If your definition of hard work depends on getting to the office at 7 am every day, then Dinesh Patel might sound pretty lazy. He doesn’t usually pull out of his driveway for work until 9 am. He has a business reason for starting late, and it has little to do with beating traffic (although … Continue reading “Protagonist Criss-Crosses Pacific, in Search of New Peptide Drugs”
MedStartr Offers Crowdfunding for Health IT Firms, Including Itself
A couple years ago, when Alex Fair was tossing around ideas on how to raise money for his new healthcare marketplace, FairCareMD, he knew that putting the startup on the uber-popular crowdfunding platform Kickstarter would be out of the question. Kickstarter has collected $250 million for 24,000 projects since it was founded three years ago, … Continue reading “MedStartr Offers Crowdfunding for Health IT Firms, Including Itself”
NuoDB, Dailybreak, Vsnap & (Much, Much) More from the Boston Deals Roundup
[Updated 7/12/12, 10:50 am. See below.] It’s been a booming week for deals in New England, and that’s not even counting today… —Morgenthaler Ventures led a $10 million Series B round for Cambridge, MA-based cloud database software company NuoDB. The round also included Hummer Winblad Venture Partners and Longworth Venture Partners and will be used for … Continue reading “NuoDB, Dailybreak, Vsnap & (Much, Much) More from the Boston Deals Roundup”
Backupify Garners $9,000,000 Series C Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=7f5e5647-2ba3-4aa9-a0e7-2138079824fc&Preview=1 Date 7/11/2012 Company Name Backupify Mailing Address 486 Green Street Cambridge, MA 02139 Company Description Backupify is not just about backup, it is about controlling your data yourself instead of having it stored in hundreds of services all around the web. Your online data is just as important as the data … Continue reading “Backupify Garners $9,000,000 Series C Funding”
Kinvey Obtains $5,000,000 Series A Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=4a22d708-f579-4859-8801-234b81ada19b&Preview=1 Date 7/11/2012 Company Name Kinvey Mailing Address One Cambridge Center 6th Floor Cambridge, MA 02142 Company Description Kinvey (pronounced Kin-vey, like convey) makes it ridiculously easy for developers to setup, use and maintain a cloud backend for their mobile apps. Website http://www.kinvey.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $5,000,000 Transaction Round … Continue reading “Kinvey Obtains $5,000,000 Series A Funding Round”
CashStar Lands $5,000,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=fc9b1f45-5489-4f40-985b-3c7f2b1eb3fa&Preview=1 Date 7/11/2012 Company Name CashStar Mailing Address 129 Middle Street 2nd Floor Portland, ME 04101 Company Description CashStar is leading the multi-channel payments evolution as the only digital gifting and incentives company for top brands. The company works with national retailers to offer highly-personalized eGift Cards delivered to consumers via email. … Continue reading “CashStar Lands $5,000,000 New Funding”
Vsnap Garners $750,000 Seed Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=8eb17d4d-a617-49a1-9e40-5b34dc9351d0&Preview=1 Date 7/11/2012 Company Name Vsnap Mailing Address One Marina Park Drive Boston, MA 02210 Company Description Vsnap makes it easy to send short video messages as a more personal alternative to email. A vsnap is 60 seconds, maximum. There’s nothing to download. All you need are an internet connection and a … Continue reading “Vsnap Garners $750,000 Seed Funding”
Pingup Secures $1,000,000 Seed Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=0983883d-598b-48c3-bf9a-917aa8f2d586&Preview=1 Date 7/11/2012 Company Name Pingup Mailing Address 11 Elkins Street Boston, MA 02127 Company Description We like to think of ourselves as a small group of entrepreneurs trying to help customers connect with their favorite businesses. It’s a lofty goal, and we believe we’re doing just that with PINGUP. Website http://www.pingup.com … Continue reading “Pingup Secures $1,000,000 Seed Funding Round”
Cardiosolutions Lands $8,000,000 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=3a5fe7f0-2d88-4bd0-b231-a04e12a491b1&Preview=1 Date 7/11/2012 Company Name Cardiosolutions Mailing Address 75 Mill Street Stoughton, MA 02072 Company Description Cardiosolutions, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware in 2006 to develop a less invasive, percutaneous alternative to open heart surgical repair of the mitral valve. Cardiosolutions’ pioneering technology, the Mitral Repair System, is designed to greatly reduce … Continue reading “Cardiosolutions Lands $8,000,000 New Funding Round”
