Hiring”
Umbo Obtains $2,800,000 Seed Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=2ee8c1b3-3fe4-4c81-b118-aa791f4f3f45 Date 3/29/2016 Company Name Umbo Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94105 USA Company Description Umbo SmartDome is a self-learning professional cloud camera that tells you when something interesting is going on. Website http://www.umbocv.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $2,800,000 Transaction Round Seed Proceeds Purposes The company plans to launch … Continue reading “Umbo Obtains $2,800,000 Seed Funding”
Tinder Acquires Humin for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=4adae298-67fa-425b-8351-8c6d249943c3 Date 3/29/2016 Company Name Humin Mailing Address 655 N Montgomery St San Francisco, CA 94111 USA Company Description Humin understands the context of your relationship so you can search on the things you remember about the people in your life. Website http://www.humin.com Transaction Type M&A Transaction Amount Undisclosed Transaction Round Proceeds … Continue reading “Tinder Acquires Humin for Undisclosed Sum”
Kuvée Gulps $6M For Smart Wine Bottle as Keurig Model Proliferates
Keurig’s popular single-serve coffee makers have inspired a host of startups trying to replicate the approach with smoothies, craft beer, cocktails, soup, and more. Convince people that purchasing your appliance will make their lives easier, the theory goes, and they won’t mind getting locked into buying a steady supply of the desired goods from your … Continue reading “Kuvée Gulps $6M For Smart Wine Bottle as Keurig Model Proliferates”
With New Data, Alder Keeps Pace in Migraine Drug Race
[Updated, 4:39 pm, see below] There aren’t many effective treatments out there for the millions of Americans who suffer from migraines. But over the past few years, a new class of drugs that might actually prevent these debilitating headaches from occurring—rather than just mute them when they happen—has been inching towards the market. One of … Continue reading “With New Data, Alder Keeps Pace in Migraine Drug Race”
How VR, AR Innovation Can Finally Fulfill Its Potential
This post was co-authored by Matt McIlwain, managing director, Madrona Venture Group, and Steve Seitz, professor of computer science and engineering at University of Washington and “teleportation lead” at Google. Virtual reality (VR), which immerses the user in the virtual world, and augmented reality (AR), which overlays digital information onto the physical world, are being … Continue reading “How VR, AR Innovation Can Finally Fulfill Its Potential”
Appthority Flags Bad Apps, Recruits Employees As Cyber Defenders
Employers shifting their operations to mobile computing have opened the door to BYOD—telling employees it’s OK to Bring Your Own Device and use it for work tasks. Employees have extended that to BYOA–Bring Your Own Apps, says San Francisco security company Appthority in its latest mobile threat report. Workers, just like consumers, download apps without … Continue reading “Appthority Flags Bad Apps, Recruits Employees As Cyber Defenders”
Ondot Systems Lands $9,980,670 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b0396c9e-47f4-4120-8d68-95a2ba6bdc25 Date 3/28/2016 Company Name Ondot Systems Mailing Address 2680 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95134 USA Company Description Ondot’s leadership team brings together executives from mobile, security, and payment card industries who share a vision of transforming how consumers interact with their Financial Institutions. Website http://www.ondotsystems.com Transaction Type Venture Equity … Continue reading “Ondot Systems Lands $9,980,670 New Financing Round”
As Equity Crowdfunding Debuts in U.S., Will More Regulations Follow?
Ready or not, equity crowdfunding is coming to the U.S. this spring. The funding mechanism allows companies to sell shares of their firms to the general public (not just accredited investors) through online portals. The practice has already gained traction in places like the U.K. in recent years, but it has taken a while to … Continue reading “As Equity Crowdfunding Debuts in U.S., Will More Regulations Follow?”
West Coast Bio Roundup: Gilead, Affymetrix, Acutus, Frazier & More
Gilead Sciences is back at the top of our chart for the second week in a row. After halting trials last week in the United States and Europe over its cancer drug idelalisib, a federal jury in San Jose, CA, upheld the validity of two Merck patents this week in a case that could force … Continue reading “West Coast Bio Roundup: Gilead, Affymetrix, Acutus, Frazier & More”
Bromium Receives $40,000,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=152546da-8f2c-49ad-963a-155edcd8bec5 Date 3/25/2016 Company Name Bromium Mailing Address 20813 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino, CA 95014 USA Company Description Bromium redefines endpoint protection and endpoint security with a new approach focused on isolation rather than detection. Eliminate compromises, false positives and costly remediation. Website http://www.bromium.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $40,000,000 Transaction … Continue reading “Bromium Receives $40,000,000 New Round”
FOVE Garners $11,000,000 Series A Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=7c7a24c8-6609-4a57-9ed7-2df9e1092574 Date 3/25/2016 Company Name FOVE Mailing Address 1062 Folsom Street San Francisco, CA 94103 USA Company Description FOVE is an eye tracking head mount display. Dive into virtual worlds that know where you are looking, what you are looking at and react to it. Think Iron Man meets Oculus. By tracking … Continue reading “FOVE Garners $11,000,000 Series A Funding”