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SiriusXM acquires VC-backed Automatic LabsSiriusXM has acquired San Francisco-based Automatic Labs Inc, a provider of connected vehicle services. No financial terms were disclosed. Financial Technology Partners served as financial adviser to Automatic on the deal. Automatic's backers included USAA, Comcast Ventures, eLab Ventures, Anthemis Group and Amicus Capital.
- College Ave Student Loans picks up $30 mln
Student loan lender College Ave Student Loans has secured $30 million in funding. The investors included Comcast Ventures and Leading Edge Ventures. Moelis & Company served as financial adviser on the transaction while Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP provided legal counsel.
- Petco buys VC-backed PetCoach
Petco has acquired PetCoach, a digital service that connects pet owners with veterinarians. No financial terms were disclosed. PetCoach's backers included Comcast Ventures.
- MealPal inks $15 mln Series A
MealPal, a lunchtime meal service, has raised $15 million in Series A funding. Comcast Ventures led the round with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Haystack Partners and NextView Ventures. And, in addition to its expansion in cities that include Boston, New York and Chicago, MealPal is launching in the London market.
- Cohen joins BitSight as CFO
BitSight said Feb. 13 that Brian Cohen joined the company as CFO, while Elizabeth Fischer was appointed General Counsel and Dave Fachetti was named Senior Vice President of Partnerships. Investors of BitSight, a security ratings company, include Flybridge Capital Partners, Menlo Ventures and Comcast Ventures.
- Comcast Ventures taps Bond to lead early-stage fund
Comcast Ventures has hired Kai Bond as a principal to lead New York City-based Comcast Ventures Catalyst Fund, which is focused on early-stage startups led by minority entrepreneurs. Previously, Bond worked at Samsung Accelerator where he served as the general manager.
- Spaces raises additional $6.5 mln
Spaces Inc said Jan. 13 that it raised another $6.5 million in funding led by Songcheng Performances Development Co Ltd. Comcast Ventures and other VC groups also participated. Spaces, of Los Angeles, is a virtual reality and mixed reality company.
