North America

VC-backed Clir Renewables nabs $1.9 mln in bridge funding

Clir Renewables, a Vancouver-based renewable energy software provider, has raised $1.9 million in bridge financing. The source of the funding was not released. Clir, which closed a $2.1 million seed round in 2018, counts Active Impact Investments, a Canadian impact venture capital firm, among its backers. It also secured funding from Sustainable Development Technology Canada. CEO Gareth Brown said the bridge financing will support growth and product development prior to a Series A round later this year. Founded in 2017, Clir provides an artificial intelligence software platform that helps wind farm owners and operators to maximize production and gain clarity on performance risk.

Sheltr pulls in $3.2 mln

San Francisco-based Sheltr, a provider of home maintenance software, has secured $3.2 million in funding. The investors included MetaProp, NYCA Partners and South Park Commons.

Sheltr pulls in $3.2 mln

San Francisco-based Sheltr, a provider of home maintenance software, has secured $3.2 million in funding. The investors included MetaProp, NYCA Partners and South Park Commons.

Food innovation platform New Skew secures initial financing

Toronto-based food innovation platform New Skew has secured an undisclosed initial financing. The round was backed by unidentified investors, consisting of family offices and investment dealers with links to the food, retail and hospitality sectors in Canada and the United States. Founded in 2017 by Alex Yurek, New Skew helps craft food and beverage brands launch and scale more quickly and efficiently. Its current portfolio includes Detour Coffee Roasters, Dear Grain, Royal Canadian Mead and Brainbow. New Skew will use the funds raised to expand its North American presence, scale existing brands and develop new brands.

First Analysis expands team with two new hires

First Analysis has named Terry Kiwala as vice president of enterprise productivity software and Logan Bender as analyst of human capital technology. Previously, Kiwala was chief financial officer at Vokal while Bender was an equity research sector specialist at Putnam Investments.

Patamar Capital raises $23.6 mln toward venture-capital fund

Patamar Capital has raised $23.6 million toward a $150 million venture-capital fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Patamar Capital raises $23.6 mln toward venture-capital fund

Patamar Capital has raised $23.6 million toward a $150 million venture-capital fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

AnyRoad attracts $9.2 mln Series A

AnyRoad, a provider of experience relationship management solutions, has closed $9.2 million in Series A funding. Andreessen Horowitz led the round. In conjunction with the funding, David Ulevitch, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, will join the company’s board of directors.

Kukui procures $27 mln Series A

Kukui Corporation, a provider of digital marketing solution for the automotive aftermarket industry, has secured $27 million in Series A funding. The investor was SSM Partners.

Kukui procures $27 mln Series A

Kukui Corporation, a provider of digital marketing solution for the automotive aftermarket industry, has secured $27 million in Series A funding. The investor was SSM Partners.