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Converseon nabs $5 mln Series A

New York City-based Converseon, a provider of customer intelligence technologies and consulting, has closed $5 million in Series A funding. The investors were not named.

NewConnect snags funding from Blu Venture Investors

Washington, D.C.-based NewConnect, LLC, a provider of high speed internet access to commercial buildings and businesses in the greater D.C. area, has secured an undisclosed amount of funding. The investor was Blu Venture Investors.

Tinkergarten picks up $5.4 mln Series A

Northampton, Massachusetts-based Tinkergarten, a provider of outdoor early childhood education, has secured $5.4 million in Series A financing. Owl Ventures led the round with participation from other investors that included Omidyar Network and Reach Capital.

Signals Analytics nets $25 mln Series C

New York City-based Signals Analytics, a provider of insights for global brands, has raised $25 million in Series C funding. Pitango Growth led the round with participation from return backers Sequoia Capital and Qumra Capital. In addition to the funding, Isaac Hillel, managing general partner at Pitango Venture Capital, will join the Signals Analytics' board of directors.

AI company Kyndi lands $8.5 mln Series B

Silicon Valley-based Kyndi, a developer of artificial intelligence products and solutions, has secured $8.5 million in Series B funding. The investors included PivotNorth Capital, Darling Ventures and Citrix Systems.

Oryx Vision attracts $50 mln Series B

Israel-based Oryx Vision, a developer of depth-sensing solutions for autonomous vehicles, has raised $50 million in Series B funding. Third Point Ventures and WRV led the round with participation from Union Tech Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Maniv Mobility and Trucks VC.

Israel’s Vintage closes oversubscribed fourth secondary fund on $215 mln

Vintage Investment Partners, the Herzliya Pituach, Israel-based venture firm, closed its 10th fund on $215 million, 23 percent above its $175 million target. Vintage X, which is VIP’s fourth secondary fund, will buy LP positions in Israeli and European venture and growth-equity funds as well as U.S. venture funds.

March Capital targets $150 mln for two separate funds

March Capital Partners is seeking to raise $150 million for its second fund, according to an SEC filing. Also, the Santa Monica, California-based tech-focused venture firm is targeting the same amount for its second opportunity fund, as per a separate SEC filing.

Silicon Valley Data Capital raises $38.3 mln toward venture fund

Silicon Valley Data Capital said it has raised $38.3 million toward a venture capital fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Karius scores $50 mln Series A

Karius Inc, which is focused on conquering infectious diseases, has secured $50 million in Series A funding. Data Collective and Lightspeed Venture Partners led the round with participation from other investors including Tencent, Khosla Ventures, Innovation Endeavors and Spectrum 28.