Corporate-backed audio recognition specialist Shazam has closed a series F round that was raised at a billion-dollar valuation.
Month: January 2015
Renren finds attractive Motif for investment
The e-commerce company has provided $40m for stock trading platform Motif Investing, increasing the company’s total funding to $126m.
FutuRx opens corporate-backed healthcare accelerator
Johnson & Johnson and Takeda are among the investors committing $28m to fund graduates from the Israel-based programme.
Coinbase cashes in $75m series C
Coinbase has raised the largest ever round for a Bitcoin company, backed by BBVA, Docomo and New York Stock Exchange.
GoBalto passes test for $12m series C
Mitsui has a led the round that took the Qualcomm-backed clinical testing software company’s overall funding to $38m.
Zhaogang fortifies $100m series D
China-based steel trading website Zhaogang has closed a $100m series D round co-led by IDG Capital, a corporate venturing affiliate of US-based media company International Data Group, China Money Network reported today. Huasheng Capital co-led the round with IDG, while Bull Capital Partners, Sequoia Capital and Matrix Partners China also participated. Zhaogang previously received $34.8m… Continue reading Zhaogang fortifies $100m series D
Investors fuel another $130m for Bloom
Bloom Energy, an E.ON-backed fuel cell energy company, has further pushed backed an initial public offering as it increases its total funding to more than $1.3bn.
Porch swings to $65m series B
The online home improvement marketplace has now raised $100m in total, after receiving $65m in a round backed by retail chain Lowe’s.
Planet Labs finds $95m result
The O’Reilly Media-backed satellite imaging company has closed the majority of a $70m series C equity round and a $25m credit facility.
Technogym to exercise innovation through accelerator
The fitness equipment company has co-launched an accelerator that will target health and wellness technology startups.
Rubikloud converts potential to $7m series A
TOM Group and Ule co-led the series A round raised by the big data-focused marketing technology provider.
Qyuki broadcasts $10m series B target
India-based digital broadcast network Qyuki, previously backed by network equipment manufacturer Cisco, plans to raise a $10m series B round, according to Hindu Business Line. The company is reportedly in advanced talks with an unnamed Silicon Valley-based venture capital fund that focuses on media startups. Qyuki has signed a term sheet and expects to close… Continue reading Qyuki broadcasts $10m series B target
Taykey continues fundraising trend with $15m
Topical advertising technology developer Taykey has raised $15m from investors including SoftBank Capital, which invested in the company for a third time.
Polaris drives off with Brammo
Electric motorcycle company Brammo has been acquired by one of its investors, vehicle company Polaris Industries, with Best Buy also exiting in the deal.