Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=0dc11dc4-d567-4b1f-9b12-ec8a4486d277 Date 4/1/2015 Company Name EyeQ Mailing Address 3925 West Braker Lane Austin, TX 78759 USA Company Description Today, consumers shop using a multichannel environment, fluidly switching between brick-and-mortar, and online retail outlets. The increased use of the internet and social media provides consumers with a greater amount of information to make … Continue reading “EyeQ Lands $1,200,000 New Financing”
Testlio Receives $1,000,000 Seed Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=8b646fc9-f235-4090-8923-f1977b4bf6f2 Date 4/1/2015 Company Name Testlio Mailing Address 701 Brazos Street Austin, TX 78701 USA Company Description We believe that a small yet dedicated team can still build a simple, elegant, and useful platform that can enable new forms of testing and better products for millions of people. Website http://www.testlio.com Transaction Type … Continue reading “Testlio Receives $1,000,000 Seed Funding Round”
Drifty Garners $2,600,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=4ed6876b-a213-446f-a0f7-0a1888b11b37 Date 4/1/2015 Company Name Drifty Mailing Address 104 King St. Madison, WI 53703 USA Company Description Drifty is the creator of the popular and growing cross-platform mobile development framework Ionic is making it easy for developers to build rich, interactive mobile apps that run across multiple mobile platforms and are powered … Continue reading “Drifty Garners $2,600,000 New Funding”
Noom Obtains $16,150,000 Series B Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=a3c97de0-fd9c-4934-9546-fc4784eb115f Date 4/1/2015 Company Name Noom Mailing Address 530 W 25th St. New York, NY 10001 USA Company Description Our mission is to make healthy living a seamless part of everyday life.We believe the best way to attract people to a healthier lifestyle is to develop products that make it enjoyable. Website … Continue reading “Noom Obtains $16,150,000 Series B Financing Round”
Salesforce Acquires Toopher for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=e88ed7da-f92f-4e0c-8953-9b50829cce56 Date 4/1/2015 Company Name Toopher Mailing Address 1616 Guadalupe 7th Floor Austin, TX 78701 USA Company Description We’re just normal people that think security is a right, not a privilege. We scoured the interwebbings for a viable solution but didn’t find anything worthwhile. So we nerded up and built Toopher – … Continue reading “Salesforce Acquires Toopher for Undisclosed Sum”
Fresh Off Boston Move, CoLucid Plots IPO For Migraine Drug Push
CoLucid Pharmaceuticals has barely finished unpacking after relocating to Massachusetts last week, but it has already pulled one thing out of its moving boxes—a document outlining plans for an initial public offering. According to CoLucid’s IPO prospectus, the company could raise up to $86 million. But that figure is just a placeholder. The details won’t … Continue reading “Fresh Off Boston Move, CoLucid Plots IPO For Migraine Drug Push”
Algal Scientific Scores $7M Series B, Expands in Animal Health
Algal Scientific, a Plymouth, MI-based startup focused on developing algae-based chemicals to improve animal feed and human nutrition, announced this week that it has raised a $7 million Series B round. The round was led by Formation 8, with participation from Evonik Industries and Independence Equity, all of whom have invested in Algal Scientific in … Continue reading “Algal Scientific Scores $7M Series B, Expands in Animal Health”
At Q1’s End, Three Texas Technology Startups Announce New Funds
Three Texas technology companies have announced million-dollar investment rounds this week. —KeepTrax, a Dallas-based mobile app company, said Tuesday it has raised $1 million from Naya Ventures, a Dallas venture firm that focuses on mobile tech startups. KeepTrax, which calls itself an “Internet of Me” company, uses GPS and other mobile sensors to compile a … Continue reading “At Q1’s End, Three Texas Technology Startups Announce New Funds”
Sprinklr Gets $46M, Flexes Its Muscles in Social Media Monitoring
As I mentioned just yesterday, competition is pretty crowded in the social media monitoring sector. Tuesday morning, one of the players in this scene bulked up its war chest even more. Sprinklr, a New York-based developer of social media management software, raised $46 million in a round led by Battery Ventures, Intel Capital, and Iconiq … Continue reading “Sprinklr Gets $46M, Flexes Its Muscles in Social Media Monitoring”
