Private Equity
UK-based VirionHealth Ltd, a developer of new treatments for respiratory viral infections, has raised up to 13 million pounds in Series A funding. The backer was Abingworth.
1 min read · 12 October 2017
Berlin-based HomeToGo, a metasearch engine for vacation rentals, has secured an undisclosed amount of Series C funding. Insight Venture Partners led the round with participation from Acton Capital Partners, DN Capital and Global Founders Capital.
1 min read · 12 October 2017
Santa Monica, California-based VY Esports, a content and services platform "that bridges the gap between esports and brands," has raised an undisclosed amount of seed funding. Raine Ventures led the round with participation from other investors that included Courtside Ventures and Elysian Park Ventures. In addition to the funding, Blair Ford, a venture partner at Raine Ventures, will join VY Esports' board of directors.
1 min read · 12 October 2017
Silicon Valley-based venture firm Mighty Capital has raised $2.6 million for its debut fund, according to an SEC filing. The target is $10 million.
1 min read · 12 October 2017
San Francisco-based Omnyway, an augmented digital commerce platform, has secured $12.75 million in Series A funding. Nyca, CommerzVentures and CEFIF led the round with participation from other investors that included Commerce Ventures and Industry Ventures.
1 min read · 12 October 2017
New York City-based CoverWallet, a business insurance startup, has secured $18.5 million in Series B funding. Foundation Capital led the round with participation from return backers Union Square Ventures, Index Ventures, CV Starr and Two Sigma Ventures.
1 min read · 12 October 2017
Washington, D.C.-based ICX Media, a video data intelligence platform, has raised $6.6 million in Series A financing. Grotech Ventures led the round with participation from NRV and Avonlea Capital. In conjunction with the funding, Grotech General Partner Don Rainey and NRV Managing Director Scott Tolleson have joined ICX Media's board of directors.
1 min read · 12 October 2017
Azalea Health has merged with Houston-based Prognosis Healthcare, a provider of electronic health records to rural and community hospitals. No financial terms were disclosed. Azalea's backers include Kayne Partners and Intersouth Partners.
3 min read · 12 October 2017
CarHopper, an online booking platform for luxury and exotic car rentals, has raised $1.5 million in seed funding. The investors in the round were not named.
2 min read · 12 October 2017
Restoration Robotics, a medical device company focused on hair restoration, has debuted its IPO after pricing its 3.575 million shares at $7 per share. The stock began trading October 12, 2017 on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "HAIR." National Securities Corp is the lead underwriter. Restoration Robotics' pre-IPO backers included Clarus Ventures. Sutter Hill Ventures, Alloy Ventures and Interwest Partners.
2 min read · 12 October 2017
