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TrackSimple Raises First Round

Lords of Evil Raises First Round

WideOrbit Raises Series D Round

Siemens Backs BioImagene

BioImagene Inc., a Cupertino, Calif.-based provider of digital pathology solutions for cancer diagnosis and preclinical research, has raised an undisclosed amount of new VC funding from Siemens Venture Capital. It had previously raised around $36 million from firms like Burrill & Co., Ascension Health Ventures, National Healthcare Services, Artiman Ventures and ICCP Ventures.

Adura Technologies Raises $5 Million

Adura Technologies, a San Francisco-based maker of wireless lighting management systems for commercial buildings, has raised $5 million in Series A funding. VantagePoint Venture Partners led the round, and was joined by Claremont Creek Ventures.

TargetSpot Buys Ronning Lipset Radio

TargetSpot Inc., a New York-based provider of advertising solutions for streaming audio, has acquired competitor Ronning Lipset Radio. No financial terms were disclosed. TargetSpot has raised around $12 million in VC funding from firms like Bain Capital Ventures, Union Square Ventures, CBS Corp. and Milestone Venture Partners.

Volvo Backs Coherix

Coherix Inc., an Ann Arbor, Mich.-based developer of optical-based measurement and inspection products for the automotive and semiconductor industries, has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Volvo Technology Transfer AB.

Stealthy Siri Raises $8.5 Million

CleanScapes Raises $10 Million

CleanScapes Inc., a provider of recycling and waste collection services in the Pacific Northwest and Bay Area , has raised $10 million in Series A funding. Backers include SJF Ventures, while Vinton Street Partners served as placement agent.

Kline Hawkes Gets New Name, New Fund