Thakker, the managing director that led the unit’s cloud and big data activities, will join Battery Ventures as a general partner at the start of next month.
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Data centre technology developer Pluribus raises $50m
US-based networking technology company Pluribus Networks raised $50m yesterday in a series D round backed by telecommunications equipment producer Ericsson and turnkey data centre infrastructure provider Newtech. The round was led by Temasek Holdings, an investment company owned by Singapore’s Ministry of Finance, and also featured existing investors New Enterprise Associates, Menlo Ventures, Mohr Davidow… Continue reading Data centre technology developer Pluribus raises $50m
Shazam tunes into $30m
Corporate-backed audio recognition specialist Shazam has closed a series F round that was raised at a billion-dollar valuation.
Renren finds attractive Motif for investment
The e-commerce company has provided $40m for stock trading platform Motif Investing, increasing the company’s total funding to $126m.
Coinbase cashes in $75m series C
Coinbase has raised the largest ever round for a Bitcoin company, backed by BBVA, Docomo and New York Stock Exchange.
Zhaogang fortifies $100m series D
China-based steel trading website Zhaogang has closed a $100m series D round co-led by IDG Capital, a corporate venturing affiliate of US-based media company International Data Group, China Money Network reported today. Huasheng Capital co-led the round with IDG, while Bull Capital Partners, Sequoia Capital and Matrix Partners China also participated. Zhaogang previously received $34.8m… Continue reading Zhaogang fortifies $100m series D
Investors fuel another $130m for Bloom
Bloom Energy, an E.ON-backed fuel cell energy company, has further pushed backed an initial public offering as it increases its total funding to more than $1.3bn.
Qyuki broadcasts $10m series B target
India-based digital broadcast network Qyuki, previously backed by network equipment manufacturer Cisco, plans to raise a $10m series B round, according to Hindu Business Line. The company is reportedly in advanced talks with an unnamed Silicon Valley-based venture capital fund that focuses on media startups. Qyuki has signed a term sheet and expects to close… Continue reading Qyuki broadcasts $10m series B target
Taykey continues fundraising trend with $15m
Topical advertising technology developer Taykey has raised $15m from investors including SoftBank Capital, which invested in the company for a third time.
Polaris drives off with Brammo
Electric motorcycle company Brammo has been acquired by one of its investors, vehicle company Polaris Industries, with Best Buy also exiting in the deal.
EarlySense detects $20m
Israel-based medical device maker EarlySense secured $20m today in a series F round led by Samsung Ventures Israel, the local corporate venturing arm of electronics conglomerate Samsung, which invested $10m. Medical device maker Welch Allyn and charitable organisation Noaber Foundation, both existing investors, returned for the round, as did Pitango Venture Capital, JK&B and Proseed… Continue reading EarlySense detects $20m
SIG helps Apus develop $100m series B
China-based mobile app developer Apus Group secured $100m on Friday in a series B round co-led by SIG Ventures, the corporate venturing unit of technology and trading firm Susquehanna International Group, according to Marbridge Daily. Chengwei Ventures and Qiming Venture Partners co-led the round, while Northern Light Venture Capital and Redpoint Ventures also participated. Qiming… Continue reading SIG helps Apus develop $100m series B
Agrivida finds catalyst for $12m series D
Syngenta and Sumitomo-backed Agricultural biotechnology company Agrivida has secured $12m in its latest funding round.
Semtech acquires EnVerv
Cisco and UMC-backed fabless semiconductor producer EnVerv has been acquired by semiconductor supplier Semtech.