Enterprise

Why Alibaba Is Acquiring Kaola For $2 Billion

By Annie Baker ● Sep 11, 2019

Alibaba recently announced that it is acquiring Kaola from Chinese internet company NetEase for about $2 billion. These are the details behind the deal.

Vista Equity Partners Reportedly Raises A Massive $16 Billion For New Tech Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 11, 2019

Vista Equity Partners has reportedly raised $16 billion in outside commitments, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Signia Venture Partners Reveals $85 Million Third Early-Stage Fund

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 11, 2019

Signia Venture Partners recently revealed that it closed a third early-stage venture capital fund at $85 million.

Life Sciences AI Company My Intelligent Machines Closes $2.6 Million

By Annie Baker ● Sep 11, 2019

My Intelligent Machines (MIMS) recently announced it closed $2.6 million in a seed round of funding from several investors.

Partners Capital Hires Marc Schwartz As Strategic Advisor

By Noah Long ● Sep 11, 2019

Partners Capital announced it hired Marc Schwartz as a strategic advisor to its recently opened West Coast office.

FIO Protocol Developer Company Dapix Closes $5.7 Million

By Noah Long ● Sep 10, 2019

FIO Protocol developer company Dapix has raised $5.7 million in Series A funding led by Binance Labs.

Digital Health Platform BrightInsight Raises $25 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 10, 2019

BrightInsight announced it raised $25 million in Series A funding co-led by New Leaf Venture Partners and Eclipse Ventures, which will be used to enhance its platform.

Business Hotel Booking Platform Company Hotel Engine Secures $16 Million

By Noah Long ● Sep 10, 2019

Business travel hotel booking and management platform Hotel Engine announced it raised $16 million in Series A funding led by Telescope Partners.

Detroit-Based Huron Capital Names Anthony Pulice As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2019

Leading lower-middle-market private equity firm Huron Capital announced it named Anthony Pulice as a partner on the Flex Equity team.

Happy Money Secures $70 Million To Help Consumers ‘Break Up With Their Credit Cards’

By Annie Baker ● Sep 10, 2019

Fintech company Happy Money announced it closed $70 million in Series D funding led by CMFG Ventures -- which is the venture capital entity of CUNA Mutual Group.

Oilfield Water Intelligence Leader Sourcewater Raises $7.2 Million

By Noah Long ● Sep 10, 2019

Oilfield water intelligence company Sourcewater recently announced that it closed $7.2 million in Series A funding led by Bison Technologies.

Ridge Ventures Names Brendan Baker As A Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2019

Venture capital firm Ridge Ventures recently announced that it added Brendan Baker as a partner on its team.

Loadsmart Raises $19 Million For Major Drayage Initiative With Maersk And Ports America

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2019

Digital freight technology company Loadsmart announced it raised $19 million to set up an initiative to improve the flow of freight through American ports.

How Podcorn Is Going To Help Podcasters Monetize Their Content

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2019

Podcorn (founded by Agnes Kozera and David Kierzkowski) announced it raised $2.2 million in seed funding led by Global Founders Capital.

Opus Agency Buys Tencue: Details About The Deal

By Annie Baker ● Sep 10, 2019

Global event experiences leader Opus Agency announced it acquired creative agency Tencue Productions. These are the details about the deal.

Permira Funds Makes Significant Investment In Axiom

By Annie Baker ● Sep 10, 2019

Private equity firm Permira recently announced it made a significant investment in Axiom, a provider of on-demand legal services.

Facebook Partners With Microsoft And Several Universities To Improve Deepfake Detection

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2019

Facebook recently announced it is partnering with Microsoft and academic institutions to set up a Deepfake Detection Challenge (DFDC).

OpenGov’s Acquisition Of ViewPoint: Details About The Deal

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 10, 2019

OpenGov — a leader in enterprise cloud solutions for government agencies — announced it was acquiring ViewPoint. These are the details around the deal.

Wireless Building Automation Company 75F Raises $18 Million

By Annie Baker ● Sep 9, 2019

75F -- a market leader in wireless building automation for commercial buildings -- announced it completed $18 million in Series A funding co-led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Climate Initiative.

Healthcare-Focused Private Equity Firm Grant Avenue Capital Makes Key Hires

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

Healthcare-focused private equity firm Grant Avenue Capital announced it has made several key hires including Alex Ferree and Eric Kim as senior associates.

