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AllegisCyber and NightDragon lead $44 mln funding in vArmourMountain View, California-based vArmour, provider of API-driven cloud security, today announced it has raised $44 million in Series E funding. AllegisCyber and NightDragon led the round, with participation from existing investors.
- Zwift nabs $120 mln Series B in Highland Europe-led round
Zwift, a multiplayer online training and racing platform for cyclists and runners, has secured $120 million in Series B funding. Highland Europe led the round.
- WhyHotel raises $10 mln led by Highland Capital
Washington, D.C.-based WhyHotel, which provides an alternative lodging service that operates pop-up hotels in newly, luxury apartment buildings, announced it has raised $10 million in Series A funding. Highland Capital Partners led the round, which included participation from Camber Creek, Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, Mendacre, MetaProp and Geolo Capital. The company, founded in 2016, previously raised $3.9 million in seed funding.
- Camunda snags Series A funding
Berlin-based Camunda, a maker of open source workflow automation software, has secured 25 million euros in Series A funding. The investor was Highland Europe.
You.i TV raises $30.4 mln in Causeway Media-led growth roundYou.i TV, an Ottawa-based software provider focused on cross-platform app development, has raised $30.4 million (US$23 million) in growth financing. U.S. venture capital firm Causeway Media Partners led the deal. Existing backers WarnerMedia, Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors and Vistara Capital Partners also invested. Causeway Partner Bob Higgins has joined the board. You.i TV, founded in 2008 by CEO Jason Flick and CTO Stuart Russell, provides TV and media companies with a multi-screen video app platform that helps engage users and create customers. The funds raised will support expansion of You.i TV’s global footprint and developer community.
- RapidSOS takes in $30 mln Series B
RapidSOS, a provider of an advanced emergency tech platform, has secured $30 million in Series B funding. Playground Global led the round with participation from Highland Capital Partners, M12, Two Sigma Ventures, Forte Ventures, The Westly Group and CSAA IG.
- Huel grabs $26 mln from Highland Europe
UK-based Huel, a nutritionally complete meal alternative, has secured $26 million in funding. The investor was Highland Europe.
Ericsson to acquire VC-backed software company CENXSwedish telecommunications giant Ericsson (Nasdaq: ERIC) has agreed to acquire CENX, a provider of service assurance software solutions to mobile, wireline and enterprise network companies. No financial terms were disclosed. Founded in 2009 and based in Jersey City, New Jersey, CENX has its research and development facility in Ottawa. Ericsson has held a stake in CENX since 2012. The company's other investors include BDC Capital, Cross Creek Advisors, DCM Ventures, Highland Capital Partners, Mesirow Financial, Mistral Venture Partners and Verizon Ventures.
- Threads snags $20 mln Series A
London-based Threads, a luxury retailer that serves the millennial and Generation Z market, has secured $20 million in Series A funding. The investors were C Ventures and Highland Europe.
