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ISE Corp Files for Chapter 11

Nephera Raises $2.85 Million

Nephera, an Israeli developer of medival devices for patients suffering from congestive heart failure, has raised $2.85 million in second-round funding. Backers include Aurum Ventures, Evergreen Venture Partners and the Trendlines Group.

In-Q-Tel Backs SpotterRF

SpotterRF, an Orem, Utah-based developer of micro-surveillance radar technology, has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from In-Q-Tel.

Sequoia Backs AirStrip Technologies

AirStrip Technologies, a San Antonio-based developer of mobile medical software, has raised an undisclosed amount of VC funding from Sequoia Capital.

Swift Biosciences Raises $3 Million

Swift Biosciences Inc., an Ann Arbor, Mich.-based developer of molecular biology reagents for research and diagnostic applications, has raised $3 million in Series A funding led by DFJ Mercury.

RealPage Prices Low IPO

Nanosys Adds $25 Million

Nanosys Inc., a Palo Alto, Calif.-based advanced materials company, has raised $15 million from the VC arm of Samsung Electronics, as part of a larger strategic partnership. The company also raised another $10 million from existing shareholders Arch Venture Partners, El Dorado Ventures, Polaris Venture Capital and Venrock. Nanosys previously raised around $94 million since 2001.

Aegerion Pharma Takes Third Shot at IPO

Talari Networks Raises $10 Million

Talari Networks Inc., a San Jose, Calif.-based developer of adaptive private networking technology, has raised $10 million in Series B funding. Silver Creek Ventures led the round, and was joined by return backer Menlo Ventures The company previously raised $6.2 million.

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