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Bitmovin raises $30 mlnBitmovin said Apirl 9 that it raised $30 million in Series B funding, led by Highland Europe. Also participating were existing investors Atomico, Constantia New Business, Dawn Capital and YCombinator. Bitmovin, of San Francisco, provides online video infrastructure software.
- Causeway Media Partners raises $211.3 mln for sophomore fund
Causeway Media Partners has closed its second fund at $211.3 million, beating its $175 million target. The venture firm invests in sports media and sports tech-related companies.
- Lovepop snags $12.5 mln
Boston-based Lovepop, a maker of 3D paper pop up greeting cards, has secured $12.5 million in funding. Highland Capital Partners led the round with participation from other investors that included Accomplice, Wayfair CEO and co-founder Niraj Shah and Bain Capital's Bob White. In conjunction with the financing, Bob Davis, a general partner at Highland Capital Partners, will join Lovepop's board of directors.
- Highland Europe beefs up team with new hire
Highland Europe has named Gajan Rajanathan as a principal. His work background includes stints at Qatalyst Partners and at Credit Suisse’s M&A group in New York.
- Apax to buy Matchesfashion.com
Apax Funds said Sept. 1 that it agreed to buy a majority of Matchesfashion.com. Financial terms weren’t announced. Tom and Ruth Chapman, founders of Matchesfashion.com, as well as Scottish Equity Partners and Highland Europe, will retain minority stakes. Matchesfashion.com, of London, is a luxury fashion brand. Qatalyst Partners provided financial advice to Matchesfashion.com, while White & Black Ltd acted as their legal adviser. Kirkland & Ellis represented Apax.