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Expanding Capital targeting $40 mln for venture fund

Expanding Capital is raising a venture fund targeted at $40 million, according to a regulatory filing. The San Francisco-based firm is led by Leonardo Salgado, Daniel Kafie and Christian Telles. The filing lists no investors.

Owlet Baby Care fetches $24 mln Series B

Lehi, Utah-based Owlet Baby Care, a health tech company, has secured $24 million in Series B funding. Trilogy Equity Partners led the round with participation from other investors that included Eclipse Ventures, Broadway Angels, Enfield Ventures and Pelion Venture Partners. In conjunction with the financing, Amy McCullough, managing director at Trilogy Equity Partners, will join Owlet’s board of directors.

Genprex racks up $10 mln

Austin, Texas-based Genprex Inc, a developer of immunogene therapy for non-small cell lung cancer, has raised $10 million in a private placement. The investors were not identified. Maxim Group LLC was the placement agent.

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Notable rakes in $3 mln in Greylock Partners-led round

Notable, a provider of voice-powered health care, has secured $3 million in seed funding. Greylock Partners led the round with participation from Maverick Ventures and 8VC.

mPulse Mobile inks $11 mln Series B

Encino, California-based mPulse Mobile, a healthcare industry-focused provider of mobile solutions for engaging and activating consumers, has raised $11 million in Series B funding. SJF Ventures led the round with participation from other investors that included HLM Venture Partners, EchoHealth Ventures, OCA Ventures and Bonfire Ventures.

Edison Partners targets $300 mln for ninth fund

Princeton, New Jersey-based Edison Partners is seeking to raise $300 million for its ninth fund, according to an SEC filing. In July 2016, the growth equity firm closed its eighth fund at $275 million.

Digital health company Lyra Health attracts $45 mln Series B

Burlingame, California-based Lyra Health, a digital health company, has secured $45 million in Series B funding. The investors were Tenaya Capital, Glynn Capital, Crown Ventures, Casdin Capital, Greylock Partners, Venrock and Providence Ventures.

Golden Ventures raises $57.5 mln for third seed fund

Canadian venture capital firm Golden Ventures has raised $57.5 million in committed capital for its third seed-stage fund, according to a blog post. Golden Ventures III, the firm’s largest fund to date, was backed by a range of new and returning limited partners. They include: Cendana Capital, Foundry Group Next, HarbourVest Partners, Kensington Capital Partners, Northleaf Capital Partners, Teralys Capital and Venture Investment Associates. It will invest in 20 to 25 early-stage technology companies in Canada and the United States. With Fund III’s close, Golden said it promoted Jamie Rosenblatt to principal and hired Marianne Bulger to head the firm’s people and platform team.

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