Venture Capital

eCommerce Checkout Company Bolt Raises $90 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 11, 2019

Bolt, a company that is simplifying the checkout experience for retailers online, has announced several milestones, including $68 million in funding.

Bengaluru-Based Digital Banking Company NiYO Has Raised $35 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 11, 2019

Bengaluru-based digital banking startup NiYO Solutions announced it raised $35 million in Series B funding to further accelerate growth.

Precision Medicine Company GNS Healthcare Secures $23 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 11, 2019

Leading precision medicine company GNS Healthcare announced it raised $23 million in strategic funding led by Cigna Ventures.

Twilio Co-Founder Jeff Lawson Net Worth Jumps To $1.2 Billion, Says Forbes Report

By Annie Baker ● Jul 11, 2019

The net worth of Twilio co-founder and CEO Jeff Lawson has hit $1.2 billion due to his 5% stake in the company, according to Forbes.

Digital Customer Interaction Company Lightico Secures $14.5 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 11, 2019

Digital customer interaction pioneer company Lightico announced it raised $14.5 million in funding from Mangrove, Crescendo, lool ventures and Spinach Angels.

Custom Resident App Company Mobile Doorman Raises $6.5 Million

By Noah Long ● Jul 11, 2019

Mobile Doorman -- a software provider of custom mobile apps that connects residents and their communities -- has raised $6.5 million of expansion capital

Virgin Galactic Plans To Go Public Through An $800 Million Deal With Social Capital Hedosophia

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 10, 2019

Spaceflight company Virgin Galactic announced it is going public as part of an $800 million deal with Chamath Palihapitiya's Social Capital Hedosophia.

Cloud Marketing Platform Company Signpost Raises $52 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jul 10, 2019

Cloud platform company Signpost announced it raised $52 million in late-stage financing from HighBar Partners and BMO Bank of Montreal

Internet Isolation Company Menlo Security Raises $75 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 10, 2019

Cloud security leader company Menlo Security announced it raised $75 million in Series D funding led by clients advised by JP Morgan Asset Management.

Digital Risk Protection Company Digital Shadows Raises $10 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 10, 2019

Digital Shadows -- a digital risk protection company -- announced it raised $10 million in a strategic round of funding led by National Australia Bank.

Atlan Closes $2.5 Million To Improve Data Management For Enterprises

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 10, 2019

Atlan -- a company that improves data management for enterprises -- announced it closed $2.5 million in pre-Series A funding led by WaterBridge Ventures

Tech School Ironhack Secures $4 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 10, 2019

Ironhack -- a tech boot camp school with nine campuses around the world -- has closed $4 million in funding led by JME Capital.

Cloud Authorization Platform Company Polyrize Raises $4 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 10, 2019

Cybersecurity platform company Polyrize announced it has raised $4 million led by Glilot Capital Partners.

OutboundEngine Receives $8 Million Venture Loan From Horizon Technology Finance

By Noah Long ● Jul 10, 2019

OutboundEngine -- an all-in-one marketing solution company -- announced it raised an $8 million venture loan from Horizon Technology Finance Corporation.

Kyash Raises Funding To Help Bring Japanese Consumers Into The Cashless Era

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 9, 2019

Kyash -- the company behind the Kyash wallet app and Kyash Direct payment platform -- has raised JPY1.5 billion

Fifty Years Venture Firm Raises $50 Million For Fund II

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2019

VC fund Fifty Years recently announced that it closed $50 million for Fund II to invest in entrepreneurs who are focused on the world's largest problems.

Clause To Accelerate Business Development Efforts With New Funding Round

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 9, 2019

Leading smart contracting technology company Clause announced it raised $5.5 million in Series A funding and signed a deal with DocuSign recently.

Online Delivery Platform Mercato Has Closed Funding To Expand Its Market Base

By Annie Baker ● Jul 9, 2019

Online ordering and delivery platform for independent grocery stores Mercato announced recently that it closed funding led by Greycroft.

Cere Network Raises Funding To Build Out Blockchain CRM

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2019

Cere Network recently announced it raised strategic funding from Binance Labs, Arrington XRP Capital, and NEO Global Capital.

e.ventures Secures $400 Million Across Two Oversubscribed Early-Stage Funds

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 9, 2019

e.ventures recently announced it secured $400 million in new capital based on two oversubscribed early-stage funds.

Sony And Daiwa Are Setting Up A 20 Billion Yen Startup Growth Fund

By Noah Long ● Jul 9, 2019

Sony and Daiwa Capital announced recently that it established the Innovation Growth Ventures (IGV) with an aim to hit 20 billion yen in size.

DoNotPay: ‘Robot Lawyer’ Company Raises $4.6 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 9, 2019

DoNotPay is the "world’s first robot lawyer" that recently raised $4.6 million in funding led by Felicis Ventures.

Upfront Ventures Is Raising $250 Million For Its Third Growth-Stage Fund

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 9, 2019

Upfront Ventures has recently filed a Form D with the SEC indicating that it is raising $250 million for its third growth-stage investment fund.

Ola Electric: EV Unit Of Ola Ridesharing Company Is Now Reportedly Valued At More Than $1 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2019

Ola Electric -- the electric vehicle unit of the Ola ridesharing company -- is now reportedly valued at more than $1 billion following a $250 million round.

Kabbage: Additional $200 Million Revolving Credit Facility To Further Support Small U.S. Businesses

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 8, 2019

Kabbage, a data and technology company offering automated cash flow solutions for small businesses, has closed a $200 million revolving credit facility.

Calm App Is Now Hitting $150 Million In Annual Recurring Revenue

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2019

Calm -- the popular meditation and relaxation app -- is now hitting $150 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and has raised $27 million

Cancer Patient Social Network Belong.Life Closes $14 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jul 8, 2019

Belong.Life -- the world’s largest digital cancer patient platform -- recently announced it raised $14 million in Series B.

Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Therapy Company Century Therapeutics Raises $250 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 8, 2019

Century Therapeutics -- a company that was created by Versant Ventures -- recently emerged from stealth and raised $250 million.

Knowledge Transfer Platform Company RealWear Raises $80 Million

By Noah Long ● Jul 8, 2019

Knowledge transfer and training platform company RealWear announced it raised $80 million in in a a combination of equity and debt.

Women’s Personalized Medicine Company DotLab Closes $10 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jul 8, 2019

DotLab, a female-founded personalized medicine company for women's health announced that it recently secured $10 million in Series A.