Enerkem’s latest funding haul takes the amount it has raised this year to C$88m.
Month: August 2011
Intel’s internet web buys and sells
The corporate venturing unit of the US-based chip manufacturer lands a Taiwan telecommunications exit, while a US-based portfolio company buys an India-based entertainment company.
KidZui receives $2m top-up
The Scholastic-backed browser company has attracted additional funding from previous investors, to coincide with the launch of its new search engine.
Intel launches $300m Ultrabook fund
Intel Capital is managing the fund which will look to stimulate the performance of the company’s forthcoming chips designed to pit laptop computers against tablets.
Omnivore eats first deal
Godrej Group-backed Omnivore Capital seals its maiden transaction and approaches a first close on its fund at R60 crore ($13.2m)
Hartford allies with Intelleflex
Hartford Financial Services teams up with data tracking company Intelleflex Corporation in an effort to reduce waste from fresh goods.
Itochu, SunAmerica top up Link_A_Media
Itochu and SunAmerica’s repeat backing of the data storage chip company takes its total raised in the last three years to $56m.
L Capital takes shine to Ming Fung
L Capital Asia reportedly buys a stake in a Hong Kong-listed diamond supplier, and reportedly strengthens its ties to Indian fashion company Genesis Luxury.
2011 Innotribe $100K Startup Challenge, Canada
Competition for financial services-focused technologies organised by SWIFT.
CyberAgent launches Y2bn fund
The corporate venturing unit is looking to increase its size substantially from its present capital of Y360m.
GE shines on eSolar with $40m
GE Energy is making a $40m investment into eSolar and intends to use its technology in various parts of the world.
Kaiser Permanente expands fund to $170m
The fund expansion comes as the company’s corporate venturing unit has also recruited two executives, Sam Brasch and Yan Pu.
On Deck sails to extended C
The SAP-backed small loans company has extended its series C round, attracting investment from SF Capital.
GI Dynamics eyes Australian float
Medtronic and Johnson & Johnson-backed healthcare company GI Dynamics has raised at least $76m venture funding in its seven year history.