The Kyoto Prize Symposium is now in full flower in San Diego, highlighting Japan’s highest international award for honoring the people who have made significant contributions to the scientific, cultural, and spiritual betterment of mankind. The Kyoto Prize was first awarded in 1985, and for many it has become the most prestigious award available in … Continue reading “Kyoto Prize Winner Robert Langer on Innovations to Come”
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ReShape Medical Lands $2,000,000 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=ec6d2b3c-f295-4262-8191-3ff4af961bbc Date 3/19/2015 Company Name ReShape Medical Mailing Address 100 Calle Iglesia San Clemente, CA 92672 USA Company Description ReShape DuoTM is the first and only non-surgical, dual-intragastric balloon treatment designed for those who want a fast track to weight loss without the risks of surgery or side effects of drugs. Website … Continue reading “ReShape Medical Lands $2,000,000 New Funding Round”
Consumption Rules, E-mail Thrives, Enterprise Agreements are Dead
Microsoft opened its Office suite to play with other cloud services, Box debuted on Wall Street, and Google reinvented the inbox. Not even three months into 2015, and we’ve already had several interesting developments in the online collaboration software market. Here’s how these announcements fit into trends we’re seeing at Smartsheet. Consumption-Based Pricing Eats Per-User … Continue reading “Consumption Rules, E-mail Thrives, Enterprise Agreements are Dead”
As FAA OKs Commercial Drones, 3D Robotics Aims for Blue Sky Market
The largest U.S. maker of lightweight, multi-rotor drones and unmanned aerial systems is looking to substantially expand its commercial business—targeting companies that want to use drones to inspect railways, monitor construction sites, and for all sorts of other things. After raising $50 million late last month, 3D Robotics is at a watershed moment made possible … Continue reading “As FAA OKs Commercial Drones, 3D Robotics Aims for Blue Sky Market”
In Mental Health Therapy, Cautious Steps Toward the Pharmacodigital
[Corrected 3/17/15, 7:55 pm. See below.] The phrase “better living through chemistry,” derived from an old DuPont corporate slogan, has accumulated all kinds of ironic and wink-wink connotations over the decades. But there’s a fascinating revival and upgrade underway. For people with debilitating mental health problems, many researchers, doctors, and businesspeople think the new phrase … Continue reading “In Mental Health Therapy, Cautious Steps Toward the Pharmacodigital”
Admetsys Wins Top Prize at SXSW Hatch Pitch, Astroprint and Plum Follow
Part of the value pitching in a competition at South by Southwest is getting to speak to a room packed with potential investors and users. But winning, and the prizes that come with it, never hurts. At the Hatch pitch competition Monday, five companies came away victorious, including a few big winners. Here they are, as … Continue reading “Admetsys Wins Top Prize at SXSW Hatch Pitch, Astroprint and Plum Follow”
Vista Equity Reportedly Seeks Buyer after Moving Websense to Texas
[Updated 3/17/15 10:40 am. See below.] Vista Equity Partners, the private equity firm that acquired San Diego’s Websense in 2013 and moved 445 jobs to Austin, TX, has hired Citigroup to assist in the company’s sale, according to a recent Bloomberg News report. Websense spoksman Charles Saunders declined comment, writing in an e-mail this morning, … Continue reading “Vista Equity Reportedly Seeks Buyer after Moving Websense to Texas”
Innovation Hub: Wadhwa’s Dystopian Future
Vivek Wadhwa is a big-picture guy. A guy whose vision of the future includes printing meat, banning humans from the road, and sidelining Wall Street. Wadhwa currently juggles appointments at Stanford, Duke, and Singularity Universities, and he says that massive technological advances will reroute our lives, a shift that may lead to massive dislocation, perhaps … Continue reading “Innovation Hub: Wadhwa’s Dystopian Future”
Robo Madness Boston: The Photos and Takeaways
