AT&T is seeking to acquire adtech developer AppNexus for $1.6bn in the wake of its merger with Time Warner
Month: June 2018
Uptycs ushers itself out of stealth with $10m
The endpoint security analytics startup has emerged from stealth with $10m in a series A round co-led by Comcast Ventures.
Corporate venturing deal net: 18-22 June 2018
UK-based cybersecurity technology developer Panaseer raised $10m on Monday in a series A round featuring Cisco Investments, the corporate venture capital vehicle for networking technology producer Cisco. The round was led by Evolution Equity Partners and included Notion Capital, Albion Capital, Winton Ventures and Paladin Capital Group, the five having provided $3.25m for the company… Continue reading Corporate venturing deal net: 18-22 June 2018
SoftBank raids TCV for Ramsey
Ramzi Ramsey, a vice-president at Technology Crossover Ventures, has been hired to be an investment director at SoftBank Vision Fund.
Allianz X allots funding to spinout Abracar
Abracar, the used car retailer spun off from Allianz X in early 2017, has received $13.4m in funding from the unit.
Hired hits next stage with $30m
The Comcast-backed employment marketplace got the money from Investment Management Corporation of Ontario, taking its total funding to $133m.
SenseTime hails Helian in $75m series B
The AI imaging technology producer has led a round that valued hospital wifi provider Helian Health at $900m.
Chevron to shake up investment with $100m fund
Corporate venturing unit Chevron Technology Ventures has formed a $100m vehicle known as Future Energy Fund to back lower-emission technologies.
Aptinyx upgrades initial public offering to $102m
The Nan Fung-backed neurologic disorder therapy developer floated at the top of its range, increasing the share volume at the same time.
AvroBio advances to public markets
EMS-backed gene therapy developer AvroBio has secured $99.7m in an initial public offering that could potentially rise to $115m.
Taihe records $154m in funding
China-based music services provider Taihe Music Group has raised RMB1bn ($154m) in a funding round co-led by Legend Capital, the venture firm formed by conglomerate Legend Holdings, China Money Network reported today. Investment manager Zhongtai Chuanghui and private equity fund Guochuang Kaiyuan also participated in the round. Taihe owns nine record labels and retains the… Continue reading Taihe records $154m in funding
Stellar to pay $500m to connect to Chain
Chain, which has raised $43m from investors including Visa, Orange, Nasdaq, Fiserv, Capital One and Citi, could be acquired for $500m in cash and tokens.
Zomato prepares $400m funding dish
The Info Edge-backed restaurant listings platform has entered talks with investors including Ant Financial for a round that would value it at $2bn.
Crooz reaches VC investment stage
The fashion e-commerce company is raising $18m for an investment subsidiary known as Seven Woods Investment.