Diffbot Turns Online Comments Into Market Intelligence Databases
Let’s say you’re a tech enterpreneur whose groundbreaking gizmo got rave reviews in influential publications, spurring months of lucrative sales. But later, sales slide downward, and you don’t know why. Turns out, a rumor is circulating in discussion forums that your product has a high failure rate after six months of use—a mistaken impression or … Continue reading “Diffbot Turns Online Comments Into Market Intelligence Databases”
The Innovator’s Gender Dilemma and Venture Rites of Passage
After 40 years as a professional woman who by many standards has “made it,” I am struck by the extent to which young and highly educated—even Ivy-league educated—employees are challenged by the ambiguities and realities of the contemporary competitive workplace. Having always been exceptional, and having done what was expected of them, usually by their … Continue reading “The Innovator’s Gender Dilemma and Venture Rites of Passage”
Spruce Nabs $15M Series A to Connect Dermatologists and Patients
Startups have been trying to digitize real world businesses for years in an attempt to make the experience easier, more cost effective, and efficient. Spruce, a company with an app that acts as a digital doctor’s office, has closed a $15 million Series A round to do just that for diagnosing and treating dermatological conditions. … Continue reading “Spruce Nabs $15M Series A to Connect Dermatologists and Patients”
Pivoting From IPO, Syndax Inks Combo Trial Deal With Merck
Syndax Pharmaceuticals sidestepped an IPO a few months back when it found its cancer drug, entinostat, might have a benefit it didn’t originally anticipate. Now the Waltham, MA-based company is putting that thesis to the test through a deal with Merck. The two companies announced this morning that they’ll run a Phase 1b/2 clinical trial … Continue reading “Pivoting From IPO, Syndax Inks Combo Trial Deal With Merck”
Mobiquity Acquires European Mobile Consultant Morgan Clark
Even in the high-tech business of enterprise mobile, it can help to have some feet on the ground. Mobiquity, a mobile-app maker and marketer for businesses, is acquiring a European technology-focused business consultant, Morgan Clark & Company. The deal is helping Boston-based Mobiquity add to its European-based mobile consulting business, as well as expand its … Continue reading “Mobiquity Acquires European Mobile Consultant Morgan Clark”
From Iceland to White House, Precision Medicine’s Promises & Hurdles
[Updated and corrected, 4/5/15, 6:51 pm. See below.] There is talk, and there is action. In the drive toward healthcare tailored for smaller and smaller groups of people, there was both last week, and both illustrated not just the promise of precision medicine, but the long haul until that promise is fulfilled. First, Iceland’s deCODE … Continue reading “From Iceland to White House, Precision Medicine’s Promises & Hurdles”
Advanced Practice Strategies Obtains $12,000,000 Series C Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=e2f11ebb-56c1-46a1-9912-852b66f5fa00 Date 3/31/2015 Company Name Advanced Practice Strategies Mailing Address 470 Atlantic Avenue 14th Floor Boston, MA 02210 USA Company Description The world of health care delivery is changing very fast, and APS is committed to building the support system that will make it possible for caregivers to evolve with those changes … Continue reading “Advanced Practice Strategies Obtains $12,000,000 Series C Funding Round”
Convergent Dental Lands $9,000,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=ca992fb7-9a01-4801-a97e-88ec661c1e0a Date 3/31/2015 Company Name Convergent Dental Mailing Address 2 Vision Drive Natick, MA 01760 USA Company Description Convergent Dental, Inc., is a privately owned dental equipment and technology company and developer of Solea™, the world’s first computer-aided, CO2 laser system to ever be cleared by the FDA for both hard and … Continue reading “Convergent Dental Lands $9,000,000 New Funding”
