REAL TIME VC & PRIVATE EQUITY DEALS AND NEWS
Clever, a San Carlos, CA-based provider of an API that allows developers to access school data, has raised $3m in seed funding. Backers include: – Bessemer Venture Partners, – SV Angel, – Mike Maples (Floodgate) , – Jeff Clavier (SoftTech VC) , – Kevin Rose (Google Ventures), – Ashton Kutcher, – Mitch Kapor, – Ben […]
ZS Pharma Inc., a Fort Worth, Texas-based specialty pharmaceutical company, has closed a $46m financing round. The round was led by Alta Partners, with participation from new investors RiverVest Venture Partners, 3×5 Special Opportunity Partners and Salem Partners as well as current investor Devon Park Bioventures. The company intends to use the capital to advance […]
YaSabe, Inc., a Herndon, VA-based bilingual social, mobile and local search company that focuses on Hispanic consumers living in the U.S., received a venture capital investment from Piedmont RIA. The amount of the investment, which was made by Piedmont RIA’s Militello Capital through its new venture capital fund, was not disclosed. Led by Zubair Talib, […]
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Flashnotes, a Boston, MA-based online marketplace that allows students to buy and sell class material, has closed a $1.8m seed funding. The round was led by Ryan Moore of Atlas Venture and Jordan Levy of Softbank Capital, with participation from angel investors Michael Lazerow (Founder, Buddy Media), Paul Sethi (Founder, RedBooks), Paul Tedeschi (Founder, Mr. […]
According to multiple reports, MeetMeTix, an Austin, Texas-based mobile marketplace for fans to buy and sell extra tickets, has launched with approximately $500k in seed funding. Atlanta and New York-based participated in the funding including chairman Ben Dyer and Texas Entrepreneur Networks, the angel group led by Hall Martin. The company is using the capital […]
Vizury Interactive, a Bangalore, India-based provider of digital marketing technology solutions, has raised $9m in Series B funding. The round was led by Nokia Growth Partners, with participation from current investors Ojas Venture Partners and Inventus Capital Partners and existing business angels. The company intends to use the capital to strengthen its presence across Asia, […]
Laffster, a Venice, CA-based startup that provides a comedic discovery and personalization platform for fun stuff online which including videos, articles, etc., has raised $750k in seed funding. Backers include: – Greylock Partners, – Adam Nash, former LinkedIn vice president – Chris Williams of Maker Studios – Howard Lindzon of StockTwits, – The Paradigm Agency, […]
ProNerve, LLC, a suburban Denver, Colorado-based provider of intraoperative neuromonitoring services, has been acquired by middle-market private equity firm Waud Capital Partners. The amount of the transaction was not disclosed. WCP aims to support the company’s ability to serve new customers and to continue its national expansion through acquisition. Established in 2008 ProNerve provides IONM […]
BuildDirect.com, a Vancouver, BC, Canada-based e-commerce provider of heavy weight building materials including flooring and decking, has raised $4m. The funding was provided by BDC IT Venture Fund. The company intends to use the capital to continue to grow and give angels and seed investors some liquidity. Co-Founded in 1999 by CEO Jeff Booth and Executive […]
Biom’Up, a Lyon, France-based manufacturer of re-absorbable medical devices, has raised €6.8m in funding. Backers include existing shareholders Merieux Developpement, SHAM, Sofimac Partners, Aquasourca and L’Ameliane, and new investors the InnoBio fund, managed by CDC Entreprises under the FSI France Investissement program, Viveris Management and OTC Asset Management. The company intends to use the new […]
Dhingana, a Sunnyvale, CA-based social music streaming site, has raised $7m in Series B funding. The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors Inventus Capital Partners and Helion Venture Partners. The company intends to use the funding to build the team and expand its marketing, sales and business development efforts. […]
Datahug, a Dublin, Ireland-based startup that provides business networking automation solutions, has raised €2.5m in Series A funding from DFJ Esprit. The company intends to use the proceeds from the investment to expand in internationally, mainly in the US. Customers include Grant Thornton, Plantronics, BDO, CPL, Balderton Capital and the same DFJ Esprit. Founded in […]
Eruditor, a Moscow, Russia-based provider of online marketplaces for freelancers and businesses, has raised $4m in funding. The round was led by Intel Capital, with participation from Runa Capital. The company intends to use the capital to expand its team and grow existing and new verticals. Established in 2006 by Egor Rudi, CEO, and Sergey […]
Launched by Belgium-based non-profit organization Startup Together, in partnership with 12 leading web companies, Startup Pack is offering 1,000 packs entirely for free to help entrepreneurs launch their startup. Every pack is worth more than $10k and gives access to tools and services from the web to start activity. The offer includes services from – […]