OrSense, an Israeli developer of monitors for non-invasive measurement of key blood parameters, has closed on $18 million in a financing round led by Israel Healthcare Ventures. STAR Ventures and Lewis Trust Private Equity also participated. The money will help OrSense accelerate commercialization of its products.
3 min read · 02 May 2011
Belle Capital LP said it would invest up to $500,000 into Current Motor Co., as part of the company’s $1.5 million Series A financing. The financing is expected to close across two tranches, with other investors including the State of Michigan Pre-Seed Fund. Current Motor develops and manufactures all-electric motorcycles in Ann Arbor, Mich. Belle Capital is an early stage angel fund focused on deals in Michigan and the Midwest.
3 min read · 02 May 2011
Hires and other personnel news at NEA, Accel, Benchmark, TCV and other VC firms
4 min read · 01 May 2011
VC firms celebrates half a century; and notes from NVCA conference
4 min read · 01 May 2011
2 min read · 29 April 2011
High-end travel company Inspirato has sealed $11 million in fresh capital. The company did not disclose the names of investors, but said that the funds would help with the expansion of its platform. Inspirato members pay a one-time, non-refundable fee of $15,000, and gain access to luxury vacation properties.
2 min read · 29 April 2011
Mountain View, Calif.-based Xlumena has closed its Series B financing round with $7 million. The company develops technology for interventional endoscopists and endoscopic surgeons. New investor Aperture Venture Partners led the round. Western Technology Investment also participated in the round, as did Prism Ventures, Charter Life Sciences and Ascent Biomedical Ventures. As a result, Eric Sillman of Aperture Venture Partners, and Avi Kometz of Ascent Biomedical Ventures will join Xlumena's board.
2 min read · 29 April 2011
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