Starting today, every Friday we will be taking a quick look at the week that was in venture funding. Enjoy!
Trod Medical – Medical
Trod Medical – 4.75M Euro B Round announced on 10/25/2013. Trod Medical builds radio frequency based technology called EncageTM, which allows very precise soft tissue ablation, including cancer spots in the prostate. The round was Co-led by Capricorn Venture Partners and Vesalius Biocapital.
eRecyclingCorp – Mobile
eRecyclingCorps – $105M C Round (PDF) announced on 10/28/2013. eRecyclingCorps is a trade-in operator and redistributor of carrier-grade mobile devices. The round was led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.
PeopleMatter – Human Resources
PeopleMatter – $16M Series E Round announced on 10/28/2013. PeopleMatter offers an HR software solution that helps service-industry employers hire, train and schedule better people. The round was led by StarVest Partners.
Calithera Biosciences – Bio-Tech
Calithera Biosciences – $35M Series D Round (PDF) announced on 10/29/2013. Calithera Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused, on the development of novel cancer therapeutics. The round was led by Adage Capital Partners.
Magisto – Video Editing
Magisto – $13M Series C Round announced on 10/29/2013. Magisto transforms the video and photos you shoot on your phone, into polished short movies with a suite of editing tools. The round was led by Qualcomm Ventures.
Brighter – Medical
Brighter – $15M Series C Round announced on 10/29/2013. Brighter is the simple, free alternative to dental insurance, offering price transparency and protection previously not available. The round was led by Tenaya Capital.
Harvest Automation – Agriculture
Harvest Automation – $11.75M Series C Round announced on 10/29/2013. Harvest Automation has released the first practical, scalable robots for a range of Agricultural applications. The round was led by Mousse Partners Limited.
Rumble Entertainment – Gaming
Rumble Entertainment – $17.5M Series B Round announced on 10/29/2013. Rumble Entertainment was founded in 2011 with a mission to create the most engaging and fulfilling online game experiences on the planet. All of their games are free-to-play and available across browsers, mobile devices and social networks. The round was led by a strategic partner, Nexon Games.
Revenew – Marketing/Social Networking
Revenew – $5M Series B Round announced on 10/30/2013. Revenew is a technology platform that enables a network of manufacturers, re-sellers and industry groups to promote brands and generate demand together through distributed marketing. The round was led by Allos Ventures.
Immune Design – Bio-Tech
Immune Design – $49M Series C Round announced on 10/20/2013. Immune Design is a biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immune-based therapies for cancer and other chronic conditions. The round was led by The Column Group.
Nomorerack – eCommerce
Nomorerack.com – $40M Series B Round announced on 11/1/2013. Nomorerack is an eCommerce shop that offers brand named apparel and accessories for up to 50-80% off retail price. The round was led by Oak Investment Partners and HTV Industries.
CENTRI Technology – Mobile
CENTRI Technology – $13M Series B Round announced on 11/1/2013. CENTRI is a provider of mobile data optimization (MDO) and bandwidth management solutions that reduce network congestion and provide an enhanced user experience across all connected devices. The round was led by Angel Valkyrie, LLC – who’s website we were unable to locate.
There you have it. While there were more deals this week, these were the largest and latest.
