Colorado-based SecureSet Academy, a cyber security education program, has raised $4 million in Series A funding. Colorado Impact Fund led the round.
1 min read · 17 January 2017
Northern Virginia-based OPĀQ Networks, a network security-as-service company, has launched with $21 million in Series A funding. Columbia Capital led the round with participation from Harmony Partners and Zero-G Inc.
1 min read · 17 January 2017
Comcast Ventures has hired Kai Bond as a principal to lead New York City-based Comcast Ventures Catalyst Fund, which is focused on early-stage startups led by minority entrepreneurs. Previously, Bond worked at Samsung Accelerator where he served as the general manager.
2 min read · 17 January 2017
Zeotap, a data platform provider for telecom operators, has secured 12 million euros in Series B funding. Zeotap's investors include New Science Ventures, HERE, Capnamic Ventures and Iris Capital.
5 min read · 17 January 2017
Shiftgig, a mobile platform that connects businesses with workers on demand, has closed $20 million in series C funding. The investors included DRW Venture Capital, FJ Labs, GGV Capital, KDWC Ventures and an affiliate of William Blair.
2 min read · 17 January 2017
Annapolis, Maryland-based Vixiar Medical Inc, a developer of devices and systems for monitoring cardiopulmonary diseases, has named Kevin Thibodeau as CEO. Previously, Thibodeau worked at Vapotherm Inc. Vixiar Medical is backed by VIC Technology Venture Development.
3 min read · 16 January 2017
Boulder, Colorado-based Crestone Capital LLC, a wealth management and investment advisory firm, has named Hull K. McKinnon as its new chief financial officer and partner. Prior to joining Crestone, McKinnon worked at venture firm Altira Group where he was a general partner and a previous CFO.
2 min read · 16 January 2017
Chicago-based Salveo Capital, a venture firm focused on investing in the legal cannabis sector, has raised $1.69 million for its inaugural fund, according to an SEC filing. The target is $25 million.
1 min read · 16 January 2017
German and Austrian audio startup USound has raised 12 million euros in funding. The lead investor was eQventure.
1 min read · 16 January 2017
Centennial, Colorado-based Firepoint, a platform automating the entire business process for residential real estate agents and teams, has secured an undisclosed amount of Series A funding. Sopris Capital led the round.
1 min read · 16 January 2017