MiCardia Garners $4,400,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=18158b8e-29fb-484d-bfc6-191108b51f27&Preview=1 Date 7/11/2012 Company Name MiCardia Mailing Address 30 Hughes Irvine, CA 92618 Company Description Micardia Corporation utilizes superior medical advancements to develop minimally invasive technology. Website http://www.micardia.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $4,400,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes MiCardia plans to use the proceeds of this funding to expand the … Continue reading “MiCardia Garners $4,400,000 New Financing Round”
FreedomPop Secures $7,500,000 Series A Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=bd884052-acba-41c6-b025-1ec418d74393&Preview=1 Date 7/11/2012 Company Name FreedomPop Mailing Address 18757 Burbank Blvd. Tarzana, CA 91356 Company Description FreedomPop is the nations first wireless internet provider committed to delivering 100% free internet with 4G broadband wireless internet access. FreedomPop’s partnered with leading wholesale 4G Wimax and 4G LTE wireless internet networks to deliver the … Continue reading “FreedomPop Secures $7,500,000 Series A Round”
On-Ramp Wireless Lands $10,100,112 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=9017033e-a7e9-4499-a91e-7df7011d9987&Preview=1 Date 7/11/2012 Company Name On-Ramp Wireless Mailing Address 10920 Via Frontera San Diego, CA 92127 Company Description On-Ramp Wireless has developed the first wireless system purpose-built to efficiently connect billions of hard-to-reach devices in metro scale and other challenging environments. Website http://www.onrampwireless.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $10,100,112 Transaction Round … Continue reading “On-Ramp Wireless Lands $10,100,112 New Funding”
Zumbox Lands $10,000,000 Series C Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=851e6b20-a7be-456c-8559-9636a7a641b3&Preview=1 Date 7/11/2012 Company Name Zumbox Mailing Address 5200 West Century Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90045 Company Description Zumbox provides the first all-digital postal system that is free for qualified senders of regular mail, such as billers, governments and community organizations. Zumbox delivers mail electronically based on the same street addresses as … Continue reading “Zumbox Lands $10,000,000 Series C Financing”
SteelHouse Secures $8,250,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=e9d3597e-a021-437a-b0e3-974209d8e900&Preview=1 Date 7/11/2012 Company Name SteelHouse Mailing Address 5870 W Jefferson Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90016 Company Description SteelHouse was created by marketers, for marketers. We’re pioneering an emerging field called Behavioral Commerce that is changing eCommerce. Website http://www.steelhouse.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $8,250,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes The … Continue reading “SteelHouse Secures $8,250,000 New Round”
Xolve Secures $95,000 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=c8ff0c2e-e193-4cdd-87bd-0d3a6b1bbd49&Preview=1 Date 7/11/2012 Company Name Xolve Mailing Address 1895 Short Lane Platteville, WI 53818 Company Description Xolve is an early stage company commercializing IP that enables effective, simple, room temperature processing of graphene and other nanoparticle composites, solutions and coatings. Website http://www.xolve.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $95,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed … Continue reading “Xolve Secures $95,000 New Funding Round”
Hireology Lands $1,000,000 Series A Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=47bdf9f1-c162-4a1a-8428-937b6ae63970&Preview=1 Date 7/11/2012 Company Name Hireology Mailing Address 640 N Lasalle St. Chicago, IL 60654 Company Description Hireology was founded on a simple, powerful idea: by analyzing the behaviors of top-performing employees, you can create a highly accurate system that identifies the best person for the job. Website http://www.hireology.com Transaction Type Venture … Continue reading “Hireology Lands $1,000,000 Series A Financing”
