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Ubiquity Ventures launches with $30 mln fund

Palo Alto, California-based Ubiquity Ventures has debuted. The new early-stage venture firm, founded by Sunil Nagaraj, formerly of Bessemer Venture Partners, invests in software beyond the screen with a focus on startups in smart hardware and machine intelligence applications. The firm is launching with a $30 million debut fund that will make investments of up to $2 million in startups as early as inception stage.

Liquid Instruments grabs $8.16 mln Series A

Australia and California-based Liquid Instruments, a provider of precise test and measurement equipment, has raised $8.16 million in Series A funding. Anzu Partners led the round with participation from other investors that included ANU Connect Ventures.

Keyfactor scores $77 mln

Independence, Ohio-based Keyfactor, a provider of secure digital identity management solutions, has secured $77 million in funding. The investor was Insight Venture Partners.

Unusual Ventures appoints ex-Wealthfront president as partner

Unusual Ventures has named Andy Johns as a partner. Johns is the former president at Wealthfront.

Car insurance provider Clearcover takes in $43 mln Series B

Clearcover, a car insurance provider, has raised $43 million in Series B financing. Cox Enterprises led the round with participation from American Family Ventures, IA Capital Group, Lightbank and Hyde Park Angels while Silicon Valley Bank provided debt financing.

Fintech app Dosh locks in $40 mln Series B

Fintech app Dosh has secured $40 million in Series B financing. Goodwater Capital and Western Technology Investment were the lead investors.

Beeswax rakes in $15 mln Series B

Beeswax, an extensible programmatic buying platform, has secured $15 million in Series B funding. RRE, Foundry and Amasia led the round with participation from You & Mr Jones.

RiverVest appoints CFO

RiverVest Venture Partners has named Sivan Weitzman as chief financial officer. Previously, she was the CFO at Halman Aldubi Investment House.

AVP collects $150 mln for second early-stage fund

AXA Venture Partners has raised $150 million for second early-stage fund. AVP Early Stage II will invest in tech businesses in North America, Europe and Israel.

CentSai adds VC exec to advisory board

CentSai Inc, a provider of financial wellness education, has named Justin Wisz to its advisory board. Currently, Wisz is a partner at RTP Ventures. Wisz was a co-founder and CEO of Vestorly Inc.