VC Deal Scoop: Zafgen, FireApps, The Mechanical Zoo & More...

What follows are nine VC deals culled from recent Regulation D filings with the SEC. They have not been otherwise disclosed: * Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc., a San Diego–based maker of controlled-release injectable products, has expanded its Series A round to $85 million, according to a regulatory filing. It had previously secured approximately $30 million. Backers include MPM Capital, HBM BioVentures, OrbiMed Advisors and Sanderling Ventures. www.pacira.com * Waterfront Media, a New York-based online health media company, has raised $20 million in fifth-round funding, according to a regulatory