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Daily funding roundup - December 7th, 2018

by Kristin Karaoglu, December 7, 2018

Akumina raised $7.5M; Trustology raised $8M; XyloCor Therapeutics raised $17M; EdCast raised $33.6M

OnSiteIQ: OnSiteIQ is a tech-enabled construction visual documentation and Risk Assessment service. OnSiteIQ has raised $2 million in seed funding led by Anthemis Group, with participation from MetaProp, among others. Read more Farmstead: Farmstead is an artificial intelligence-powered farm to doorstep grocery delivery startup. Farmstead has raised a fresh $2.2 million in funding, including from Artis Labs, Resolute Ventures, Y ...

Daily funding roundup - December 6th, 2018

by Kristin Karaoglu, December 6, 2018

Forge AI raised $11M; NuORDER raised $15M; Arrive raised $20M; LeanIX raised $30

Looker: Looker is a software company employing business intelligence to make data accessible to organizations and data analysts. Looker has raised $103 million in Series E funding at a $1.6 billion valuation. Premji Invest led the round, and was joined by Cross Creek Advisors and earlier backers CapitalG,Kleiner Perkins, IVP, Redpoint Ventures and Meritech Capital Partners. Read more Copper Cow Coffee: Copper Cow Coffee is a premium specialty Vietnamese Coffee Company ...

Daily funding roundup - December 5th, 2018

by Kristin Karaoglu, December 5, 2018

Enzyme raised $1.7M; ROAM raised $2.1M; Forethought raised $9M; Alto Pharmacy raised $50M

Enzyme: Enzyme is an intelligent recruiting platform that matches the best freelance doctors with innovative healthcare companies. We make it easier for doctors to find great jobs while saving healthcare employers time and money. Enzyme has raised $1.7 million in seed funding led by Silverton Partners. Read more ROAM: ROAM is a digital media company created from the desire to ...

Daily funding roundup - December 4th, 2018

by Kristin Karaoglu, December 4, 2018

SalonHQ raised $2M; Revive Solutions raised $3.4M; BIOS raised $4.5M; Eclypsium raised $8.75M

SalonHQ: SalonHQ’s mobile apps and web solution brings Brands, Distributors, Salons and Consumers onto a single platform that dramatically improves efficiencies and sales performance. SalonHQ has raised $2 million in seed funding from Panache Ventures and numerous individual investors. Read more Revive Solutions: Revive Solutions is a healthcare technology company develop automated external defibrillator. Revive Solutions raised $3.4 million in ...

Daily funding roundup - December 3rd, 2018

by Kristin Karaoglu, December 3, 2018

Floom raised $2.5M: Ascent360 raised $4.1M; Chewse raised $19M; Oura raised $20M

Floom: Floom is a tech-enabled marketplace for florists to sell their creations direct to customers. Floom has raised $2.5 million in seed funding led by Firstminute Capital. Read more Ascent360: Ascent360 helps marketers turn their customer data into insights and income. Ascent360 has raised $4.1 million in Series A funding led by Fulcrum Equity Partners, with participation from Access Venture ...

Daily funding roundup - November 30th, 2018

by Kristin Karaoglu, November 30, 2018

Lentesplus.com raised $5M; MondoBrain raised $13.3M; Nevakar raised $20M; UrbanClap raised $50M

Lentesplus.com: Lentesplus.com is a contact lens online retailer company. Lentesplus.com has raised $5 million in Series A funding, including from Palm Drive Capital, IGNIA and InQlab. Read more ROAM: ROAM is a San Francisco-based robotics company that is developing mobility through is powered orthotics, known as exoskeletons. ROAM raised $15 million in Series A funding led by Yamaha Motors, with investments from Boost VC, Heuristics Capital Partners, Menlo Ventures, R7 ...

Daily funding roundup - November 29th, 2018

by Kristin Karaoglu, November 29, 2018

Easyship raised $4M; Blue J Legal raised $7M; Tock raised $9.5M; Roam raised $12M

Easyship: Easyship is a technology company that provides eCommerce sellers with a one-stop solution to ship their orders worldwide. Easyship has raised $4 million in Series A funding. Maximilian Bittner, who founded Lazada and was its longtime CEO, led the deal alongside Richard Lepeu, the former CEO of luxury firm Richemont. Earlier investor Lamivoie Capital Partners, Rubicon Venture Capital, One Way Ventures, Kima Ventures and Picus Capital also joined the ...

