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Dosh fetches $4.9 mln

Dosh, an app that finds cash for consumers and helps businesses acquire and retain customers, has raised $4.9 million in funding, according to a source familiar with the transaction. Goodwater Capital led the round with participation from Extol Capital and Next Coast Ventures.

Chad Herrin joins Aspect Ventures’ investment team

Aspect Ventures announced that technology investor and software executive Chad Herrin has joined the San Francisco and Palo Alto-based firm, according to a press release. Herrin will serve on the firm’s investment team and advise Aspect’s portfolio companies, focusing on enterprise software and cloud-based services investing.

XOi Technologies picks up $4.5 mln

Nashville-based XOi Technologies, a provider of field service communication solutions, has raised $4.5 million in funding. Vocap Investment Partners led the round with participation from Nashville Capital Network.

LUX Fund Technology and Solutions pulls in $6 mln Series A

LUX Fund Technology and Solutions, a business and technology solutions provider for the alternative asset industry, has raised $6 million in Series A financing. The backer was Credit Suisse Asset Management's NEXT Investors.

Smart emoji app developer Genies grabs $3 mln

Los Angeles-based Genies, a developer of a smart emoji app, has raised $3 million in funding. The investors included Shawn Mendes and Russell Westbrook.

Chishty joins SparkLabs Global's fintech accelerator as venture partner

SparkLabs Global's fintech accelerator has appointed Sameer Chishty as a venture partner. Chishty is founder and chairman of Streeton Partners.

Beyond Meat snags $55 mln

Los Angeles-based Beyond Meat, a producer of plant-based meat substitutes, has raised $55 million in funding. The investors included Jack and Suzy Welch, Thomas Middleditch, Honest Tea founder Seth Goldman and Candice Bergen.

OrbiMed founder Isaly is leaving firm

Samuel D. Isaly, a founder and managing partner of OrbiMed Advisors, a healthcare-focused investment firm, is stepping down. A management committee comprised of Sven H. Borho, Carl L. Gordon and Jonathan T. Silverstein will replace Isaly as managing partner. Isaly founded OrbiMed in 1998.

6 Dimensions Capital targets $26 mln affiliates fund

6 Dimensions Capital is raising a $26 million affiliates fund, according to a regulatory filing. The firm is based in Cambridge and Shanghai, and specializes in healthcare and life sciences investments in China and the United States, according to its website.

Overhaul attracts $4.5 mln

Austin-based Overhaul, a transportation security technology company, has closed $4.5 million in funding. Abbey International Finance Group led the round.