VCJ Staff

Gvitech Raises $8.8 Million

PerkinElmer Buying Signature Genomic Labs

PerkinElmer has agreed to acquire Signature Genomic Laboratories, a Spokane, Wash.-based provider of molecular cytogenetic diagnostic services, for a reported $90 million in cash. SGL had raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Ampersand Ventures.

PubMatic Raises $7.5 Million

PubMatic, a Palo Alto, Calif.-based provider of an ad monetization and management platform for online publishers, has raised $7.5 million in new VC funding. Helion Venture Partners led the round, and was joined by Draper Fisher Jurvetson and Nexus Venture Partners. The company previously raised $10.5 million.

The Hut Group Raises £14 Million

The Hut Group, a UK-based online retail platform for consumer goods, has raised £14 million in "pre-IPO" funding. Backers include Artemis, Balderton Capital, The William Currie Group and retailer Angus Monro.

Balderton Backs InterResolve

InterResolve, a UK-based independent injury claims company, has raised an undisclosed amount of equity funding from Balderton Capital. The company says it now has a £30 million "war chest" for claims acquisition.

Cramster Raises $6 Million

Cramster.com, a Pasadena, Calif.-based provider of an online homework help for college and high school student, has raised $6 million in Series B funding led by Primera Capital.

Spredfast Raises $1.6 Million

Spredfast, an Austin, Texas-based developer of an enterprise-class social media management system, has raised $1.6 million in Series A funding from Austin Ventures.

Greycroft Closes Second Fund

Greycroft Partners has closed its second fund with $130.7 million in capital commitments. Its debut fund was capped at $75 million. The firm also announced the promotion of Ian Sigalow from principal to partner,

Sujit Banerjee Joins Element Partners

Element Partners, a cleantech-focused VC firm, has named Sujit Banerjee as a managing director. He had joined the firm last year as a part-time operating partner. He is a former partner with BueRun Ventures.

Liad Agmon Joins Bessemer Venture Partners

Liad Agmon has joined Bessemer Venture Partners as an Israel-based entrepreneur-in-residence. He previously was VP of new services and general manager of social commerce for Sears Holdings.