Iris Dorbian

EdiGene snags $15 mln Series B

EdiGene, an emerging biotechnology company focused on treating genetic disorders, has raised $15 million in Series B funding. The investors included UTokyo Innovation Platform, SBI Investment, Fast Track Initiative, SMBC Venture Capital, Mizuho Capital and CareNet Group.

Biotech firm Cullgen lands $16 mln Series A

San Diego-based Cullgen Inc, a biotechnology company, has secured $16 million in Series A financing. The investors were Sequoia Capital China and Highlight Capital.

Shasta Ventures targets $325 mln for sixth fund: Updated

Shasta Ventures is seeking to raise $325 million for its sixth fund, according to an SEC filing. Based in Menlo Park, California, Shasta invests in enterprise and technology consumer startups.

CleverTap scores $26 mln Series B

CleverTap, a customer lifecycle management platform, has secured $26 million in Series B funding. Sequoia India led the round with participation from Tiger Global Management and Accel.

AfricInvest and Cathay Capital launch Pan-African venture fund

AfricInvest and Cathay Capital have teamed up to form Cathay Africinvest Innovation Fund, a Pan-African venture fund. The fund's target is 150 million euros (about $168 million).

Defy Partners wraps up sophomore fund at $262 mln

Defy Partners has closed its oversubscribed second fund at $262 million. Headquartered in Woodside, California, Defy makes early Series A investments.

EduLab Capital backs test prep platform examPAL

Tel Aviv, Israel-based examPAL, a test prep platform, has raised an undisclosed amount of funding. The investor was EduLab Capital Partners.

Credit card distribution platform Extend inks $11 mln Series A

Manhattan-based Extend, a credit card distribution platform, has secured $11 million in Series A financing. Point72 Ventures and FinTech Collective led the round with participation from Reciprocal Ventures and City National Bank.

Fifth Wall Ventures rakes in over $468 mln for sophomore fund

Fifth Wall Ventures has raised over $468 million for its second fund, according to an SEC filing. The target is $500 million. With offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles, Fifth Wall is a venture firm focused on tech solutions for the "built world."

Fifth Wall invests in Aurora Solar

Fifth Wall has contributed to Aurora Solar's Series A round, raising the total tally to over $20 million. San Francisco-based Aurora Solar is a provider of software for residential and commercial solar sales and design.