Our first-ever dedicated robotics event in Boston was a smash hit. Here’s hoping the local community can keep the momentum going and solidify its standing as a worldwide leader in the field. Huge thanks to our event sponsors who made the conference possible: Argosight, BDO, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, IDA Ireland, and iRobot. And … Continue reading “Robo Madness Boston: The Photos and Takeaways”
Delivery App Favor Grabs $13M Series A for National Expansion
Favor, the app that offers to deliver anything, is starting off South By Southwest with some big news: a $13 million Series A financing. The Austin, TX-based company, which is focused on delivery from grocery stores and restaurants, is going to use the money to improve customer service and expand into more new cities, with … Continue reading “Delivery App Favor Grabs $13M Series A for National Expansion”
Live Streaming App Stre.am Debuts: A CEO Chat at SXSW
[Editor’s note: This Q&A was done and edited over e-mail. Bowman is at SXSW Interactive.] What is Stre.am and why did you create it? Stre.am is a video platform for anyone with a phone to broadcast and share life’s experiences as they happen. It’s built from the ground up for mobile. Stre.am is easy to … Continue reading “Live Streaming App Stre.am Debuts: A CEO Chat at SXSW”
West Coast Biotech Roundup: Apple, 23andMe, Amgen, Acadia & More
A is for all the news up and down the West Coast this week, and much of that news was both about bio and tech. Apple launched an iPhone-based medical research platform, 23andMe has hired a former Genentech star to turn its genomic database into a drug discovery platform, and Google is expanding its genomic … Continue reading “West Coast Biotech Roundup: Apple, 23andMe, Amgen, Acadia & More”
Xirrus Lands $6,874,312 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=96d472cc-40c8-46b0-808b-ac849d88a55b Date 3/13/2015 Company Name Xirrus Mailing Address 2101 Corporate Center Drive Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 USA Company Description The company provides wireless solutions to the enterprise. Website http://www.xirrus.com Transaction Type Debt Transaction Amount $6,874,312 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes were not disclosed. SEC regulatory filing. Contact technology company for … Continue reading “Xirrus Lands $6,874,312 New Financing”
Kura Oncology Obtains $60,000,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=d3dac291-7047-49c4-83da-b1c3d87f5328 Date 3/13/2015 Company Name Kura Oncology Mailing Address 11119 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, CA 92037 USA Company Description At Kura Oncology, we are committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for cancer. The genomics revolution is transforming how we treat cancer. Website http://www.kuraoncology.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction … Continue reading “Kura Oncology Obtains $60,000,000 New Financing Round”
JLabs Workshop: How to Formulate a Regulatory Roadmap
Second to funding, navigating the regulatory process can be the most challenging aspect of running your start-up. Kathleen Gibbon, director of global regulatory affairs with Janssen Research & Development, explains what healthcare startups need to know about regulatory affairs and how to locate the information. The workshop is geared towards pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device … Continue reading “JLabs Workshop: How to Formulate a Regulatory Roadmap”
Alibaba, Rakuten Push Into U.S. Startups With Snapchat and Lyft
Major competitors from Asia are vying for a large stake in online car-booking and other tech markets. Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten announced today it is piling $300 million into San Francisco-based Lyft, the mobile-app car service that competes with Uber. Chinese retail giant Alibaba Group has had a stake in Lyft since April of last year, … Continue reading “Alibaba, Rakuten Push Into U.S. Startups With Snapchat and Lyft”
After Raising $60M, Kura Oncology Renews Work on Shelved Cancer Drug
[Updated 3/12/15 9:55 am.] Even after the FDA refused to approve the anti-cancer drug tipifarnib in 2005, some experts could see a tantalizing glimmer of potential for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and other forms of cancer. [Updated to add Kura’s presence in Cambridge, MA] Now the oral drug is getting a second chance … Continue reading “After Raising $60M, Kura Oncology Renews Work on Shelved Cancer Drug”
