Pharmstandard was among the participants in the series B round, which lifted Jounce’s overall funding above the $100m mark.
Month: April 2015
Corporate-backed Auxogyn merges with Fertility Authority
GlaxoSmithKine and Merck Serono, both existing investors of Auxogyn, have participated in a funding round for the newly merged company, dubbed Progyny.
Wuxi PharmaTech joins DNAnexus with $15m
A subsidiary of medical research firm DNAnexus provided the cash for the Google-backed genome data platform as part of a strategic agreement.
ConXtech constructs $25m series D
Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures led the construction technology provider’s series D round, which it will use to enter new markets.
PLDT helps supply $30m to streaming service iFlix
The startup, which is about to launch a Netflix-like subscription service in Southeast Asia, will use the funding to expand and build its range of content.
Roborobo switches on for $10m
New Oriental Education & Technology invested the money in the educational robotics company, which received funding from Zhen Fund in 2014.
Catheter developer Contego raises $5.6m
The Medical Mutual baked series B round will fund an increase in Contego’s workforce and the development of new products based on its technology platform.
Norwest parks in Zirx for $30m series B
Zirx will use the capital to expand its on-demand valet and car services app across multiple markets in the US.
Singapore Press Holdings forms accelerator joint venture
Singapore Press Holdings, Plug and Play and Infocomm Investments have formed a media and technology-focused accelerator programme that will begin in mid-2015.
IDG helps pipe $15m into Cnano
Nanotube manufacturer Cnano Technology has secured $15m for a series B round backed by returning investor IDG Capital Partners.
Jinzi Ham joins Weimob for $24m series B
Weimob, which provides marketing services to users of messaging service Wechat, has closed its series B round led by food producer Jinzi Ham.
PureTech stimulates Taj in $14m round
Taj Medical will use the money to advance clinical research for its neuromodulation device, intended to treat depression.
Ensogo raises $29m after striking another deal
A month after it raised $12.6m from VIPShop and Ward Ferry Management, the daily deals service has obtained an additional $29.3m.
Aduro completes $137m IPO
The Novartis and Johnson & Johnson-backed immuno-oncology company’s shares opened at almost double their initial public offering value last week.