Nest Labs, which launched its lead home energy management product on Monday, has attracted funding from Google Ventures and several venture capital (VC) firms.
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Google Ventures explores Subtext
Subtext, an expansive ebook service, has raised $3m in financing from investors including Google Ventures.
PlayJam tunes in to $5m
The UK-based TV games network has closed its first round of funding since regaining its independence, a $5m series A round backed by Adobe and Gamestop.
Chromatin plans further growth with $10m
The biomass firm has closed the first part of its series D round, having received investment from backers including British Petroleum and Unilever.
Chartboost goes directly to SK Telecom
The online advertising marketplace has secured $2m in series A investment from investors including SK Telecom Ventures.
Location Labs finds acquisitions
The corporate-backed online location-as-a-service company has acquired mobile software developer Wirkle and online group messaging service Volly.
No trolls in sight for Bridgelux as it raises $15m
LED technology firm Bridgelux has attracted additional financing just two months after it raised $60m in its series E round and has now passed the $200m mark for financing.
Moment Systems seizes the hour with $20m
The digital marketing measurement firm has raised $20m in its series B round, gaining financing from investors including media communication company WPP.
Trion Worlds orbits IPO option
Corporate-backed massively multiplayer online (MMO) game developer Trion Worlds is considering an IPO, CEO Lars Buttler was reported as saying.
HP turns away from venturing
Computing firm Hewlett-Packard has reportedly diminished its corporate venturing activities as part of a general restructuring of the company.
Polycom dials into ViVu
Advanced Micro Devices-backed video networking software company ViVu has been acquired by Polycom for an undisclosed amount.
Intel Capital hires Lai
Intel Capital has appointed Carey Lai from Institutional Venture Partners as an investment director.
Syngenta backs Population’s growth
Biopharma company Population Genetics has raised series B funding from backers including agribusiness firm Syngenta.
Tencent eyes Kaixin001 friendship
The internet giant has reportedly been linked to an investment in social networking site Kaixin, thought to be about $100m.