Viv Secures $1,250,000 Series B Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=187154d0-8234-46d0-a70c-3c4c421fae07 Date 3/12/2015 Company Name Viv Mailing Address Undisclosed San Jose, CA 90291 USA Company Description Viv is a global platform that enables developers to plug into and create an intelligent, conversational interface to anything. It is the simplest way for the world to interact with devices, services and things everywhere. Viv … Continue reading “Viv Secures $1,250,000 Series B Funding Round”
Snapchat Secures $200,000,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=36d2d6ac-cd78-4a2e-a0aa-3eef5d77cf28 Date 3/12/2015 Company Name Snapchat Mailing Address 63 Market Street Venice, CA 90291 USA Company Description Snapchat is a new way to share photos with friends and family. We’re making social media fun again. And we’re totally mobile. Website http://www.snapchat.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $200,000,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds … Continue reading “Snapchat Secures $200,000,000 New Round”
Cinq Music Receives New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=1c215197-a8f6-401e-b872-f9fe3b1067b9 Date 3/12/2015 Company Name Cinq Music Mailing Address 233 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401 USA Company Description Reach hundreds of digital, physical and mobile retailers worldwide through our distribution network. Whether you are the next hot thing or a seasoned veteran, we have full service marketing solutions to promote your … Continue reading “Cinq Music Receives New Round”
At Acadia, “Mistakes Were Made,” A Drug Is Delayed & the CEO Is Out
On Tuesday, Acadia Pharmaceuticals dropped out of two conferences and its stock price jumped, apparently because investors thought an acquisition was coming. Not quite. Instead San Diego-based Acadia (NASDAQ: [[ticker:ACAD]]) said today it would delay asking the FDA to approve its main product, and that its CEO, Uli Hacksell (pictured), had resigned. Acadia shares fell … Continue reading “At Acadia, “Mistakes Were Made,” A Drug Is Delayed & the CEO Is Out”
ChargeBee Garners $5,000,000 Series B Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=080e4e23-bdec-46e3-8060-15287d43c8a3 Date 3/11/2015 Company Name ChargeBee Mailing Address 340 S. Lemon Ave. Los Angeles, CA 91789 USA Company Description With the Subscription businesses expanding world-wide, each recurring revenue business needs more options & flexibility to manage varied use billing cases. ChargeBee is built with focus on delivering the best experience to provide … Continue reading “ChargeBee Garners $5,000,000 Series B Financing Round”
Prevoty Receives $8,000,000 Series A Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=91b43cf3-0c03-475d-a254-d14cf6cf8417 Date 3/11/2015 Company Name Prevoty Mailing Address 11823 Mayfield Ave Los Angeles, CA 90049 USA Company Description Prevoty’s technology acts as a smart filter rather than a conventional firewall. Instead of relying on signatures and blacklists, our platform implements algorithms to deconstruct and classify content in any context. As a result, … Continue reading “Prevoty Receives $8,000,000 Series A Round”
In Move That Spells Relief, Zogenix Sells Painkiller to Pernix
Zohydro was supposed to be a new kind of painkiller, but it gave Zogenix CEO Roger Hawley a headache that lasted more than a year. Now perhaps he can rest a little easier. After introducing Zohydro in the United States almost exactly a year ago, San Diego-based Zogenix (NASDAQ: [[ticker:ZGNX]]) said today it has agreed … Continue reading “In Move That Spells Relief, Zogenix Sells Painkiller to Pernix”
Connect Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Luncheon for Qualcomm Co-Founder Andrew Viterbi
Connect, the San Diego nonprofit supporting technology entrepreneurship, is inducting Qualcomm co-founder Andrew Viterbi into its Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. Viterbi is renowned for the Viterbi algorithm, a means of separating information from background noise. As one of the most important mathematical concepts of the 20th century, the Viterbi algorithm is used in most mobile … Continue reading “Connect Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Luncheon for Qualcomm Co-Founder Andrew Viterbi”
