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Disc Medicine scores $50 mln Series A

Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Disc Medicine, a hematology company, has raised $50 million in Series A financing. Novo Holdings A/S led the round with participation from Access Biotechnology and Atlas Venture.

Days left: Venture Capital Journal accepting nominations for Rising Stars 2020

Insurtech funding in 2019 already surpasses 2018

Vitruvian acquires UK holiday home provider Sykes

Vitruvian Partners has acquired Sykes Holiday Cottages, a UK-based holiday home provider. No financial terms were disclosed. Harris Williams advised Sykes on the deal. Sykes was backed by Livingbridge.

VC-backed companies expected to take larger part of M&A pie

Sensely takes in $15 mln

London and San Francisco-based Sensely, a digital health and insuretech platform, has raised $15 million in funding. Aflac Corporate Ventures, the venture arm of Aflac Inc, led the round.

Incube Ventures closes third fund at $55.25 mln

San Jose, California-based Incube Ventures, a life science venture firm, has raised $55.25 million for its third fund, according to an SEC filing. No target was listed in the document.

The price is right for retail tech investing

Venture Capital icon and Sequoia Capital founder Don Valentine passes away

Fund Notes: October 2019

In announcing its third fund, the head of Bloomberg Beta said he is donating a part of his carry to organizations in need