US

Arkose Labs raises $6 mln in USVP-led deal

Arkose Labs said it raised $6 million of Series A capital in a funding led by US Venture Partners. The company added that Dafina Toncheva, a partner with USVP, and Jeremiah Grossman, CEO of Bit Discovery, will join its board.

Launchmetrics raises $50 mln

Launchmetrics said Sept. 5 that it raised $50 million in financing led by Bpifrance. Also investing were Seventure, Cipio Partners and Famille C (Famille Courtin-Clarins). Launchmetrics, of New York, provides a marketing platform and analytics solution for the fashion, luxury and cosmetic industries.

Four keys to successfully launching an ICO

Clean energy tech company Palmetto locks in $6 mln

Charleston, South Carolina-based Palmetto, a clean energy tech company, has raised $6 million in funding. Greycroft led the round with participation from Lerer Hippeau, Box Group and NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern.

Brand Foundry Ventures to raise $150 mln for two funds

Brand Foundry Ventures has set out to raise for two funds, according to filings with the SEC.

Exor Seeds raises $75 mln venture-capital fund

Exor Seeds has raised a $75 million venture-capital fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Bear Flag Robotics nets $3.5 mln seed

Silicon Valley-based Bear Flag Robotics, an agricultural tech company, has secured $3.5 million in seed funding. True Ventures led the round.

Munich Re buys VC-backed Relayr

Munich Re has acquired Boston-based Relayr, a provider of industrial internet of things solutions, for $300 million. Relayr's backers included Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Munich Venture Partners.

Tresorit nabs Series B funding in 3TS Capital-led round

Tresorit, a cloud encryption and collaboration company, has secured 11.5 million euros in Series B funding. The lead investor was 3TS Capital.

Fine jewelry brand Mejuri sores $5 mln Series A

Mejuri, a fine jewelry brand, has raised $5 million in Series A financing. Felix Capital led the round with participation from Real Ventures, Incite Ventures, BDC Capital Women in Technology Fund and Dash Ventures.