Companion Diagnostic Specialist AltheaDx Withdraws IPO
San Diego’s AltheaDx, which offers a series of molecular diagnostic tests that enable doctors to identify the optimal drugs for treating patients, yesterday withdrew its plans for an initial public offering, according to a regulatory filing. The company first revealed its plans for an IPO a few days before Christmas. In its withdrawal notice, AltheaDx … Continue reading “Companion Diagnostic Specialist AltheaDx Withdraws IPO”
Human Error: Living With the Weakest Link
“We have met the enemy, and he is us.” – Walt Kelly’s Pogo Computer security breaches have become so common as to seem like a force of nature we can’t stop or control, like hurricanes or epidemics. After each one, experts scramble to plug holes, rewrite security plans, and explain at length why that particular … Continue reading “Human Error: Living With the Weakest Link”
Independa Secures $6,000,000 Series B Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=66ceb232-032e-47c4-9aa0-1f8494bf2462 Date 3/10/2015 Company Name Independa Mailing Address 11455 El Camino Real San Diego, CA 92130 USA Company Description At Independa, Inc., our vision and passion is to usher in a world where integrated technologies vastly enrich the lives of family caregivers and their elderly loved ones. When caregivers consider where to … Continue reading “Independa Secures $6,000,000 Series B Funding”
Engineering Research Expo and Open House at UC San Diego
More than 200 engineering and computer science graduate students at UC San Diego will present their research at a poster session at the school’s annual Research Expo. The afternoon event in the Price Center on the UC San Diego campus includes 20-minute talks from faculty who are leading research centers at the Jacobs School of … Continue reading “Engineering Research Expo and Open House at UC San Diego”
Study: Best Places For Women in Tech are Outside Silicon Valley
A new report suggests that the best opportunities for women in technology may be located outside of the industry’s hotbed in Silicon Valley. The analysis last week by SmartAsset, a New York-based financial technology and data analytics company, indicates that the best cities for women in computer-related jobs are found primarily on the East Coast … Continue reading “Study: Best Places For Women in Tech are Outside Silicon Valley”
My Best Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Tech Startups
What an incredible time to be a tech startup! The opportunities out there are just tremendous. Digital payments, wearable technology, mobile healthcare, virtual reality and gamification, predictive analytics, and green tech—these are just a few of the startup areas that are expected to be big this year, according to venture capitalists and industry experts. “Full … Continue reading “My Best Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Tech Startups”
NIH Director Hails “Stunning Case” as Example of Genomic Revolution
A pregnant mom who got a non-invasive prenatal test because she knew at age 40 that her baby was a higher risk for Down syndrome has become a case study in the potential power of precision medicine. The certified blood test, developed by San Diego-based Sequenom (NASDAQ: [[ticker:SQNM]]), is sensitive enough to identify bits of … Continue reading “NIH Director Hails “Stunning Case” as Example of Genomic Revolution”
RevolutionCredit Secures $732,475 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=722394fe-d9c2-4de0-9691-19f51475b3ed Date 3/6/2015 Company Name RevolutionCredit Mailing Address 19800 Macarthur Blvd. Irvine, CA 92612 USA Company Description RevolutionCredit’s patent-pending solution transforms the credit decisioning process for both lenders and consumers by creating a unique platform for creditors and consumers to engage AND a database of unique consumer economic behavior data. Website http://www.revolutioncredit.com … Continue reading “RevolutionCredit Secures $732,475 New Funding Round”
West Coast Biotech Roundup: Pharmacyclics, Gates, Ikaria & More
