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Cancer screening startup Ezra picks up $4 mln seed

New York City-based Ezra, a cancer screening startup, has secured $4 million in seed funding. Accomplice led the round with participation from other investors that included Founders Future, Credo Ventures, Seedcamp and Esther Dyson.

Lux Capital promotes three

Lux Capital has made a number of promotions, according to a blog post. Segolene Scarborough is now chief financial officer; Zavain Dar has been promoted to partner; and Brandon Reeves is now a principal. The Menlo Park, California-based venture firm invests in emerging technologies in the physical and life sciences industries.

Forbion, Dutch life-science VC, looks west for exits

ShangPharma Innovation to raise $100 mln venture-capital fund

ShangPharma Innovation has set out to raise a $100 million venture-capital fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Venture capital emerging manager roundup: Greenspring, PVP, Work-Bench and more

Rock River Capital collects $23.4 mln for debut fund

Rock River Capital has raised $23.4 million for its maiden fund, according to an SEC filing. The Madison, Wisconsin-based venture firm focuses on Midwest companies.

Enterprise-focused Emergence promotes Joe Floyd to GP, announces other staff moves

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Belgian medical device company Nyxoah collects $17.1 mln

Nyxoah S.A., a Belgian medical device company, has raised $17.1 million in funding. Cochlear Limited led the round.

Portfolia wraps up women's health-focused fund

Portfolia Funds, a fintech company, has closed its newest fund. No financial terms were disclosed. The Portfolia FemTech Fund will invest in women's health companies. So far, the fund has made its first investment in Future Family, a femtech startup that helps families more afford and navigate fertility services like IVF and egg freezing.