Analyte Health Receives $7,999,998 Series C Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=77d96f3f-b8d2-4051-9806-f16108a8fe30&Preview=1 Date 7/11/2012 Company Name Analyte Health Mailing Address 328 South Jefferson Street Chicago, IL 60661 Company Description The Internet has revolutionized the way we get information about our health, but when it comes to getting care, the model of the physician’s office visit is failing us. Convenient access to quality care … Continue reading “Analyte Health Receives $7,999,998 Series C Financing”
Guavus Lands $14,999,998 Series C Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b27f3162-4132-49ad-a3ec-388ff21ec8f9&Preview=1 Date 7/11/2012 Company Name Guavus Mailing Address 1810 Gateway Drive San Mateo, CA 94404 Company Description Guavus is a venture-backed company with a revolutionary set of analytics solutions that changes the way businesses make decisions. Our patented zero-latency, multi-silo data analytics platform continuously mines gushing streams of network, application, and customer … Continue reading “Guavus Lands $14,999,998 Series C Financing”
AdRoll Garners $15,000,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b5534c73-34e8-44c5-b220-98bded32b3d1&Preview=1 Date 7/11/2012 Company Name AdRoll Mailing Address 425 Bush St. Fifth Floor San Francisco, CA 94108 Company Description The company provides video streaming ad networks with behavioral targeting capabilities. Website http://www.adroll.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $15,000,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes The funds will be used to further develop … Continue reading “AdRoll Garners $15,000,000 New Funding”
Phoenix Guild Secures $1,100,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=298a8fe2-ff64-4407-bbf7-a48dde44822b&Preview=1 Date 7/11/2012 Company Name Phoenix Guild Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94105 Company Description The old way of building core games is dying, but gaming isn’t. The sales of post-pc devices are off the charts. So why is everyone still building these boring simulation games? In our quest to build … Continue reading “Phoenix Guild Secures $1,100,000 New Financing Round”
PrePlay Garners $3,100,000 Series A Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=7edb1af2-c6c6-4ace-8799-56720d454389&Preview=1 Date 7/11/2012 Company Name PrePlay Mailing Address 500 E 77th Street New York, NY 10162 Company Description PrePlay is the world’s leading predictive game studio. We create mobile and tablet games designed and engineered to enhance the experience of watching sports, reality, talent, and award shows on TV. PrePlay users compete … Continue reading “PrePlay Garners $3,100,000 Series A Financing”
uBeam Lands $750,000 Series A Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=1fd3b020-2696-4f81-99ae-c8793f73744b&Preview=1 Date 7/11/2012 Company Name uBeam Mailing Address Undisclosed New York, NY 10022 Company Description uBeam beams electricity through the air to charge all of your portable electronics remotely and wirelessly. It’s like Wi-Fi for energy. Website http://www.ubeam.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $750,000 Transaction Round Series A Proceeds Purposes Proceeds … Continue reading “uBeam Lands $750,000 Series A Round”
Pocket Change Receives $5,000,000 Series A Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=293ef1ac-62ed-4ba3-9fd8-1b61174a4780&Preview=1 Date 7/11/2012 Company Name Pocket Change Mailing Address 181 Fremont Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Company Description We want to drive more value for game developers while improving the user experience for users. We’ve built a monetization platform for mobile game developers. Our platform enables iOS & Android game developers to … Continue reading “Pocket Change Receives $5,000,000 Series A Funding Round”
Xolve Receives $95,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=c8ff0c2e-e193-4cdd-87bd-0d3a6b1bbd49 Date 7/11/2012 Company Name Xolve Mailing Address 1600 Aspen Commons Middleton, WI 53562 Company Description Xolve is an early stage company commercializing IP that enables effective, simple, room temperature processing of graphene and other nanoparticle composites, solutions and coatings. Website http://www.xolve.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $95,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed … Continue reading “Xolve Receives $95,000 New Funding”
Energy Technology Ventures Invests in San Diego’s On-Ramp Wireless
Energy Technology Ventures—a joint fund established GE, NRG Energy, and ConocoPhillips—has agreed to participate in the Series C round of funding currently being raised by San Diego’s On-Ramp Wireless. Financial terms were not disclosed in a statement today. On-Ramp CEO Joaquin Silva told me in March he was preparing to raise from $20 million to … Continue reading “Energy Technology Ventures Invests in San Diego’s On-Ramp Wireless”
