AAA July 2015 – Page 18

Corvus takes off with $33.5m

Novo Ventures, the corporate venturing unit belonging to pharmaceutical company Novo, has invested in a $33.5m series A round raised by US-based immuno-oncology company Corvus Pharmaceuticals. The round, raised in December 2014 but disclosed on Wednesday, was led by venture capital firm OrbiMed Advisors and also featured private equity firm Adams Street. Founded in 2014,… Continue reading Corvus takes off with $33.5m

Singapore Press books place in $8m Chope series C

Singapore-based restaurant booking service Chope has raised S$11m ($8m) in a series C round featuring publisher Singapore Press, Tech in Asia has reported. The round was co-led by investment firm F&H Fund Management and venture capital firm NSI Ventures. Investment firm DSG Consumer Partners, VC fund Frontier Ventures and additional, undisclosed China-based investors also contributed… Continue reading Singapore Press books place in $8m Chope series C