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TruValue Labs scores $13.6 mln Series A

San Francisco-based TruValue Labs, a provider of artificial intelligence-driven environmental, social and governance data, has raised $13.6 million in Series A funding round. Katalyst Ventures led the round with participation from other investors that included Hearst Financial Venture Fund, The Entrepreneurs' Fund and Sun Hung Kai Strategic Capital Limited.

Voyager targets $100 mln for fifth fund

Voyager Capital is seeking to raise $100 million for its fifth fund, according to an SEC filing. Based in Seattle and Portland, Oregon, Voyager is a venture firm that invests in software, cloud and big data applications in the Pacific Northwest.

Ripple launches Xpring

San Francisco-based Ripple, a provider of blockchain solutions for the payments industry, has launched Xpring, which "will invest in, incubate, acquire and provide grants to companies and projects run by proven entrepreneurs," according to an announcement on Ripple's website. Ethan Beard, former director of the Facebook Developer Network, will serve as Xpring's senior vice president to lead Xpring and Ripple's developer program.

Beam Therapeutics attracts $87 mln Series A

Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Beam Therapeutics, a developer of precision genetic medicines through base editing, has raised up to $87 million in Series A funding. F-Prime Capital Partners and ARCH Venture Partners led the round.

Printify lands $1 mln

Printify, a print-on-demand platform, has raised $1 million in funding, according to an announcement on its site. The lead investor was Gokul Rajaram.

Classifieds marketplace Carousell nabs $85 mln Series C

Carousell, a classifieds marketplace, has raised $85 million in Series C funding. Rakuten Ventures and EDBI led the round with participation from 500 Startups, Golden Gate Ventures, Sequoia India and DBS.

VC-backed Complexa recruits Salva as CEO and president

Berwyn, Pennsylvania-based Complexa Inc, a biopharmaceutical company, has named Francisco D. Salva as CEO and president. His appointment is effective immediately. Previously, Salva was founder and vice president of operations for Acerta Pharma B.V. Complexa's backers include Andera Partners, HBM Healthcare Investments, JAFCO, New Enterprise Associates and Pfizer Venture Investments.

VC-backed Kyriba appoints Canale as Latin America GM

New York-based Kyriba, a provider of cloud treasury and financial management solutions, has named Axel Canale as the new general manager for Latin America. Kyriba's backers include Sumeru Equity Partners, Bpifrance, Iris Capital, Daher Capital and HSBC.

VC-backed Pivotal Commware adds Lurie to board

Kirkland, Washington-based Pivotal Commware Inc, a provider of holographic beam forming technology, has appointed Glenn Lurie to its board of directors. Lurie is a former president and CEO of AT&T's mobility and consumer operations. Pivotal Commware's backers include Bill Gates, The Thermo Companies, DIG Investment and Lux Capital.