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Qualtek buys Velocitel from Willis Stein

Willis Stein Private Equity has sold Velocitel to QualTek. No financial terms were disclosed. Velocitel is a wireless network services company.

FinSight Ventures backs Merkata Smart POS

Russia-based Merkata Smart POS, which focuses on small retail business solutions optimizing supply chain and in-store inventory processes, has secured an undisclosed amount of funding. The lead investor was FinSight Ventures.

Multicoin Capital taps Lingham as GP

Austin-based Multicoin Capital, a cryptofund that invests in blockchain tokens, has named Vinny Lingham as a general partner. Lingham is the co-founder and CEO of Civic, a blockchain tech company.

Pilotworks hauls in $13 mln Series A

Pilotworks (formerly Foodworks), a community of food incubators, mentors, and entrepreneurs, has secured $13 million in Series A funding. Techstars Ventures and Acre Venture Partners led the round.

Jump Capital raises $100 mln venture fund

Jump Capital has raised a $100 million venture fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Revolution raises $150 mln Rise of the Rest seed fund with high-profile backers

Revolution Ventures raised a $150 million Rise of the Rest seed fund with three dozen high-profile entrepreneurs and investors backing the effort, according to a press release.

U of Penn-focused Red & Blue Ventures collects $13.9 mln for maiden fund

Red & Blue Ventures has raised $13.9 million for its inaugural fund, according to an SEC filing. The target is $20 million. Based in Philadelphia, the seed and early-stage venture firm invests in companies founded by University of Pennsylvania students, faculty members and alumni.

Ferreira joins FirstMark as MD

FirstMark Capital has hired Beth Ferreira as a managing director, the New York City-based early-stage venture firm announced on its site. She is a former founding managing partner at WME Ventures and also worked with Flatiron Partners early in her career.

Colorado tech startup Stateless fetches $1.4 mln

Boulder, Colorado-based Stateless, a tech startup, has secured $1.4 million in seed funding. Speedinvest led the round with participation from other backers that included EVO Venture Partners, Techstars, PV Ventures and Service Provider Capital.

Zeta Global acquires VC-backed Disqus

Zeta Global has acquired Disqus, an audience engagement platform. No financial terms were disclosed. Disqus' backers included Union Square Ventures, Felicis Ventures and North Bridge.