ReadyPulse Receives $5,000,000 Series A Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=0cbc7b97-7700-45d8-a7ce-5cf0dc4be1b1 Date 3/31/2015 Company Name ReadyPulse Mailing Address 15 Lake Bellevue Dr Bellevue, WA 98005 USA Company Description ReadyPulse is the leader in testimonial marketing, and is bringing the power of sponsored stories to e-commerce and social/display ads. ReadyPulse grows, curates, and showcases a brand’s most effective testimonials across channels; social, mobile, … Continue reading “ReadyPulse Receives $5,000,000 Series A Funding Round”
LearnBIG Garners $2,200,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=88f601f2-c941-42a0-993a-b8782e64a51b Date 3/31/2015 Company Name LearnBIG Mailing Address 2401 4th Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 USA Company Description LearnBig stands out from the rest of the market by offering an interactive video platform that lets the user engage with content inside a video during a lesson. Website http://www.learnbig.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction … Continue reading “LearnBIG Garners $2,200,000 New Financing”
ImThera Medical Secures $427,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=d50787c5-9edf-40f0-9cd2-fd9d76263fa2 Date 3/31/2015 Company Name ImThera Medical Mailing Address 12555 High Bluff Dr. San Diego, CA 92130 USA Company Description ImThera Medical is a privately funded, early-stage company developing a novel, patent-pending, neurostimulation medical device for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Website http://www.imtheramedical.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $427,000 … Continue reading “ImThera Medical Secures $427,000 New Financing Round”
Algal Scientific Receives $7,000,000 Series B Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=d737479a-db5e-47ad-952b-8cd51eced9b2 Date 3/31/2015 Company Name Algal Scientific Mailing Address 14925 Galleon Court Northville, MI 48170 USA Company Description Algal Scientific’s proprietary technology provides advanced treatment for municipal and industrial wastewater, while producing high amounts of algal biomass that can be used for biofuels. Website http://www.algalscientific.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $7,000,000 … Continue reading “Algal Scientific Receives $7,000,000 Series B Financing Round”
Tanium Garners $52,000,000 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=8843398f-ec21-4455-8584-20875e2d11e8 Date 3/31/2015 Company Name Tanium Mailing Address 2200 Powell Street 6th Floor Emeryville, CA 94608 USA Company Description Tanium was founded in 2007 by a team with extensive experience providing security solutions and systems management capabilities to Fortune 500 customers. Website http://www.tanium.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $52,000,000 Transaction Round … Continue reading “Tanium Garners $52,000,000 New Funding Round”
YapStone Secures $60,000,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=76261b62-f51e-4e5a-9a07-2392e2329634 Date 3/31/2015 Company Name YapStone Mailing Address 2033 North Main Street Walnut Creek, CA 94596 USA Company Description YapStone is a global payment innovation company that is growing rapidly to build the most trusted and tailored ePayment company in the financial industry. Website http://www.yapstone.com Transaction Type Debt Transaction Amount $60,000,000 Transaction … Continue reading “YapStone Secures $60,000,000 New Funding”
Spruce Receives $15,000,000 Series A Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=8b45ab28-e30e-43ba-8376-6b63c680da7f Date 3/31/2015 Company Name Spruce Mailing Address 116 New Montgomery Street San Francisco, CA 94105 USA Company Description Start a Spruce visit and securely share information with a board-certified dermatologist from your phone. In 24 hours a board-certified dermatologist will review your case and create your personal treatment plan with appropriate … Continue reading “Spruce Receives $15,000,000 Series A Financing Round”
DroneDeploy Receives $9,000,000 Series A Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=4bc59004-b6fb-414b-94ab-74a37c010544 Date 3/31/2015 Company Name DroneDeploy Mailing Address 715 Bryant Street San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Company Description DroneDeploy.com is a smart drone management platform that helps you get stuff done with drones. It’s built to be simple, safe and powerful, controlling multiple drones, from anywhere, on any device. Website http://www.dronedeploy.com Transaction … Continue reading “DroneDeploy Receives $9,000,000 Series A Financing Round”
