Startups

Sierra Ventures Closes Twelfth Fund At $215 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● July 23, 2019

Early-stage technology-focused venture capital firm Sierra Ventures announced it has closed its twelfth investment fund at $215 million.

Sustainable Investing Company Ethic Secures $13 Million

By Dan Anderson ● July 23, 2019

New York-based sustainable investing company Ethic announced it raised $13 million in Series A funding.

Montana-Based Application Review And Opportunity Marketplace Submittable Raises $10 Million

By Noah Long ● July 23, 2019

Submittable — a Missoula, Montana-based application review and opportunity marketplace announced it raised $10 million in Series B.

Ascend: This Autonomous Dataflow Service Has Raised $19 Million

By Dan Anderson ● July 23, 2019

Autonomous Dataflow Service provider Ascend announced it emerged from stealth and raised $19 million in Series A funding.

Fortify: Digital Composite Manufacturing Pioneer Raises $10 Million

By Dan Anderson ● July 23, 2019

Boston-based additive manufacturing startup and Digital Composite Manufacturing (DCM) pioneer Fortify announced it raised $10 million in Series A funding.

Bayer Leads $22 Million Round In Pyxis Oncology

By Dan Anderson ● July 23, 2019

Leaps by Bayer has led a $22 million Series A round of funding in newly formed immuno-oncology company Pyxis Oncology.

DUST Identity: How This Company Uses Diamond Unclonable Security Tags For Supply Chains

By Noah Long ● July 23, 2019

DUST Identity -- the pioneers of first diamond unclonable security tag for supply chain security -- announced it raised $10 million.

Blackstone Strategic Partners Closes $11.1 Billion For Eighth Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● July 23, 2019

Blackstone’s secondary and fund solutions business called Strategic Partners has closed $11 billion for the Strategic Partners VIII L.P.

Lifestyle Hotel Brand And Management Company Life House Raises $100 Million

By Annie Baker ● July 23, 2019

Vertically-integrated hotel company Life House announced it has raised $100 million in equity commitments from Blue Flag Partners.

Liquid Death: This Canned Water Startup Is Reportedly In Talks To Raise $10 Million

By Dan Anderson ● July 23, 2019

Liquid Death -- this canned water startup that went viral and raised $1.6 million in seed funding recently -- is reportedly in talks to raise $10 million.

Robinhood: DST Leads $323 Million Series E Round At $7.6 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● July 22, 2019

Robinhood -- the no-fee service for trading stocks, options, and cryptocurrencies -- announced it raised $323 million at a $7.6 billion valuation.

10x Ascend: This Company Helps Engineers With Job Negotiations

By Noah Long ● July 22, 2019

10x Ascend -- a company that negotiates on behalf of software developers and data science professionals -- has officially launched out of beta.

Fifth Wall: Real Estate VC Firm Closes Oversubscribed $503 Million Fund II

By Amit Chowdhry ● July 22, 2019

Global real estate industry VC firm Fifth Wall announced it closed $503 million for the oversubscribed Fund II.

AlphaSense: This Market Intelligence Search Engine Has Raised $50 Million

By Dan Anderson ● July 22, 2019

AlphaSense -- an AI-based market intelligence search engine built for enterprise and investment companies -- announced it raised $50 million in Series B.

Icertis: $115 Million Funding, Over $1 Billion Valuation, $1 Trillion In Aggregate Contract Value

By Amit Chowdhry ● July 22, 2019

Icertis, a leading enterprise contract management company announced it raised $115 million in Series E funding at a valuation of more than $1 billion.

Why 8×8 Is Acquiring Wavecell For $125 Million

By Noah Long ● July 22, 2019

Leading cloud provider of voice, video, chat and contact center solutions 8x8 announced it is acquiring Wavecell for $125 million.

These Former Bain Executives Are Raising $400 Million For A New Hedge Fund Called 325 Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● July 22, 2019

325 Capital -- a hedge fund created by three former Bain executives -- is looking to raise $400 million to make big bets on small public companies.

Why Invitae Is Acquiring Jungla For About $50 Million

By Annie Baker ● July 22, 2019

Invitae recently revealed that it is acquiring Jungla for approximately $50 million upon closing. These are the details behind the deal.

Personalized Oncology Company Notable Announces $40 Million Funding Round

By Dan Anderson ● July 22, 2019

Notable -- a company redefining cancer treatment with a clinically validated platform -- announced it raised $40 million in Series B.

