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Three Carolina tech companies get funds from Lighter CapitalLighter Capital has provided a combined total of $1 million in growth funding to three Carolina-based tech businesses, including CloudBilt, Resident Research, and SalesReach Software. Lighter Capital provides $50,000 to - $1 million in revenue-based financing, an alternative form of financing that fills the funding void left by angels, venture capitalists and banks.
- AutoGrid snares $12.75 mln in Series C financing
AutoGrid Systems said Monday that it has closed $12.75 million in Series C financing. The investors included European utility E.ON as well as current backers Foundation Capital and Voyager Capital. Headquartered in Redwood Shores, Calif., AutoGrid Systems is a provider of cloud computing solutions and big data analytics for the energy sector.
- WRF Capital and Voyager Capital lead Series A round for Seattle startup Qazzow
Qazzow has secured $2.4 million in Series A funding. WRF Capital and Voyager Capital led the round with participation from Summit Capital and the W Fund. As a result of the transaction, WRF Capital's Thong Le, Voyager Capital's Bill McAleer and Ken Myer will join Qazzow’s board of directors. Based in Seattle, Qazzow develops Q&A technology for websites and web applications.
- VC-backed Ayla Networks names Maeso as VP of sales
Ayla Networks, which is backed by Voyager Capital and Crosslink Capital, said Monday that it has hired Michel Maeso as vice president of worldwide sales. In his new role, Maeso will handle all components of Ayla Networks' global sales operations. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Ayla Networks is a provider of a platform that turns everyday products into intelligent devices that can gather data and perform tasks remotely.
- Big Data Analytics Company Zettics Receives $8.2 Mln
Zettics said Wednesday that it has closed $8.2 million in financing. New investor Excelestar Ventures led the round with additional participation from existing investors North Bridge Venture Partners, Voyager Capital, Steamboat Ventures and Emergence Capital Partners. Based in Concord, Mass., Zettics is a provider of big data analytics.
- Augme Technologies Names Michael Brochu to Board
Augme Technologies and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hipcricket, a mobile marketing and advertising technology business, have appointed Michael Brochu to the company's board of directors as an independent director. Brochu is currently a member of the board of directors for Centro Digital Media, Vines of Mendoza, Zotec Partners and GraphOn Inc. He is also a member of the operating committee of BelHealth Investment Partners, a private equity firm specializing in healthcare, and is on the advisory board of Seattle-based venture capital firm Voyager Capital.
Beth Horowitz Named Advisor to Women's VC FundLos Angeles, California-based Women's Venture Capital Fund, which is focused on investing in women entrepreneurs and companies with gender-diverse teams, has announced the formation of an advisory board. Among the appointees is Beth Horowitz, former president and CEO of Amex Bank of Canada. Ms. Horowitz is also a member of Catalyst Canada Advisory Board and a former member of Amex's Global Diversity Council.
- The Women's Venture Capital Fund Names Advisory Board
The Women's Venture Capital Fund has announced the formation of an advisory board. Enrique Godreau III, Beth Horowitz, Michelle Lantow, Beau Laskey, Susan Sigl, and Reggie Van Lee were named advisors. The Women's Venture Capital Fund invests in companies with “gender diverse” teams.
- Blue Box Brings Series A Total To MoreThan $4.3M
Blue Box said it added to its Series A funding, bringing the round to a total of more than $4.3 million. The company in October announced a first closing on $3.5 million in a deal led by Voyager Capital. Founder Collective led the secondary closing.
- Ex-Adobe software boss increases venture ties
Tech veteran and adviser to Permira Bruce Chizen is joining US Venture firm Voyager Capital as partner.