Royole, the developer of an ultra-thin flexible display, raised the cash in a round featuring International Data Group’s Chinese venture capital affiliate.
Month: August 2015
Tyson Clark dives into Google
The former nuclear propulsion submarine officer has joined Google Ventures as a partner from Andreessen Horowitz, having spent time at Morgan Stanley and Oracle.
Helix forms around $100m of cash
Newly launched genomics company Helix has secured investment from founding partners including Illumina, and additional cash from strategic partner Mayo Clinic.
Recruit forms $20m technology fund
The HR Technology Fund will join the human resources company’s existing unit, Recruit Strategic Partners.
Zhiguoguo registers $3.7m
Legend Star, which acts as the early-stage investment arm of Legend Holdings, participated in the trademark services startup’s series A round alongside Matrix Partners.
Omers networks with Cisco for $260m Fund II
Omers Ventures, the venture capital division of the Omers pension fund, has closed its second fund at $260m after securing Cisco Investments and BMO as LPs.
F50 and Garage combine for $100m fund
F50 Garage Venture Fund II plans to make up to 100 early-stage investments in the next three years, and its backers are seeking $100m from limited partners.
Burning Rock heats up with $23m
China-based cancer diagnostics company Burning Rock Biotech has closed a RMB 150m ($23m) series A extension featuring Legend Star, an early-stage investment subsidiary of conglomerate Legend Holdings, China Money Network reported today. The round also included Jifeng Capital and US-based venture capital firm Sequoia Capital. Founded in March 2014, Burning Rock uses DNA sequencing, genetic… Continue reading Burning Rock heats up with $23m
EnTouch powers up series C
The NRG-backed energy management service provider has closed the first part of a $6m series C round that would increase its overall funding to almost $18m.
Corporate360 turns to startups
The marketing software company has launched a $500,000 incubator in India that will invest $20,000 in each startup taking part in the programme.
Sina Weibo vists Shijiebang for series B
Online travel agency Shijiebang has secured an undisclosed amount in series B capital, having previously received funding from backers including Fosun.
IFMR cashes $25m
Microfinance firms Accion and Lok Capital were among the investors in a $25m round for IFMR, which provides financial services to remote Indian communities.
Big Deal: GrabTaxi nabs $400m
The SoftBank-backed ride sharing company has now raised $740m in under two years, and will use the cash to fund an expansion push in Southeast Asia.
Curse reveals $52m blessing
Online gaming services provider Curse has revealed it has secured $52m in the past year, including $30m from Riot Games last month.