FLYR Garners $4,842,686 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=e14f1ee8-4c63-4c31-af1d-a73f05bce52b Date 3/31/2015 Company Name FLYR Mailing Address 89 De Boom Street San Francisco, CA 94107 USA Company Description Today’s airfares, tomorrow’s bargain. Guaranteed for 7 days. No commitment. Website http://www.getflyr.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $4,842,686 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes were not disclosed. SEC regulatory filing. Contact … Continue reading “FLYR Garners $4,842,686 New Financing”
Fitbit Obtains $17,817,284 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=01f6df8b-52cd-4e4d-acb2-ad9a9f308c71 Date 3/31/2015 Company Name Fitbit Mailing Address 405 Howard St. San Francisco, CA 94105 USA Company Description Fitbit is devoted to helping people of any fitness level achieve health and wellness. Fitbit provides a complete wellness solution focused on behavior change via awareness and motivation. Website http://www.fitbit.com Transaction Type Venture Equity … Continue reading “Fitbit Obtains $17,817,284 New Financing”
Vitriflex Secures $8,100,001 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=261bafee-4f81-462a-b3fd-bdbda9f6df7f Date 3/31/2015 Company Name Vitriflex Mailing Address 2350 Zanker Road San Jose, CA 95131 USA Company Description Vitriflex is a leading manufacturer of flexible, transparent ultra-barriers used for moisture and oxygen protection. Vitriflex has invented and scaled-up a novel approach that represents a breakthrough, applicable to multiple markets, including OLED Display, … Continue reading “Vitriflex Secures $8,100,001 New Financing Round”
Raptr Garners $14,000,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=e448dbe6-fa0a-4f1d-8ce3-be9d754fb0eb Date 3/31/2015 Company Name Raptr Mailing Address 701 N Shoreline Blvd Mountain View, CA 94043 USA Company Description Raptr is building a new way for people to play and discover games. Our goal is to make playing games more fun and social. Website http://www.raptr.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $14,000,000 … Continue reading “Raptr Garners $14,000,000 New Financing”
Sprinklr Receives $46,000,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=19ef1ac6-33b5-4b00-90d3-c74783214372 Date 3/31/2015 Company Name Sprinklr Mailing Address 29 West 35th Street 8th Floor New York, NY 10001 USA Company Description Sprinklr was founded on the core idea that it is not only possible for large enterprises to successfully adapt to the realities of a world dominated by mobile, social, and network-empowered … Continue reading “Sprinklr Receives $46,000,000 New Round”
VetDC Lands $2,100,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=2f00f6e5-356d-4c40-933d-ec8c828927b9 Date 3/31/2015 Company Name VetDC Mailing Address 320 E. Vine Drive Fort Collins, CO 80524 USA Company Description VetDC’s access to resources and expertise atColorado State University’s world-renowned Animal Cancer Center and Veterinary Teaching Hospital avoids the expense and effort typically required by early-stage companies to build infrastructure, yet allows the … Continue reading “VetDC Lands $2,100,000 New Funding”
Novan Therapeutics Obtains $50,000,000 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=4c8879da-b9ad-4dd7-bff9-a224ee0d26b6 Date 3/31/2015 Company Name Novan Therapeutics Mailing Address 4222 Emperor Boulevard Durham, NC 27703 USA Company Description Novan uses a licensed nitric oxide technology, developed at the lab of Schoenfisch, to give medical devices an antimicrobial coating, helping to fight bacteria. Website http://www.novantherapeutics.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $50,000,000 Transaction … Continue reading “Novan Therapeutics Obtains $50,000,000 New Funding Round”
IBM Acquires Blekko for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=9194bee4-2671-49aa-a265-2863f749c043 Date 3/31/2015 Company Name Blekko Mailing Address 130 Shoreline Blvd. Redwood Shores, CA 94065 USA Company Description blekko is a better way to search the web by using slashtags. slashtags search only the sites you want and cut out the spam sites. use friends, experts, community or your own slashtags to … Continue reading “IBM Acquires Blekko for Undisclosed Sum”