How Amazon Can Disrupt Smartphones and Take Apple & Google to School
The rumor mill is heating up on Amazon’s plans to enter the smartphone business—a fiercely competitive market currently dominated by Apple’s iPhone franchise and Google’s Android platform. Despite massive investments, Microsoft has so far failed to make inroads as a third platform, so Amazon will have to pull off some very impressive work on many … Continue reading “How Amazon Can Disrupt Smartphones and Take Apple & Google to School”
Oakland University Incubator Focuses on Cleantech, Outreach
Tucked amid the gorgeous rolling hills surrounding Meadowbrook Hall in Rochester Hills, MI, is the Oakland University Incubator. Despite being a sprawling space complete with a demonstration hall the size of a football field, it’s a four-person operation. Amy Butler runs the place, and she’s got a vision to not only attract more tenants and … Continue reading “Oakland University Incubator Focuses on Cleantech, Outreach”
Crossing Sand Hill Road: SLAC, X-Ray Lasers, and the Venture Industry
Sand Hill Road is a chasm. On one side: the lion’s share of prime Silicon Valley venture capital firms. On the other side, less than half a mile away: the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. If the chasm is crossed, it could bring new wealth to the venture industry, well-being to patients, new manufacturing industries, and … Continue reading “Crossing Sand Hill Road: SLAC, X-Ray Lasers, and the Venture Industry”
Ubi Interactive Bets on Kinect, Finds a New Home in Seattle
Last Christmas was not shaping up to be a banner holiday season for Anup Chathoth. Sick and cooped up at home, the young entrepreneur was contemplating how he could revive an idea that he’d been crunching for several months. Chathoth and his partner, Chao Zhang, were trying to make a new device that could turn … Continue reading “Ubi Interactive Bets on Kinect, Finds a New Home in Seattle”
For Stealth HD’s Video Software, A Panorama of Applications
In 2007, Bill Banta got discharged by the U.S. Navy’s fighter pilot training school because he failed an eye exam. Today, his Silicon Valley startup is building video software that could help pilots by giving them eyes in the back of their heads. You could call that irony, or serendipity. After all, if Banta had … Continue reading “For Stealth HD’s Video Software, A Panorama of Applications”
E-tailer Inubar, Founded by Lot18 Alums, Debuts in Pet Wares Sector
Pet owners who dote on their four-legged companions have a new e-tailer to peruse, now that New York startup Inubar has come out of stealth mode today. Inubar offers a selection of aesthetically designed products and is initially focusing on toys, bedding, and accessories for dogs. New items will be added each week. Websites that … Continue reading “E-tailer Inubar, Founded by Lot18 Alums, Debuts in Pet Wares Sector”
Halo Report: Angel Investing Holds Steady in First Quarter
[Updated 7/9/12 12:42 am. See below.] The average amount of capital that angels invested in early stage companies during the first three months of 2012 declined slightly from last year, according to a new report on U.S. angel activity. The average size of deals involving only angels and angel groups was $940,000 during the first … Continue reading “Halo Report: Angel Investing Holds Steady in First Quarter”
Sophiris Moves to Unlock Blockbuster Potential in New Prostate Drug
In the vintage tic-tac-toe TV game show, The Hollywood Squares, one of the classic funny moments occurred when host Peter Marshall asks the question: “True or false—a pea can last as long as 5,000 years.” Assuming an expression of middle-aged consternation, the late comedian George Gobel answers: “Boy, it sure seems that way sometimes.” The … Continue reading “Sophiris Moves to Unlock Blockbuster Potential in New Prostate Drug”
Gates Foundation’s Jeff Raikes To Start Off Seattle Biotech Event
[Updated 3:30 pm] It may not seem right as the weather has turned so beautiful, but it’s time to leave the T-shirt and jeans in the closet and break out the sportcoat for the biggest annual event in Seattle biotech. About 1,000 people are expected to come together at the Washington State Convention Center tomorrow … Continue reading “Gates Foundation’s Jeff Raikes To Start Off Seattle Biotech Event”