[Corrected 3/9/15, 11:46 pm. See below.] What a week for West Coast news, topped off by AbbVie’s surprise $21 billion grab of Pharmacyclics. It’s the ninth-largest biopharma acquisition of all time, according to one analyst. There was also immunotherapy news—a sentence that seems these days to apply to any week of the calendar—and immunotherapy views, … Continue reading “West Coast Biotech Roundup: Pharmacyclics, Gates, Ikaria & More”
With Narrowed Focus, Elcelyx Prepares for Diabetes Drug Trial
For San Diego’s Elcelyx Therapeutics, 2014 may someday be remembered as “the year of heavy lifting.” Since the fall of 2013, when Elcelyx spun out NaZura BioHealth as a sister company with the same management (focused on commercializing a dietary ingredient called Lovidia), the company has crossed off a variety of accomplishments that include: —Selling … Continue reading “With Narrowed Focus, Elcelyx Prepares for Diabetes Drug Trial”
Schlep & Fetch Lands $1,975,000 Series A Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=4f15b497-a118-48e8-84a7-5efe72fc6334 Date 3/5/2015 Company Name Schlep & Fetch Mailing Address 4300 W Jefferson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016 USA Company Description Schlep & Fetch is your personal, on-call delivery service. We are the PA for your PA, the Bacon on your BLT, the bounce in your bouncy house. Whether you left your … Continue reading “Schlep & Fetch Lands $1,975,000 Series A Financing”
Farfetch Secures $86,000,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=5f71b47b-544a-4445-b69f-9b4f39d3eba2 Date 3/5/2015 Company Name Farfetch Mailing Address 16800 Edwards Rd. Cerritos, CA 90703 USA Company Description Farfetch.com forms the hub of a global fashion community that unites independent boutiques around the world with fashion lovers. We are discerning and partner with only the most influential and forward-thinking independent businesses. Website http://www.farfetch.com … Continue reading “Farfetch Secures $86,000,000 New Financing Round”
“Voice for Everyone”—Life-Sci Women Talk Venture, Pharma Gender Gap
By the numbers, the rare-disease drug developer Raptor Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ: [[ticker:RPTP]]) recently upped its chances of better market performance. That’s because biopharma veteran Julie Anne Smith (pictured) on Jan. 1 officially took the helm of the Novato, CA-based biotech firm from Christopher Starr, and time and again, studies show that companies with more women in … Continue reading ““Voice for Everyone”—Life-Sci Women Talk Venture, Pharma Gender Gap”
Grid2Home Changes Name to Kitu Systems, Raises $2.3M from Investors
San Diego-based Grid2Home, founded in 2009 to develop software for the emerging market in smart meter data communications, has changed its name to Kitu Systems, apparently to position the company for the broader market in the “Internet of Things.” The company explains on its website that “Kitu” means “thing” in Swahili. Kitu Systems also has … Continue reading “Grid2Home Changes Name to Kitu Systems, Raises $2.3M from Investors”
Seven Lakes Receives $20,000,000 Series A Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=4f96a765-f4e4-405a-916d-5dd7a13d3a19 Date 3/4/2015 Company Name Seven Lakes Mailing Address 2555 Townsgate Road Westlake Village, CA 91361 USA Company Description Our mission is to become a leading provider of innovative analytics & technology solutions to the Upstream Oil & Gas sector, focused on improving business drivers and enhancing execution of customer business strategies. … Continue reading “Seven Lakes Receives $20,000,000 Series A Funding Round”
Under New Initiative, Biocom Scouts for Strategic Partners in Japan
After working for years to make inroads in China, San Diego’s Biocom industry group has refocused its global partnering efforts on a new initiative intended to connect emerging life sciences companies in San Diego with big pharmas in Japan. Biocom and the Japan Bioindustry Association signed a formal partnership agreement last summer, according to Biocom … Continue reading “Under New Initiative, Biocom Scouts for Strategic Partners in Japan”
Tiger Teams, Dropping Subs, and Biotech’s Elusive Second Strikes
Onesie-twosie? Double dipping? The old razzle dazzle? Whatever you call it, it’s a rare feat to sell a biotech company, hold something back to start a new company, then ride that second horse to success. The team behind Flexus Biosciences is halfway there, as I wrote about last week. They sold a preclinical cancer immunotherapy … Continue reading “Tiger Teams, Dropping Subs, and Biotech’s Elusive Second Strikes”
