REAL TIME VC & PRIVATE EQUITY DEALS AND NEWS
WISeKey, a Geneva, Switzerland-based information security and identity management software and services firm, has secured $20m pre-IPO at a $200m valuation. The round of funding, which was raised in 4 months, was led by a group of USA, European and Swiss institutional and private investors. The investment will enable the company to expand its operations […]
Mirina Corporation, a Seattle, WA-based biotechnology company focused on the generation of novel microRNA (miRNA) therapeutics with improved properties, has closed a Series A-1 financing. The round was led by new investor Versant Ventures. Previous investors Alexandria Real Estate Equities, ARCH Venture Partners, OVP Venture Partners and WRF Capital also participated in the round. In […]
XOS Digital, Inc., a Boston and Orlando-based provider of content management solutions and digital media services for collegiate and professional sports organizations, completed its undisclosed Series B financing and recapitalization of the business. The round was led by new investor NewSpring Ventures. It was joined by Dublin Capital and existing investors Blue Chip Venture Company […]
NexJ Systems Inc., a Toronto, ON-based provider of innovative customer-centered enterprise solutions for the finance, insurance, and health care industries, has secured $22.5m in private financing. Investors include GMP Securities L.P., Canaccord Adams Inc., and Wellington West. As stated by William M. Tatham, Chairman & CEO of the company, “these funds will enable us to […]
SolFocus, a developer of Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) systems, has received $3m in equipment financing from ATEL Ventures, a provider of secured financing to emerging growth companies. The financing will be used for the company’s high-volume manufacturing. The SolFocus mission is to enable solar energy generation at a Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) competitive with traditional fossil […]
Ascend, a global provider of aviation information and consultancy solutions, has received an additional £6m equity investment from LDC, the mid-market private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group. Ascend, which is based in London with offices in New York and Hong Kong, provides of data, analytics and advice to investors who finance aircraft. The company […]
Overture Networks, a Carrier Ethernet solutions provider, closed an additional $17.2m round of equity funding in an oversubscribed round. The round was led by new investor, QuestMark Partners, who joins existing investors, including Intel Capital, Intersouth Partners, Morgenthaler Ventures, Tenaya Capital, TDF Fund and Gray Ventures. In conjunction with the funding, Tim Krongard, Partner, QuestMark […]
T-System, Inc., a Dallas, Texas-based provider of both software- and paper-based clinical documentation solutions to more than 40% of U.S. hospital emergency departments, will receive a “significant” investment from Francisco Partners, a technology-focused private equity firm. The transaction is expected to close shortly, after satisfying customary closing conditions. The capital infusion will enable the company […]
Aragon Pharmaceuticals Inc., a San Diego, CA-based small-molecule drug discovery company identifying innovative medicines for the treatment of hormonally driven cancers, has secured $22m in Series B financing. Investors include Aisling Capital, OrbiMed Advisors and The Column Group. The financing brings the total amount raised to $30m since the company’s foundation in May 2009. In conjunction with […]
MXP4, a France-based developer of interactive music solutions, closed a $4m round of financing led by Orkos Capital and including previous investors Sofinnova Partners and Ventech. The funds will be used to make the company’s flagship product, MXP4 Everywhere roadmap, available to brands, advertisers, media portals, mobile applications, music distribution platforms and third-party music formats. […]
Zenverge, Inc., a Cupertino, CA-based developer of Advanced Media ICs, has closed a $30m Series C round of financing led by Battery Ventures. The company will use the new capital to ramp production and expand marketing and development activities to broaden product offerings. Existing investors, DCM, Norwest Venture Partners (NVP), and Motorola Ventures, joined Battery […]
Lifefactory, a Sausalito, CA-based a creator of BPA-glass baby and adult beverage bottles with patent pending silicone sleeves and silicone teethersproducts free of toxins, has closed a $1.65m Series A funding round. The round was led by Greenhouse Capital Partners and Big Sky Partners. In conjunction with the funding, Peter D. Henig of Greenhouse Capital Partners […]
(mt) Media Temple, Inc., a Los Angeles, California-based provider of virtualized, managed hosting, has received a $15m investment from Triangle Capital Corporation (Raleigh, NC) as lead investor, and GMB Mezzanine Capital, L.P. (Minneapolis, MN). Proceeds from the investment will be used principally for infrastructure capital expenditures, new products, working capital, and debt repayment. (mt) Media […]
Gymbox, a London-based health club business, has received an £1.3m investment from Octopus Ventures via its £30m Octopus Capital for Enterprise Fund (OCfE). The capital infusion will be used to finance additional new Gymbox sites, initially within London and then in the UK. The company currently operates gyms in three locations in London: Holborn, Covent […]
Neolab Limited, an Odiham, UK-based generic pharmaceutical business, has received a £2m investment from Maven Capital Partners as joint manager of the Government backed Capital for Enterprise Fund. The investment will enable the company to continue its expansion and realise the significant potential from its pipeline of new products. Founded in 1999, Neolab specialises in […]