Robot-Assisted Dental Surgery Platform Company Neocis Raises $30 Million

By Annie Baker ● July 21, 2019

Miami, Florida-based robot-assisted dental surgery platform company Neocis announced it raised $30 million in funding to support expanded commercialization.

Video-Based Research Platform methinks Secures $7 Million

By Noah Long ● July 21, 2019

methinks -- the company behind a popular video-based research platform -- announced new milestones including $7 million in Series A.

Jane Technologies Raises $21 Million

By Noah Long ● July 21, 2019

Jane Technologies -- a retail software company known for creating the largest online cannabis marketplace -- announced it raised $21 million.

St. Louis-Based Private Equity Firm WILsquare Capital Raises $190 Million For Second Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● July 21, 2019

St. Louis-based private equity firm WILsquare Capital has closed its oversubscribed second fund at $190 million thus beating its $150 million target.

Augmentir: How This Augmented Worker Software Company Is Helping Frontline Workers

By Dan Anderson ● July 21, 2019

Augmentir -- a leading provider of augmented worker software for industrial companies -- announced it has closed an oversubscribed funding round.

Kopari Beauty Raises $20 Million

By Annie Baker ● July 21, 2019

Premium coconut-powered lifestyle brand Kopari Beauty announced it closed $20 million in funding.

ClassPass Moves Into Corporate Wellness Programs

By Amit Chowdhry ● July 21, 2019

ClassPass -- the popular fitness subscription service -- is now moving into corporate wellness programs.

AI-Powered Musician Creation Platform LANDR Raises $26 Million

By Annie Baker ● July 21, 2019

LANDR -- an AI-powered creative platform for musicians -- has closed $26 million in Series B funding.

Oyo Founder Ritesh Agarwal Investing $2 Billion To Buy Back Equity Stake

By Amit Chowdhry ● July 21, 2019

Oyo Hotels and Homes founder and CEO Ritesh Agarwal is investing $2 billion to buy back stake in the company

Arcview Secures $7.7 Million

By Noah Long ● July 21, 2019

Arcview -- a premier cannabis industry investor network that connects accredited investors with businesses seeking capital -- has raised $7.7 million.

DoorDash Collaborates With McDonald’s As A U.S. McDelivery Partner

By Annie Baker ● July 20, 2019

DoorDash has partnered with McDonald’s USA to expand the availability of McDelivery beyond the current offering launching first in the Houston, Texas area

Sierra Ventures Closes Twelfth Fund At $215 Million

Sustainable Investing Company Ethic Secures $13 Million

Montana-Based Application Review And Opportunity Marketplace Submittable Raises $10 Million

Ascend: This Autonomous Dataflow Service Has Raised $19 Million

Fortify: Digital Composite Manufacturing Pioneer Raises $10 Million

Bayer Leads $22 Million Round In Pyxis Oncology

DUST Identity: How This Company Uses Diamond Unclonable Security Tags For Supply Chains

Blackstone Strategic Partners Closes $11.1 Billion For Eighth Fund

Lifestyle Hotel Brand And Management Company Life House Raises $100 Million

Liquid Death: This Canned Water Startup Is Reportedly In Talks To Raise $10 Million

Robinhood: DST Leads $323 Million Series E Round At $7.6 Billion Valuation

10x Ascend: This Company Helps Engineers With Job Negotiations

Fifth Wall: Real Estate VC Firm Closes Oversubscribed $503 Million Fund II

AlphaSense: This Market Intelligence Search Engine Has Raised $50 Million

Icertis: $115 Million Funding, Over $1 Billion Valuation, $1 Trillion In Aggregate Contract Value

Why 8×8 Is Acquiring Wavecell For $125 Million

These Former Bain Executives Are Raising $400 Million For A New Hedge Fund Called 325 Capital

Why Invitae Is Acquiring Jungla For About $50 Million

Personalized Oncology Company Notable Announces $40 Million Funding Round

Robot-Assisted Dental Surgery Platform Company Neocis Raises $30 Million

Video-Based Research Platform methinks Secures $7 Million

Jane Technologies Raises $21 Million

St. Louis-Based Private Equity Firm WILsquare Capital Raises $190 Million For Second Fund

Augmentir: How This Augmented Worker Software Company Is Helping Frontline Workers

Kopari Beauty Raises $20 Million

ClassPass Moves Into Corporate Wellness Programs

AI-Powered Musician Creation Platform LANDR Raises $26 Million

Oyo Founder Ritesh Agarwal Investing $2 Billion To Buy Back Equity Stake

Arcview Secures $7.7 Million

DoorDash Collaborates With McDonald’s As A U.S. McDelivery Partner

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