Rocket Lab Receives Series B Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=3e90190f-41fb-4333-a349-7918f7722095 Date 3/3/2015 Company Name Rocket Lab Mailing Address 6601 Center Drive West Los Angeles, CA 90045 USA Company Description Rocket Lab is redefining how we access space. Meet Electron, our revolutionary launch system designed to liberate the emerging small satellite market. Small, fast and agile, Electron can rapidly deliver small satellites … Continue reading “Rocket Lab Receives Series B Funding Round”
Finistere Raises $150M for New Fund Focused on Agricultural Biotech
Finistere Ventures, a San Diego investment firm focused on agricultural biotechnology, said it has closed on $150 million for its second fund. In a regulatory filing, the firm indicates plans to raise as much as $200 million for the fund, Finistere Ventures II. In a separate filing, Finistere disclosed plans to raise $20 million for … Continue reading “Finistere Raises $150M for New Fund Focused on Agricultural Biotech”
Cancer Immunotherapy Companies: Looking Forward and Looking Back
[Updated, 4/7/15, see below] I’ve been researching one of our local immunotherapy developers here in Seattle, trying to round up the views of industry experts regarding the future prospects of a drug at the front of its pipeline. Do they think it’s a good investment? Here’s what I found out: Analysts predict that sales of … Continue reading “Cancer Immunotherapy Companies: Looking Forward and Looking Back”
Twenty20 Lands $8,000,000 Series A Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=faeebb65-7b66-4a9b-b4d3-f9fa14708346 Date 3/2/2015 Company Name Twenty20 Mailing Address 1038 Princeton Drive Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 USA Company Description Twenty20 connects brands and creative agencies with authentic, real-world imagery from a global community of over 250,000 mobile photographers. We are helping the world create more authentic and beautiful websites, apps, and digital … Continue reading “Twenty20 Lands $8,000,000 Series A Round”
Innovation Hub: Advertising’s New Age
A product, a camera phone, and a sensor. Those may be the essential tools of advertising in the 21st century. Increasingly, we’re witnessing the disappearance of the classic, 30-second ad. Now products are looking to lure us with humor (I’m looking at you, Old Spice Guy) or whiz-bang theatrics (think Jean-Claude Van Damme straddling Volvos). … Continue reading “Innovation Hub: Advertising’s New Age”
Milestones of Innovation 3: ‘Modern Pioneers’ at the Waldorf–1940
When people made lists of leading innovators 75 years ago, they saw a landscape very different from today’s for putting discoveries, techniques, money, workers, and customers together to get something new and useful onto the market. In the brief interval between the Depression and World War II, the dominant factor was the large, vertically integrated … Continue reading “Milestones of Innovation 3: ‘Modern Pioneers’ at the Waldorf–1940”
Nasty Gal Lands $16,000,000 Series C Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=28f1d248-19f7-4c94-95ec-b77b0cabd212 Date 2/27/2015 Company Name Nasty Gal Mailing Address 523 W. 6th Street Los Angeles, CA 90027 USA Company Description Nasty Gal is a global online destination for fashion-forward, free-thinking girls. In 2006, founder Sophia Amoruso started an eBay store selling a highly curated selection of vintage pieces. Website http://www.nastygal.com Transaction Type … Continue reading “Nasty Gal Lands $16,000,000 Series C Funding”
3D Robotics Raises $50M To Develop Mobile-Enhanced Drones
Berkeley, CA-based 3D Robotics has raised $50 million in a Series C funding round led by Qualcomm, the San Diego wireless industry giant. The two companies plan to work together to combine 3D Robotics’ drones with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors, which power sensors, wireless communication, and cameras. “By working with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., we can bring … Continue reading “3D Robotics Raises $50M To Develop Mobile-Enhanced Drones”