Paydiant Picks Up $12M to Set Up Mobile Payments for Banks and Retailers
In a very busy week for startup financings, a few stand out in their respective fields. One would be Paydiant in mobile payments. The Wellesley, MA-based company has raised a $12 million Series B round from new investor Stage 1 Ventures, along with previous investors North Bridge Venture Partners and General Catalyst Partners. It sounds … Continue reading “Paydiant Picks Up $12M to Set Up Mobile Payments for Banks and Retailers”
ThriveHive Garners $1,500,000 Seed Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=d7bda2c7-53f1-4302-9f48-3bf9b36aaf9a&Preview=1 Date 7/10/2012 Company Name ThriveHive Mailing Address 1 Main St Cambridge, MA 02142 Company Description ThriveHive is an all-in-one marketing platform that gives local businesses a custom marketing plan and provides the tools and expertise to do it all in one place. Website http://www.thrivehive.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $1,500,000 … Continue reading “ThriveHive Garners $1,500,000 Seed Financing”
Continuity Engine Secures $1,250,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=9333509d-79ea-4472-991f-d89ac0ae24e4&Preview=1 Date 7/10/2012 Company Name Continuity Engine Mailing Address 5 Science Park Third Floor New Haven, CT 06511 Company Description Our mission is to help community financial institutions survive and thrive by cutting their Compliance Tax through the use of cutting edge technology. Website http://www.continuity.net Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $1,250,000 … Continue reading “Continuity Engine Secures $1,250,000 New Financing Round”
EcoMotors Secures $32,500,000 Series C Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=996594eb-8ae0-4e7f-836f-bc4e103ec1b7&Preview=1 Date 7/10/2012 Company Name EcoMotors Mailing Address 17000 Federal Drive Allen Park, MI 48101 Company Description EcoMotors is developing innovative next-generation diesel engines, with a focus on fuel efficiency, low emissions and cost effective solutions for developing markets. The family of EcoMotors engines will set a new industry standard for clean … Continue reading “EcoMotors Secures $32,500,000 Series C Financing Round”
PredPol Secures $1,300,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=5b87de5c-5c47-43e1-b1ea-35e08645f7de&Preview=1 Date 7/10/2012 Company Name PredPol Mailing Address Undisclosed Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Company Description PredPol is helping law enforcement agencies in two ways, then. The first is by telling them how to better use their limited resources through big data and modern technologies. The second is preventing crime, which helps the … Continue reading “PredPol Secures $1,300,000 New Financing Round”
Stripe Garners $20,000,000 Series B Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=815f458f-4935-47c9-af5c-591160f9aa1d&Preview=1 Date 7/10/2012 Company Name Stripe Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94123 Company Description Stripe is a simple, developer-friendly way to accept payments online. We believe that enabling transactions on the web is a problem rooted in code, not finance, and we want to help put more websites in business. Website … Continue reading “Stripe Garners $20,000,000 Series B Round”
Boundary Obtains $15,000,000 Series B Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=3e70b358-e613-4086-bc3c-5e653c099d7f&Preview=1 Date 7/10/2012 Company Name Boundary Mailing Address 1475 Folsom St San Francisco, CA 94103 Company Description Boundary provides a real-time, SaaS-based solution for high-volume, high-resolution monitoring of cloud environments. Boundary is designed for organizations whose businesses depend on continuous, real-time operations. Website http://www.boundary.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $15,000,000 Transaction … Continue reading “Boundary Obtains $15,000,000 Series B Funding”
Avinger Garners $11,000,000 Series D Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=f6e2ae32-f117-43b3-8433-ce1c1e235c6d&Preview=1 Date 7/10/2012 Company Name Avinger Mailing Address 400 Chesapeake Dr. Redwood City, CA 94063 Company Description The company is developing medical device treatments for peripheral artery disease. (PAD) Website http://www.avinger.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $11,000,000 Transaction Round Series D Proceeds Purposes The new funds will also support the company’s … Continue reading “Avinger Garners $11,000,000 Series D Round”
