North America

Pluang raises $3 mln

Pluang said Sept. 11 that it raised $3 million in Series A funding led by Go-Ventures. Pluang, of Indonesia, is a financial platform that aims to provide users with access to low cost savings products.

Dutchie raises $15 mln

Dutchie said Sept. 11 that it closed a $15 million Series A round led by Gron Ventures. Also participating were Snoop Dog’s Casa Verde Capital, Thirty Five Ventures, Shutterstock founder and CEO Jon Oringer, as well as DoorDash founders and early executives. Dutchie, of Bend, Oregon, provides an online ordering platform that helps consumers buy cannabis products from dispensaries for pickup or delivery.

LiveOak recruits Stewart as venture partner

LiveOak Venture Partners has named David Stewart as a venture partner. Previously, he worked at Trinity Ventures.

Pappas Ventures taps Arfaei as partner

Pappas Ventures has named Alex Arfaei as a partner. Previously, he was a managing director at BMO Capital Markets.

Mediterranean yogurt brand Nounós Creamery raises funding

Nounós Creamery, a Mediterranean yogurt brand, has secured $2 million in funding. AccelFoods was the lead investor.

Voxpopme garners $9 mln in Origin Ventures-led round

Voxpopme, a video feedback and analytics company, has secured $9 million in Series A1 equity financing. Origin Ventures led the round.

New Culture snaps up $3.5 mln seed

San Francisco-based New Culture, a maker of animal-free dairy cheese, has secured $3.5 million in seed funding. Evolv Ventures led the round.

Marketing Architects launches Zoomworks Ventures

Marketing Architects, a Minneapolis based advertising agency, has launched Zoomworks Ventures, a corporate venture capital arm that will focus on marketing technology and media startups. Chuck Hengel will serve as CEO; Brent Longval will be chief financial officer; and Steve Lubin will be vice president of corporate development.

Strong Roots amasses $18.3 mln Series A

Strong Roots, a UK-based food and beverage brand, has secured $18.3 million in Series A funding. Goode Partners LLC led the round. Alantra was adviser on the deal.

Caper pockets $10 mln Series A

Caper, an AI-powered shopping cart, has raised $10 million in Series A funding. Lux Capital led the round.