The Alchemist Accelerator, a six-month start-up programme that accepts 13 companies quarterly, has raised an undisclosed amount from Foundation Capital. Other backers include Cisco, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Salesforce.com, SAP Ventures, Khosla Ventures and US Venture Partners. Delivery Agent, a commerce platform for entertainment and sports, has raised $8m in series F funding, according to… Continue reading Weekly corporate venturing deal net: 25-29 August 2014
Month: August 2014
ReWalk makes steps to IPO
ReWalk Robotics, backed by motor technology producer Yaskawa Electric, has updated the terms of its IPO and plans to sell 3.35 million of its shares to raise up to $53.6m.
FortuneRock looks ahead to IPO with $24m investment
China-based pharmaceutical company FortuneRock has raised $24m from backers including Jinhua Pharmaceuticals to prepare for an IPO and launch a new subsidiary.
Rhythm moves towards $86m IPO
Clinical-stage biotech company Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, backed by France-based pharmaceutical company Ipsen, has filed to raise up to $86m in an IPO.
Acer switches on new venture fund
Computer maker Acer has announced it is seeking technology companies to invest in via its new $33.5m venture fund.
Lending Club seeks $500m IPO
Lending Club, an online market place for loans which is backed by Google Ventures, is seeking to raise $500m from its IPO.
Ecovision keeps heat in with BGF investment
Sustainable energy products installer Ecovision has received $6m from BGF to fund its energy efficiency schemes.
BGF invests $10m in Furniture Village
UK-based furniture retailer, Furniture Village has received a £6m ($9.9m) investment from British Growth Fund (BGF), the bank-backed fund aimed at growing UK businesses. Furniture Village is an independent retailer that has been trading for 25 years, and which has 40 stores across the UK. The funding will enable it to accelerate the rollout of… Continue reading BGF invests $10m in Furniture Village
MobileDay calls in investors for $6.6m series A
The conference calling technology provider has now raised more than $10m in total after closing a round supported by Google and SoftBank.
Dynamic Signal alerts corporates for $12m series C
Media conglomerates Time Warner and Cox have contributed to a series C round raised by Dynamic Signal, which brings its overall funding to more than $33m.
Hike sends out a message with $65m series C
The Bharti and Softbank-backed instant messaging app has now raised $86m across three rounds after boosting its users by 15 million in only two months.
Snapchat raises $20m at $10bn valuation
The Tencent-backed instant messaging app developer has joined the $10bn club as rumours emerge of a prospective Microsoft acquisition.
Nutanix raises $140m at $2bn valuation
The SAP-backed IT infrastructure company has now raised $312m in total, and could look to launch an initial public offering in the near-to-mid future.
Meilapp is made up for $20m series B
IDG Capital participated in the Morningside-led round, which will be used to expand its workforce and sales efforts.