Non-Competes 101
As part of this year’s entrepreneurship series at the Global Water Center, “Michael Best attorney Scott Beightol will focus on what you need to know about restrictive covenants for both owners and employees. He will cover non-competes, non-solicitation of customers, non-solicitation of employees, work for hire and non-disclosure agreements. With increasing workforce migration, this is … Continue reading “Non-Competes 101”
Arch, Flagship to Anchor NYCEDC’s $150M NY Biotech Fund
[Updated, 3/31/15, 3:35pm ET] New York biotech entrepreneurs have been asking the same question for years: How can Manhattan ever truly foster life sciences startups and build a biotech cluster when there just isn’t enough funding to go around for biotech startups in the city, or affordable lab space to grow them? Today, the New York … Continue reading “Arch, Flagship to Anchor NYCEDC’s $150M NY Biotech Fund”
Security Innovation Raises $4M to Connect Cars, Fight Hackers
Security Innovation, a Boston-area company that makes software that connects cars and programs that teach employees how to avoid security breaches, has raised $4 million in growth capital. Existing investor Brook Venture Partners led the round and was joined by Gordon M. Burns, a director of Compass Diversified Holdings. The funding brings the amount the … Continue reading “Security Innovation Raises $4M to Connect Cars, Fight Hackers”
Denmark’s Falcon Social Gets $16M More and Plans Further NY Expansion
With its U.S. beachhead already in place in New York, Denmark’s Falcon Social is looking to grow its presence stateside. The Copenhagen-based software-as-a-service company last week raised $16 million in a Series B round led by Dutch firm Prime Ventures, with Germany’s Target Partners and Denmark’s Northcap participating. Falcon Social so far has raised $25.33 … Continue reading “Denmark’s Falcon Social Gets $16M More and Plans Further NY Expansion”
Fujifilm Snaps Up Cellular Dynamics To Grow Stem Cell Business
Cellular Dynamics International, an up-and-coming player in the stem cell field and one of Wisconsin’s more promising biotech companies, is being acquired by Fujifilm for $307 million in cash. At first glance, the Tokyo-based international conglomerate—which dates back to 1934 and is best known for selling camera film—might seem like an odd suitor for Madison-based … Continue reading “Fujifilm Snaps Up Cellular Dynamics To Grow Stem Cell Business”
Detroit Hackathon: Tech Talent Pipeline Just Getting Started
At the hackathon in Detroit Friday sponsored by Ford and #YesWeCode, the excitement was palpable. MSNBC was broadcasting live, kids from Detroit-area middle schools armed with dry-erase pens and sticky notes were busy brainstorming app ideas, and local dignitaries were passing through, some observing fruits of their sponsorship. At one point just after lunch, United … Continue reading “Detroit Hackathon: Tech Talent Pipeline Just Getting Started”
Drifty Adds $2.6M To Build Ionic’s Popularity With App Developers
Drifty executives weren’t sure what they had on their hands in late 2013 when they released the first version of Ionic—an open-source software development kit intended to make it easier for Web developers to build mobile applications that work across iOS, Android, and Windows devices. Drifty co-founder and CEO Max Lynch built some initial buzz … Continue reading “Drifty Adds $2.6M To Build Ionic’s Popularity With App Developers”
Novan Therapeutics Lands $50M to Tackle Acne, HPV
Novan Therapeutics, which is researching applications of nitric oxide in treating skin conditions, has closed on $50 million in financing as the Durham, NC, moves its lead drug forward in clinical trials. New investor Malin Corporation (ISEQ: [[ticker:MLC]]), an Ireland-based life sciences investment company that went public last week, led the Novan deal, which included … Continue reading “Novan Therapeutics Lands $50M to Tackle Acne, HPV”
Teva Agrees to Buy San Diego’s Auspex Pharmaceuticals for $3B+