Today's Entrepreneur: Joe Du Bey

by Kristin Karaoglu, November 29, 2018

The early team defines the later team; be selective and consistent across values and talent

Today's entrepreneur is Joe Du Bey. Joe is the CEO and Co-Founder of Eden. Eden is a platform for office management, with a mission to create a better place to work, for everyone. Eden's services include office cleaning, administrative help, IT support, handyman services, and snacks. Joe has experience in company building, startup investing, growth stage investing, and M&A ...

Daily funding roundup - November 28th, 2018

by Kristin Karaoglu, November 28, 2018

Hotelmize raised $3.8M; Phiar raised $3M; Numerated raised $8M; NeueHouse raised $30M

LearnLux: LearnLux provides an educational, objective space that empowers you to take control of your financial future. LearnLux has raised $2 million in seed funding from Sound Ventures, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, Underscore VC, and former Wealthfront CEO Adam Nash. Read more Shogun: Shogun drag and drop page builder for eCommerce websites. It integrates eCommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce, and provides a ...

Startup Teams: Eden

by Kristin Karaoglu, November 28, 2018

It’s a relief to work with a talented partner that complements my natural instincts

If you read through our popular Meet the VC series, which profiles hundreds of VCs, you’ll see that an overwhelming majority say the founder and his or her founding team are the biggest factors they consider when investing in a company. Many want to find that soft skill that’s often not reflected in a resume. For instance, VCs always look for founders ...

Daily funding roundup - November 27th, 2018

by Kristin Karaoglu, November 27, 2018

Nifty Games raised $3M; Banuba raised $7M; Securitize raised $12.75M; The High Note raised $15M

Jump Technologies: Jump Technologies has innovated new solutions in areas including mobile inventory management, replenishment, procurement. Jump Technologies has raised $2 million in follow-on Series B funding led by Black Granite Capital, with participation from Mount Sinai Ventures. Read more Nifty Games: Nifty Games builds fun quick play sports experiences on mobile. Nifty Games has raised $3 million, investors include esports firm Axiomatic Gaming and venture capital firms March Capital Partners and Defy.VC. ...

Daily funding roundup - November 26th, 2018

by Kristin Karaoglu, November 26, 2018

Living Security raised $1.25; ApisProtect raised $1.7M; Exein raised $2.3M; Dia&Co raises $70M

Living Security: Living Security specializes in intelligence driven and engaging security awareness solutions. Living Security has raised $1.25 million in seed funding led by Active Capital, with participation from Cathexis Ventures and Capital Factory. Read more ApisProtect: ApisProtect is uses in-hive sensors to unobtrusively monitor honey bee colonies and prevent losses. Science driven, healthy bees.ApisProtect is inspired by proven research from academia. ApisProtect has raised $1.7 million ...

Daily funding roundup - November 22th, 2018

by Kristin Karaoglu, November 21, 2018

Feedr raised $1.9M; Argent raised $4M; Quantum Machines raised $5.5M; Botkeeper raised $18M

Feedr: Feedr is a scalable technology platform empowering healthy and artisan food vendors to produce and supply meals for the workplace. Feedr has raised $1.9 million in funding, including from Episode 1 Ventures and Founders Factory. Read more Argent: Argent is a smart wallet for cryptocurrencies and blockchain applications. Argent as raised $4 million in seed funding from Creandum, Index ...

Today's Entrepreneur: Matthew Kropp

by Kristin Karaoglu, November 21, 2018

Making progress requires relentless pushing while also realizing that progress takes time

Today's entrepreneur is Matthew Kropp, co-founder and CEO of FR8Star. FR8Star.com is a booking and dispatch platform for carriers and shippers moving heavy haul and open deck loads.We have streamlined the entire booking and dispatch process from end-to-end. Matthew is passionate about digital innovation and building high-performing teams. He spent the first 10 years of career as entrepreneur building digital businesses in ...

Daily funding roundup - November 20th, 2018

by Kristin Karaoglu, November 20, 2018

Jump Technologies raised $2M; Enboarder raised $4M; Alcide raised $7M; Item 9 Labs raised $7.7M

Jump Technologies: Jump Technologies, Inc. has innovated new solutions in areas including mobile inventory management, replenishment, procurement. Jump Technologies has raised $2 million in funding led by Black Granite Capital, with participation from Mount Sinai Ventures. Read more PlayVS: PlayVS is an esports league that gives high school students the chance to compete for a state championship. PlayVS has raised $30.5 million in Series B funding led ...

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