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TileDB picks up $1 mln seed

Cambridge, Massachusetts-based TileDB, a data manager, has secured $1 million in seed funding. Intel Capital and Nexus Venture Partners led the round.

Intel Capital backs Synthego

Silicon Valley-based Synthego, a provider of genome engineering solutions, has secured an undisclosed amount of funding. The investor was Intel Capital.

Heavybit to raise a $60 mln venture fund

Heavybit has set out to raise a $60 million venture fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Amenity Analytics gathers $7.6 mln Series A

New York-based Amenity Analytics, a text analytics platform provider, has raised $7.6 million in Series A funding. The investors included Intel Capital and State of Mind Ventures.

SparkLabs Group launches $100 mln blockchain and cryptocurrency-focused fund

SparkLabs Group, a network of venture funds and accelerators, has launched a $100 million early-stage fund focused on blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Joyce Kim, a co-founder and managing partner of SparkChain Capital, will lead the fund.

Canal Partners exits CallRail

Canal Partners has exited its stake in CallRail as a result of the latter's recent $75 million funding from Sageview Capital and Leaders Fund. CallRail is a call analytics platform.

Cisco Systems to acquire Perspica

Cisco Systems said Thursday it would acquire privately held Perspica to support its $3.7 billion AppDynamics purchase earlier this year.

Advertising contract exchange NYIAX snaps up $5.6 mln

New York City-based NYIAX, an advertising contract exchange, has secured $5.6 million in funding. WestPark Capital was the lead backer.

DGF Ventures targets $60 mln for sophomore fund

DGF Ventures is seeking to raise $60 million for its second fund, according to an SEC filing. The Brazilian-based firm focuses in high-growth tech companies.

Veo Robotics rakes in $12 mln Series A

Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Veo Robotics, a developer of intelligent, human-aware systems for industrial robotics, has raised $12 million in Series A funding. Lux Capital and GV led the round with participation from previous backer Next47. In addition to the funding, Bilal Zuberi of Lux Capital and Andy Wheeler of GV will join Veo Robotics' board of directors.