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Sleep? There's a nap for thatStartups focused on helping consumers catch some zzzs are raising millions of dollars, as VCs dream of disrupting the bedroom
Alarm.com to acquire Piper from VC-backed IcontrolAlarm.com Holdings Inc (Nasdaq: ALRM) has agreed to acquire Piper, an Ottawa-based designer and producer of a Wi-Fi-enabled video and home automation hub. The buyer will pay about US$140 million for Piper and another business unit from Icontrol Networks Inc. Alarm.com, a U.S. connected home and business platform, said the deal will contribute to revenue growth and enhance research and development scale. Redwood, California-based Icontrol, a connected homes solutions provider, has raised about US$95 million from Comcast Ventures, Intel Capital, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and other investors, according to Thomson Reuters.
- Alarm.com to acquire Piper from VC-backed Icontrol
Alarm.com Holdings Inc (Nasdaq: ALRM) has agreed to acquire Piper, an Ottawa-based designer and producer of a Wi-Fi-enabled video and home automation hub. The buyer will pay about US$140 million for Piper and another business unit from Icontrol Networks Inc. Alarm.com, a U.S. connected home and business platform, said the deal will contribute to revenue growth and enhance research and development scale. Redwood, California-based Icontrol, a connected homes solutions provider, has raised about US$95 million from Comcast Ventures, Intel Capital, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and other investors, according to Thomson Reuters.
Félix & Paul Studios raises $8.7 mln in Comcast-led Series ACanadian cinematic virtual reality (VR) producer Félix & Paul Studios has secured about $8.7 million (US$6.8 million) in a Series A financing. Comcast Ventures, an affiliate of U.S. media business Comcast Corp, led the round. It was joined by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, LDV Partners and Phi Group. With the deal, Comcast Ventures' Michael Yang will join the company's board. Founded in 2013, Montréal-based Félix & Paul has developed a platform for live-action VR filming and post-production. It will use the funds raised to grow its team and production capacity, enhance its VR cameras and software suite, and expand its presence in global markets.
- Félix & Paul Studios raises $8.7 mln in Comcast-led Series A
Canadian cinematic virtual reality (VR) producer Félix & Paul Studios has secured about $8.7 million (US$6.8 million) in a Series A financing. Comcast Ventures, an affiliate of U.S. media business Comcast Corp, led the round. It was joined by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, LDV Partners and Phi Group. With the deal, Comcast Ventures' Michael Yang will join the company's board. Founded in 2013, Montréal-based Félix & Paul has developed a platform for live-action VR filming and post-production. It will use the funds raised to grow its team and production capacity, enhance its VR cameras and software suite, and expand its presence in global markets.
Félix & Paul Studios raises $8.7 mln in Comcast-led Series ACanadian cinematic virtual reality (VR) producer Félix & Paul Studios has secured about $8.7 million (US$6.8 million) in a Series A financing. Comcast Ventures, an affiliate of U.S. media business Comcast Corp, led the round. It was joined by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, LDV Partners and Phi Group. With the deal, Comcast Ventures' Michael Yang will join the company's board. Founded in 2013, Montréal-based Félix & Paul has developed a platform for live-action VR filming and post-production. It will use the funds raised to grow its team and production capacity, enhance its VR cameras and software suite, and expand its presence in global markets.
- Felix & Paul Studios rakes in $6.8 mln Series A
Cinematic virtual reality studio Felix & Paul Studios has secured $6.8 million in Series A funding. Comcast Ventures led the round with participation from Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, LDV Partners and Phi Group. In addition to the funding, Michael Yang, managing director at Comcast Ventures, has been added to Felix & Paul Studios' board of directors.
- Felix & Paul Studios rakes in $6.8 mln Series A
Cinematic virtual reality studio Felix & Paul Studios has secured $6.8 million in Series A funding. Comcast Ventures led the round with participation from Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, LDV Partners and Phi Group. In addition to the funding, Michael Yang, managing director at Comcast Ventures, has been added to Felix & Paul Studios' board of directors.
- Meta raises $50 mln
Meta said June 13 it closed a $50 million Series B round. Investors include Horizons Ventures Limited, Lenovo, Tencent, Banyan Capital, Comcast Ventures and GQY. Redwood City, California-based Meta provides augmented reality technology.
- SundaySky collects $30 mln Series C
New York City-based SundaySky, a video engagement platform provider for top brands, has raised $30 million in Series D financing. Viola Private Equity led the round with participation from other investors that included Carmel Ventures, Globespan Capital Partners, Norwest Venture Partners, Comcast Ventures and NTT DOCOMO Venturves. In conjunction with the funding, Ayal Shiran, a general partner at Viola Private Equity, has been added to SundaySky's board of directors while Rami Hadar, former president and CEO of Allot Communications Ltd, has been named executive chairman.