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Highland Capital, Google Ventures, Redpoint back cinematic VR startup JauntHighland Capital Partners has led a $27.8 million Series B round for Jaunt, a developer of hardware and software solutions for cinematic virtual reality.
European deal pace slows in JulyA total of 72 European companies raised about 474 million euros during the month
vArmour grabs $36 mlnMountain View, Calif-based stealth security company vArmour said Wednesday that it has secured $36 million in funding. The investors included Menlo Ventures, Columbus Nova Technology Partners and Citi Ventures. In addition to the funding, Pravin Vazirani of Menlo Ventures and Mohsen Moazami of Columbus Nova Technology Partners has been added to vArmour's board of directors.
- Samsung Electronics to buy VC-backed SmartThings
Samsung Electronics has agreed to acquire SmartThings. No financial terms were disclosed. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., SmartThings is a provider of a platform that connects the internet to everyday items. SmartThings’ backers include Greylock Partners, Highland Capital Partners, First Round Capital, SV Angel, Lerer Ventures, A-Grade and CrunchFund.
Advent buys half of Chip Wilson's stake in Lululemon for $845 mlnThe founder of yoga gear retailer Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ: LULU), Dennis "Chip" Wilson, has sold about 50 percent of his interest in the company for US$845 million. The buyer is former Lululemon investor U.S. private equity firm Advent International. The sale, which has received the support of the company's board of directors, represents about 13.85 percent of Lululemon's shares. With the deal's closing, Lululemon will expand its board to 12 members to include Advent's David Mussafer and Steven Collins. Advent and Highland Capital Partners invested in the Vancouver's Lululemon in 2005. Advent exited after the company went public in 2007.
- GetYourGuide books $25 mln Series B
GetYourGuide, an online platform for tours and travel activities, said Thursday that it has raised $25 million in Series B funding. The investors were Spark Capital and Highland Capital Partners Europe.
Venture-backed pet insurer Trupanion raises $71 mln in IPOTrupanion Inc, a pet insurance provider with offices in Seattle and North Vancouver, British Columbia, has priced its initial public offering of 7.125 million shares of common stock at US$10.00 per share. According to a report http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/18/trupanion-ipo-idUSL4N0PT44020140718 by Reuters, the company has since raised US$71 million on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "TRUP." Originally founded in 1998 as Canada-focused company Vetinsurance Inc, Trupanion has been backed by U.S. venture capital firms Maveron and Highland Capital Partners.
- VC-backed pet insurance firm Trupanion debuts IPO
Trupanion has launched its IPO after pricing its 7.125 million shares at $10 per share. The stock began trading Friday on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "TRUP." RBC Capital Markets, Barclays and Stifel are the lead underwriters. Based in Seattle, Trupanion is a pet insurance provider. It is backed by Maveron and Highland Capital Partners.
- VC-backed pet insurance firm Trupanion debuts IPO
Trupanion has launched its IPO after pricing its 7.125 million shares at $10 per share. The stock began trading Friday on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "TRUP." RBC Capital Markets, Barclays and Stifel are the lead underwriters. Based in Seattle, Trupanion is a pet insurance provider. It is backed by Maveron and Highland Capital Partners.