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Aspect Ventures targets $175 mln for second fundAspect Ventures is seeking to raise $175 million for its sophomore fund, according to an SEC filing https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1709307/000170930517000001/xslFormDX01/primary_doc.xml The San Francisco-based venture firm focuses on the emerging mobile marketplace.
- Solv picks up $6.25 mln Series A
San Francisco-based Solv, a service that lets users book doctor's appointment at an urgent care clinic without the wait, has secured $6.25 million in Series A financing. Benchmark Capital led the round with participation from Theresia Gouw of Aspect Ventures and Malay Gandhi of Ensemble Labs. In conjunction with the funding, Bill Gurley of Benchmark Capital has been added to Solv's board of directors.
- Amino scores $25 mln Series C
San Francisco-based Amino, a healthcare transparency company, has secured $25 million in Series C funding. Highland Capital Management led the round with participation from other investors that included Accel, Aspect Ventures, CRV, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures and Pilot Wall Group.
- Astro reels in $8.3 mln Series A
Palo Alto, California-based Astro, a newly launched developer of intelligent email and workplace communications, has raised $8.3 million in Series A funding. The investors were Redpoint Ventures, Harrison Metal, Aspect Ventures and Upside Partnership.
- Exabeam nabs $30 mln Series C
San Mateo, California-based Exabeam, a provider of security intelligence solutions provider, has secured $30 million in Series C funding. Lightspeed Venture Partners and Cisco Investments led the round with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Norwest Venture Partners, Aspect Ventures, Icon Ventures and Shlomo Kramer. In conjunction with the funding, Ravi Mhatre of Lightspeed has been added to Exabeam's board of directors.
- More firms should provide in-firm talent programs to foster diversity
Women in venture capital have made some progress but it's still difficult for them to rise up in the ranks, whether it’s large or small-sized firms.
Vida Health raises $18 mln led by Canvas VenturesSan Francisco-based Vida Health , which provides a mobile platform to help consumers improve their health and manage chronic conditions, announced it has raised $18 million in a Series B round of funding led by Canvas Ventures. Other investors include Nokia Growth Partners and returning investor Aspect Ventures. The company has now raised $28 million in total funding. As part of the latest financing, Canvas Partner Rebecca Lynn has joined the board.
- Wellness startup Grokker racks up $22.5 mln Series B
Wellness startup Grokker has closed its Series B funding round, bringing its total tally to $22.5 million. The investors were SV Angel, First Round Capital, Khosla Ventures, Aspect Ventures, Interwest Partners, Comcast and Correlation Ventures.
- Venus Williams, Khosla and Morningstar back Ellevest
Ellevest, a digital investment platform for women, has secured $9 million in funding. Among the investors are tennis champion Venus Williams, Aspect Ventures, Ulu Ventures, Nellie and Max Levchin, Khosla Ventures and Morningstar Inc.