Kudu Makes Investment In EJF Capital

By Noah Long ● Sep 9, 2019

Gglobal alternative asset management firm EJF Capital LLC announced it has received an investment from Kudu Investment Management.

Accion Venture Lab Launches New $23 Million Fund

By Annie Baker ● Sep 9, 2019

Accion announced that it is launching a new $23 million fund in order to bring together innovative fintech startups to help the underserved at scale.

Vensana Closes Inaugural Fund With $225 Million In Committed Capital

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

Vensana Capital announced it closed an inaugural fund called Vensana Capital I with $225 million in committed capital.

Investment Decision Optimization Company Innovesta Raises $2.7 Million

By Annie Baker ● Sep 9, 2019

Innovesta -- a women-led company known for optimizing investment decisions using objective and validated data -- has recently announced it raised $2.7 million.

Customer Behavior Engagement Platform Neura Raises $16 Million

By Noah Long ● Sep 9, 2019

Customer behavior engagement platform company Neura recently announced that it raised $16 million in Series B led by Pitango Venture Capital and Liberty Technology Venture Capital II.

Vancouver-Based Legal Technology Company Clio Raises $250 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

Cloud-based legal technology leader Clio announced it raised $250 million in Series D funding from TCV and JMI Equity.

Former Domino’s Pizza CEO Patrick Doyle Partnering With Carlyle To Buy Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2019

The Carlyle Group recently announced that it is partnering with former Domino’s Pizza CEO Patrick Doyle to buy established companies that have the opportunity for value creation.

PerimeterX: This Web App Security Company Just Raised Funding From Deutsche Telekom And Salesforce

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

PerimeterX -- a company that protects the most reputable websites and mobile apps from malicious activities -- has raised an additional $14 million.

Atlantic Street Capital Closes Fund IV  At $500 Million Hard Cap

By Noah Long ● Sep 9, 2019

Private equity firm Atlantic Street Capital announced it has closed Atlantic Street Capital IV, LP at a hard cap with $500 million of capital commitments.

T-REX Raises Strategic Funding Round From Citi, Westly, And Viola Fintech

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

Leading analytics company T-REX recently announced that it raised a new round of funding led by Citi, the Westly Group, and Viola Fintech.

Enterprise

Why Alibaba Is Acquiring Kaola For $2 Billion

Vista Equity Partners Reportedly Raises A Massive $16 Billion For New Tech Fund

Signia Venture Partners Reveals $85 Million Third Early-Stage Fund

Life Sciences AI Company My Intelligent Machines Closes $2.6 Million

Partners Capital Hires Marc Schwartz As Strategic Advisor

FIO Protocol Developer Company Dapix Closes $5.7 Million

Digital Health Platform BrightInsight Raises $25 Million

Business Hotel Booking Platform Company Hotel Engine Secures $16 Million

Detroit-Based Huron Capital Names Anthony Pulice As Partner

Happy Money Secures $70 Million To Help Consumers ‘Break Up With Their Credit Cards’

Oilfield Water Intelligence Leader Sourcewater Raises $7.2 Million

Ridge Ventures Names Brendan Baker As A Partner

Loadsmart Raises $19 Million For Major Drayage Initiative With Maersk And Ports America

How Podcorn Is Going To Help Podcasters Monetize Their Content

Opus Agency Buys Tencue: Details About The Deal

Permira Funds Makes Significant Investment In Axiom

Facebook Partners With Microsoft And Several Universities To Improve Deepfake Detection

OpenGov’s Acquisition Of ViewPoint: Details About The Deal

Wireless Building Automation Company 75F Raises $18 Million

Healthcare-Focused Private Equity Firm Grant Avenue Capital Makes Key Hires

Kudu Makes Investment In EJF Capital

Accion Venture Lab Launches New $23 Million Fund

Vensana Closes Inaugural Fund With $225 Million In Committed Capital

Investment Decision Optimization Company Innovesta Raises $2.7 Million

Customer Behavior Engagement Platform Neura Raises $16 Million

Vancouver-Based Legal Technology Company Clio Raises $250 Million

Former Domino’s Pizza CEO Patrick Doyle Partnering With Carlyle To Buy Companies

PerimeterX: This Web App Security Company Just Raised Funding From Deutsche Telekom And Salesforce

Atlantic Street Capital Closes Fund IV At $500 Million Hard Cap

T-REX Raises Strategic Funding Round From Citi, Westly, And Viola Fintech

Atlantic Street Capital Closes Fund IV  At $500 Million Hard Cap