Israel’s Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (NYSE: [[ticker:TEVA]]) says today it has agreed to acquire San Diego-based Auspex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: [[ticker:ASPX]]) in a cash deal valued between $3.2 billion and $3.5 billion. The acquisition strengthens Teva’s core franchise in drugs for the central nervous system. Auspex, which became a publicly traded company just over a year ago, … Continue reading “Teva Agrees to Buy San Diego’s Auspex Pharmaceuticals for $3B+”
Horizon Pays $1.1 Billion for Hyperion’s Rare Disease Drugs
For years, orphan drugs have attracted buyers and licensing deals in spite of small patient populations. High prices on the treatments more than make up for potential low sales numbers. Horizon Pharma (NASDAQ:[[ticker:HZNP]]) announced Monday it is purchasing Hyperion Therapeutics for $1.1 billion, or $46 per share. At heart of the deal is Brisbane, CA-based … Continue reading “Horizon Pays $1.1 Billion for Hyperion’s Rare Disease Drugs”
CoachUp Recruits NBA Star Stephen Curry as Part Owner, Looks to Grow
In today’s consumer startup world, celebrities can play a big role in getting companies noticed. Actors like Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Aniston, and Jessica Alba have given immediate buzz to their startup projects. Retired sports stars like Magic Johnson, Steve Nash, and Derek Jeter are involved in various new ventures. Now a Boston startup has signed … Continue reading “CoachUp Recruits NBA Star Stephen Curry as Part Owner, Looks to Grow”
Peter Thiel Brings Libertarian Standup Routine to Harvard
In staccato, stand-up comic style, Peter Thiel brought his version of libertarianism to Harvard, a notable cheering section for positive government. Last Wednesday, a packed lecture hall heard the investor and co-founder of PayPal and secretive data-analysis company Palantir Technologies say, “You can’t do it on a government scale. So I work on the business … Continue reading “Peter Thiel Brings Libertarian Standup Routine to Harvard”
Product Development Tools Maker Jama Software Raises $20M
Jama Software, the Portland, OR, company that makes a toolset for developing technology products including software, has raised $20 million in fresh funding from new investor Updata Partners and prior backers including Trinity Ventures and Madrona Venture Group. The company says it will use the funding to expand usage of its software beyond its customers’ … Continue reading “Product Development Tools Maker Jama Software Raises $20M”
EvoNexus Incubator Transforms CommNexus as SD Startup Scene Grows
After 16 EvoNexus startups made short presentations at a Demo Day in San Diego last week, the big news was perhaps not that the audience voted Sonic VR as “champion,” or that CEO Jason Riggs left afterward for an EvoNexus-hosted dinner with a dozen investors. What was arguably more impressive is how EvoNexus is becoming … Continue reading “EvoNexus Incubator Transforms CommNexus as SD Startup Scene Grows”
Novartis Bets $250M-Plus on Aduro’s Immuno-Oncology Work
How bullish are big drugmakers on cancer immunotherapy these days? Take a read from the deal Novartis announced today with Berkeley, CA-based Aduro Biotech, which is getting a nine-figure check from the Swiss drug giant for an immunotherapy approach that hasn’t yet been tested in humans. Novartis will pay Aduro $200 million in cash, make … Continue reading “Novartis Bets $250M-Plus on Aduro’s Immuno-Oncology Work”
Handy Garners $15,000,000 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=2a501b1e-2f82-471d-95f1-8ae3b27415d6 Date 3/30/2015 Company Name Handy Mailing Address One Broadway 16th Floor Cambridge, MA 02142 USA Company Description Handy is quite simply the easiest way to get stuff done around the house. Within a couple of minutes, you can book a pre-approved cleaner or handyman for whatever time you like. All you … Continue reading “Handy Garners $15,000,000 New Funding Round”
Terascala Receives $450,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=9ab8ba77-d51d-4dcc-bc1d-8b048aacde5a Date 3/30/2015 Company Name Terascala Mailing Address 145 Bodwell Street Building 1 Floor 2 Avon, MA 02322 USA Company Description Terascala is designing new scalable storage appliances that balance the needs of Linux clusters from moderate sizes to the largest clusters being employed. Website http://www.terascala.com Transaction Type Debt Transaction Amount $450,000 … Continue reading “Terascala Receives $450,000 New Funding”