Iris Dorbian

Sensemetrics procures more than $10 mln

Sensemetrics Inc, which "transforms sensor data into real-time situational awareness, active risk management and safety solutions" for businesses in the mining, dams, energy and industrial machine sector, has raised more than $10 million in financing to date. The company's investors include X2 I Equity, Mooring Ventures and Three Curve Capital.

Octopus Ventures leads $26 mln round for WaveOptics

UK-based WaveOptics, a maker of diffractive waveguides for use in augmented reality wearables, has raised $26 million in funding. Octopus Ventures led the round.

HubSpot launches $30 mln fund

Cambridge, Massachusetts-based HubSpot, a software company, has launched HubSpot Ventures, a $30 million fund, according to a company announcement. HubSpot Ventures is targeting companies "that take the long-view on success by putting their customers first, investing in an inclusive company culture, and delivering highly differentiated products."

Fintech startup Plaid racks up $250 mln Series C

Fintech startup Plaid has secured $250 million in Series C funding, according to a blog post on its site. Mary Meeker, who will be joining the board, led the round.

OAV and Apicil launch insurtech fund

Odysseus Alternative Ventures and French insurer Apicil has launched an insurtech fund with a commitment of 10 million euros. The fund will invest in French and European startups seeking to develop new technologies, new business models and new forms of delivery for the insurance sector.

Tomahawk Robotics gathers $2.4 mln seed

Melbourne, Florida-based Tomahawk Robotics, a provider of advanced robotic control systems, has raised $2.4 million in seed funding. The lead investor was Mosley Venture Partners with Naples Technology Ventures, Scout Ventures and Stout Street Capital also participating in the round.

TechSee lands $16 mln Series B

Tel Aviv-based TechSee, a provider of AI-powered visual customer engagement solutions, has secured $16 million in Series B funding. Scale Venture Partners led the round with participation from other investors that included Planven Investments, OurCrowd, Comdata Group and Salesforce Ventures. As part of the funding, Andy Vitus, a partner at Scale Venture Partners, will join TechSee's board of directors.

Cannabis accessories and lifestyle brand Hemper picks up $10 mln

Hemper, a cannabis accessories and lifestyle brand, has raised $10 million in Series A funding. Poseidon Asset Management and Evolution VC Partners led the round.

Quali snags $22.5 mln Series C in JVP-led round

Israeli and Santa Clara, California-based Quali, a provider of environments-as-a-service for cloud and DevOps automation, has secured $22.5 million in Series C funding. Jerusalem Venture Partners led the round.

MachineMetrics inks $11.3 mln Series A

Northampton, Massachusetts-based MachineMetrics, an AI-driven predictive analytics platform for manufacturers and machine builders, has raised $11.3 million in Series A financing. Tola Capital led the round with participation from Hyperplane Venture Capital, Long River Ventures, Mass Ventures, Hub Angels and Firebolt Ventures.