Real5d.com Obtains $1,200,000 Series A Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=61e637cc-ee5c-4d19-93e3-d8a450ac05e1&Preview=1 Date 7/10/2012 Company Name Real5d.com Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94105 Company Description real5D is designed to help you easily and consistently attract more clients, it will directly connect you with the client as soon as they enter your project. Website http://www.real5d.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $1,200,000 Transaction … Continue reading “Real5d.com Obtains $1,200,000 Series A Financing”
GitHub Garners $100,000,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=cfa45ad4-8bfa-4215-bb5b-f1c97cfe4db7&Preview=1 Date 7/10/2012 Company Name GitHub Mailing Address 548 4th St San Francisco, CA 94107 Company Description GitHub is the best place to share code with friends, co-workers, classmates, and complete strangers. Over a million people use GitHub to build amazing things together. Website http://www.github.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $100,000,000 … Continue reading “GitHub Garners $100,000,000 New Financing”
Pure Energies Group Acquires One Block Off The Grid for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=33ae84bb-c91c-45cf-b588-592a1ae0fe18&Preview=1 Date 7/10/2012 Company Name One Block Off The Grid Mailing Address 164 South Park San Francisco, CA 94107 Company Description The company operates as a solar discount company. Website http://www.1bog.org Transaction Type M&A Transaction Amount Undisclosed Transaction Round Proceeds Purposes M&A Terms Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed by … Continue reading “Pure Energies Group Acquires One Block Off The Grid for Undisclosed Sum”
Barkbox Receives $1,700,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=ab806854-d185-4f0f-bc54-6471b01d159c&Preview=1 Date 7/10/2012 Company Name Barkbox Mailing Address 50 Eldridge Street Floor 5 New York, NY 10002 Company Description BarkBox is building a new generation pet brand for people who are passionate about their dogs. Website http://www.barkbox.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $1,700,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes The capital will … Continue reading “Barkbox Receives $1,700,000 New Financing Round”
Bitly Obtains $15,000,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=943fef4d-2d90-4ccc-9530-978769113a52&Preview=1 Date 7/10/2012 Company Name Bitly Mailing Address 416 West 13th St. New York, NY 10014 Company Description bit.ly is a utility that allows users to shorten, share, and track links (URLs). You can share a shortened link from the website, our mobile site (m.bit.ly) and bookmarklets. Website http://bit.ly Transaction Type Venture … Continue reading “Bitly Obtains $15,000,000 New Financing”
Paydiant Lands $12,000,000 Series B Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=35e5ee7a-ea2b-43c2-a63b-528edfc6f7f5&Preview=1 Date 7/10/2012 Company Name Paydiant Mailing Address 1 Algonquian Drive Natick, MA 07160 Company Description The company operates an online service that facilitates online payments via mobile phones. Website http://www.Paydiant.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $12,000,000 Transaction Round Series B Proceeds Purposes The new investment will be used to accelerate … Continue reading “Paydiant Lands $12,000,000 Series B Financing”
Oracle Acquires Involver for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=835c3656-8627-452a-a6a3-4448d34c1121&Preview=1 Date 7/10/2012 Company Name Involver Mailing Address 611 Mission St 7th Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 Company Description Involver is the web’s most trusted social marketing platform supporting 80,000 brands and agencies and interacting with more than 200,000,000 fans. Involver’s platform powers over 30 applications built specifically for marketers engaging their … Continue reading “Oracle Acquires Involver for Undisclosed Sum”
Portalarium Secures $7,000,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=8eee76d6-5f6a-4f55-a328-b2da4b34a8cd&Preview=1 Date 7/10/2012 Company Name Portalarium Mailing Address 7400 Coldwater Canyon Dr. Austin, TX 78730 Company Description Portalarium is developing and publishing premium online games and virtual worlds for popular social networks and mobile platforms. Portalarium games maximize the fun and social play experience between friends, making it is easy to find … Continue reading “Portalarium Secures $7,000,000 New Funding”