AAA September 2015 – Page 11

Biom’Up absorbs $35m series C

France-based medical device maker Biom’Up raised €31.3m ($35.3m) in a series C round on Wednesday featuring Lundbeckfond Ventures, the corporate venturing arm of pharmaceutical firm Lundbeck. Sham Innovation Santé, an investment vehicle of insurance provider Sham; Mérieux Développement, the investment arm of medical research holding firm Institut Mérieux; and Bpifrance Large Venture, a subsidiary of… Continue reading Biom’Up absorbs $35m series C

CommonBond starts academic year with $35m

CommonBond, a US-based student loans company backed by education finance and services provider Nelnet, has obtained $35m in a series B round led by August Capital, Inc reported yesterday. August Capital was joined by fellow venture capital firms Nyca Partners, Tribeca Venture Partners and Social+Capital Partnership, and angel investor Tom Glocer. Founded in 2012, CommonBond… Continue reading CommonBond starts academic year with $35m