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Transgenomic Secures $8 Million Credit Facility
Omaha, Neb.-based Transgenomic, a biotech company, has secured an $8 million term and revolving credit facility from Third Security LLC, a life sciences investment firm with offices in Radford, Virginia, Palm Beach, Fla., and San Francisco.
Transgenomic Closes on $8.3M
Transgenomic Inc., which is traded on the over-the-counter Bulletin Board, has raised $8.3 million in financing from new and existing investors, including entities associated with Third Security. The money will be used for working capital, the company said.
Synchrony Raises $10 Million
Synchrony Inc., a Roanoke, Va.-based maker of magnetic bearings, power and control systems, has raised $10 million in Series C funding from existing investor Third Security LLC. The company previously raised $15 million.
Intrexon Adds $10 Million
Intrexon Corp., a Blacksburg, Va.-based developer of biotherapeutic control systems, has raised $10 million in additional Series C-2 funding. The capital came from return backer New River Management, managed by Third Security LLC, which has now invested $66.5 million into Intrexon. The new infusion represents the final investment from NRM-V, but the firm will continue to support Intrexon out of NRM-VI.
Third Security contact information
Offices
The Governor Tyler, 1881 Grove Avenue, Radford, 24141, United StatesContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mr. Julian P. Kirk | Job titleChief Executive Officer | LocationRadford, United States | Email  ----------- |
| Mr. Marcus Smith | Job titleSenior Managing Director, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer | LocationRadford, United States | Email ----------- |
| Mr. Theodore J Fisher | Job titleSenior Managing Director | LocationRadford, United States | Email ------- |
| Mr. Clifton R Herndon | Job titleManaging Director and Controller | LocationRadford, United States | Email ----- |
Third Security funds managed
Closed funds: 9
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Fitness app Fitnet scores $1.4 mln
Fitnet Corp. has closed $1.4 million in Series A funding. The investors were Valleys' Ventures and CIT GAP Funds. Fitnet Corp. is the maker of Fitnet, a mobile fitness app.
Fitness app Fitnet scores $1.4 mln
Fitnet Corp. has closed $1.4 million in Series A funding. The investors were Valleys' Ventures and CIT GAP Funds. Fitnet Corp. is the maker of Fitnet, a mobile fitness app.
Heyo closes Series A round with Valleys' Ventures
Heyo has closed its Series A financing, a $2 million round from Valleys' Ventures, LP of Radford, VA. Heyo will use the investment proceeds to accelerate its product development initiatives and user growth, by allowing the company to increase its hiring of developers.
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