Private Equity
TDK Ventures has launched a $50 million fund that will invest in early-stage startups in material science, energy/power and related areas. TDK Ventures was formed by Tokyo-based TDK Corporation, an electronics company.
3 min read · 01 July 2019
With Moore’s Law coming to an end, a new generation of semiconductor companies has seen a surge of investing. These task specific silicon makers could be the future, even if funding temporarily throttles back
7 min read · 01 July 2019
Dinner guests were bullish on automation in the workplace...it is not a question of whether AI will consume the workplace but when it will happen.
2 min read · 28 June 2019
Boldstart Ventures has raised over $88 million for its fourth fund, according to an SEC filing. The target is $100 million. New York City-based Boldstart invests in enterprise software.
1 min read · 28 June 2019
Karuna Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on developing novel therapies to address disabling neuropsychiatric conditions, has raised $89.2 million for its IPO after pricing its over 5.5 million shares at $16 per share. The stock began trading June 28, 2019 on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "KRTX." Goldman Sachs and Citigroup are the lead underwriters. Karuna's pre-IPO backers included ARCH Venture Partners, Fidelity Management & Research Co, Eventide Asset Management, Pivotal bioVenture Partners, Partner Fund Management, Wellcome Trust, Sands Capital and Alexandria Venture Investments.
3 min read · 28 June 2019
1 min read · 28 June 2019
Many investors are weary because of the geopolitical climate but now is a good time to invest in Russia.
4 min read · 27 June 2019
Spain and San Diego-based Sanifit, a biopharmaceutical company focused on treating progressive vascular calcification disorders, has raised $80.9 million in funding. Caixa Capital Risc led the round.
1 min read · 27 June 2019
Torch Capital has raised over $57.8 million for its inaugural fund, according to an SEC filing. The target is $60 million. The venture firm invests in consumer startups.
1 min read · 27 June 2019
Inbox Health Inc, a digital health and fintech startup, has raised $1.87 million in funding. Connecticut Innovations led the round with participation from other backers that included Metropolis Ventures, I2BF Global Ventures and StartUp Health.
1 min read · 26 June 2019
