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MasteryConnect snaps up $15.2 mln Series BSalt Lake City-based educational technology company MasteryConnect said Thursday that it has raised $15.2 million in Series B funding. Trinity Ventures led the round with participation from Pelion Ventures and Catamount Ventures. In addition to the funding, Larry Orr, general partner at Trinity Ventures, has been added to MasteryConnect's board of directors.
- Newsela rakes in $4.1 mln Series A
New York City-based educational tech startup Newsela said Wednesday that it has received $4.1 million in Series A funding. Owl Ventures led the round with participation from other investors that included The Knight Foundation.
- VC-backed MasteryConnect buys Socrative for $5 mln
Salt Lake City-based educational technology company MasteryConnect said Thursday that it is acquiring Socrative for $5 million in cash and stock. Based in Cambridge, Mass., Socrative is a classroom engagement solutions provider. MasteryConnect's backers include Catamount Ventures, NewSchools Venture Fund and Learn Capital.
- VC-backed MasteryConnect buys Socrative for $5 mln
Salt Lake City-based educational technology company MasteryConnect said Thursday that it is acquiring Socrative for $5 million in cash and stock. Based in Cambridge, Mass., Socrative is a classroom engagement solutions provider. MasteryConnect's backers include Catamount Ventures, NewSchools Venture Fund and Learn Capital.
- Declara raises additional Series A
Declara has raised additional Series A financing with $9 million in backing from Singapore’s EDBI and Linden Venture Fund. Declara is a technology company for personalized learning.
Kruger joins $7 mln VC funding of paper bottle maker Ecologic BrandsEcologic Brands Inc, an Oakland, California-based maker of recycled paper bottles, has raised US$7 million in funding. The company's investors include Kruger Inc, a Montréal-based manufacturer of publication papers, tissue, lumber and other wood products, and Angel Investors, DBL Investors, Catamount Ventures and Black Bear Partners. As part of its strategic investment agreement, Kruger will become the exclusive licensee and manufacturer of Ecologic’s technology in Canada. Since commercializing its first paper bottle in 2011, the company has produced and shipped millions of bottles to 15 brand partners around the world.
- Recycled paper bottle maker Ecologic Brands picks up $7 mln
Ecologic Brands has received $7 million in funding. Investors included Kruger, DBL Investors, Catamount Ventures and Black Bear Partners. Based in Oakland, Calif., Ecologic is a recycled paper bottle manufacturer.
- GSV Capital leads Series A round for personalized learning platform Declara
Declara has secured $16 million in Series A financing. GSV Capital led the round with participation from Data Collective, Founders Fund and Catamount Ventures. In conjunction with the funding, Mark Flynn, co-managing partner of GSV Asset Management, has been added to Declara's board. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif., Declara is a personalized learning platform.
- Declara inks $16 mln Series A led by GSV Capital
Declara, a company focused on developing technology for personal learning, has closed $16 million in Series A financing led by GSV Capital. Data Collective, Founders Fund and Catamount Ventures also joined the round.
- Catamount Ventures leads funding round for edtech firm MasteryConnect
Salt Lake City-based educational technology company MasteryConnect has secured $3.425 million in funding. Previous investor Catamount Ventures led the round with participation from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Deborah Quazzo of GSV Advisors, Learn Capital and various unnamed Silicon Valley angel investors.