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On the Bleeding Edge: 9.17.18

Xact Robotics lands $5 mln Series C

Xact Robotics, an Israel-based provider of robotics navigation and steering solutions for percutaneous image-guided procedure, has raised $5 million in Series C funding. The investors in this round were not named.

Carrick amasses $10 mln for new co-investment fund

Carrick Capital Partners has raised $10 million for its new co-investment fund, according to an SEC filing. The San Francisco-based private equity and venture capital firm invests in companies that provide tech-enabled services.

Miach Orthopaedics inks $22.5 mln Series A

Boston-based Miach Orthopaedics Inc, a developer of bio-engineered surgical implants for connective tissue repair, has raised $22.5 million in Series A financing. Amzak Health Investors LLC and DSM Venturing led the round with participation from other investors that included the NFL Players Association.

Aflac hikes up investment in its venture fund

Aflac has expanded its investment in its venture fund from $100 million over three years to $250 million over three to four years. Aflac Ventures Fund focuses on growth-stage companies that are "innovative" and "scalable." So far the fund has invested in eight early-stage companies in the Japan and the U.S., with each investment ranging between $1 million and $6 million.

Base10 raises $137 mln for AI applications in automation, sans robots

Alexandria Venture Investments leads venture investors in medical, health and life science sectors

Flybridge to raise $75 mln fifth venture-capital fund

Flybridge Capital Partners has set out to raise a $75 million fifth venture-capital fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Commerce Ventures targets $60 mln for third fund

Commerce Ventures is seeking to raise $60 million for its third fund, according to an SEC filing. The San Francisco-based venture firm invests in the e-commerce, retail, fintech and insurance sectors.

Golden Gate Ventures closes third fund at $100 mln

Singapore-based venture firm Golden Gate Ventures has raised $100 million for its third fund. The early-stage fund will focus on consumer internet trends in Southeast Asia. The investors include Temasek, Hanwha, Naver, EE Capital, Taizo Son’s Mistletoe, Mitsui Fudosan, IDO Investments, CTBC Group, Korea Venture Investment Corporation and Ion Pacific.