VCJ Staff

J.P. Morgan hires Skip Kelly for its VC operations

J.P. Morgan expands venture capital coverage for the healthcare industry with the hiring of Skip Kelly as managing director and relationship executive.

SnapAP secures financing led by Israeli angel investors

Moncton, New Brunswick-based Snap Accounts Payable Corp has completed the initial stages of a US$2 million seed-stage financing.

Forerunner Ventures promotes Nicole Johnson to partner

Nicole Johnson, who joined Forerunner Ventures in 2013, was named a partner. She joined the San Francisco firm seven years ago.

Cathay Capital names chief impact officer to focus on ESG

Global investment platform Cathay Capital creates role as part of its commitment to ESG.

Oak HC/FT promotes three on staff

Venture firm Oak HC/FT promoted Andy Smith, Eliza Adams and Sophia Samutin.

Deep imaging company Akasha raises Series A round led by Khosla

Akasha Imaging of Palo Alto, California, emerged from stealth mode to announce it has raised $10.75 million in a Series A funding. The round was led by Khosla Ventures

Great North Labs leads funding of iraLogix

IraLogix of Pittsburgh has raised $7.5m, led by Great North Labs.

Boast.ai raises C$30m in Radian-led Series A financing

Vancouver, British Columbia-based software company Boast.ai has secured C$30 million in a Series A financing led by Radian Capital.

Insight Partners leads funding of LeanTaaS

Healthcare software developer LeanTaaS, of Santa Clara, California, raises $130m led by Insight Partners and including Goldman Sachs.

Workera raises $5m in seed led by Owl Ventures, AI Fund

Workera of Palo Alto raises $5m in seed funding from Owl Ventures, AI Fund and others.