A concept rendering of a Toyota e-Palette prototype, a next generation mobility platform on which May Mobility is starting preliminary development to integrate the company’s autonomous driving kit. May Mobility, an Ann Arbor, MI-based autonomous vehicle (AV) technology company, raised USD111M in Series C funding. The round was led by SPARX Group Co., Ltd.’s Mirai Creation… Continue reading May Mobility Closes USD111M in Series C Funding
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VulcanForms Raises $355 Million; Valued at over $1 Billion
VulcanForms, a Burlington, MA-based MIT-born company that builds and operates advanced digital manufacturing infrastructure, raised $355m and is valued at over $1 billion. Backers included Eclipse Ventures, Stata Venture Partners, Fontinalis Partners, D1 Capital Partners, Standard Investments, Atlas Innovate, Boston Seed Capital, Industry Ventures, and the Simkins Family. Founded in 2015 by Martin C. Feldmann… Continue reading VulcanForms Raises $355 Million; Valued at over $1 Billion
Agorus Closes $6.5M Seed Financing Round
Agorus, a San Diego, CA-based construction technology company, raised $6.5M in Seed funding. The round was led by Blackhorn Ventures with participation from Toyota Ventures, Point72 Ventures, Signia Ventures, DivcoWest Ventures and Kennedy Wilson. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate growth and expand operations. Led by CEO Garrett Moore, Agorus leverages advanced… Continue reading Agorus Closes $6.5M Seed Financing Round
Creator Ventures Launches $20M First Fund
Creator Ventures, a London, UK-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage consumer-internet companies advancing how people interact, closed its first fund, at $20M. Investors in Creator Ventures include venture funds-of-funds, family offices and founders of unicorns, several creators and media personalities, and senior leaders from Kaletsky’s former employer, Bridgepoint. The fund will invest $100-500K first… Continue reading Creator Ventures Launches $20M First Fund
Front Raises $65M in Series D at $1.7B Valuation
Front, a San Francisco, CA-based communication hub for building customer relationships, raised $65 million in Series D financing. The round, which values Front at $1.7 billion, bringing the total funding to date over $200 million, was led by Salesforce Ventures and Battery Ventures with participation from PagerDuty CEO, Jennifer Tejada, as well as existing investors… Continue reading Front Raises $65M in Series D at $1.7B Valuation
Ahana Raises Additional $7.2M in Funding
Ahana, a San Mateo, CA-based provider of a Software as a Service for Presto, raised $7.2M in funding, extending its Series A financing to $27.2 million. The round was led by Liberty Global Ventures with participation from existing investor GV. The company intends to use the funds to continue to grow its technical team and product development;… Continue reading Ahana Raises Additional $7.2M in Funding
Transfr VR Raises $35M in Series B Funding
Transfr VR, a NYC-based company pioneering the use of virtual reality to simulate on-the-job training, raised $35 million in Series B funding. The round was led by Lumos Capital Group, which was joined by existing investors Firework Ventures and Album VC and new investor Spring Tide Capital. Transfr’s backers also include veteran education executives such as former CEO of Penn Foster, Stuart… Continue reading Transfr VR Raises $35M in Series B Funding
Metropolis Technologies Raises $167M in Series B Funding
Metropolis Technologies, a Los Angeles, CA- and Nashville, TN-based provider of a mobility commerce platform, raised $167M in Series B funding. The round was led by 3L Capital and Assembly Ventures, with participation from Dragoneer Investment Group, Eldridge, Silver Lake Waterman, and UP Partners, Deputy Mayor of New York City Dan Doctoroff, DivcoWest, Moving Capital… Continue reading Metropolis Technologies Raises $167M in Series B Funding
Chain.io Raises $11M in Series A Financing
Chain.io, a Philadelphia, PA-based supply-chain-specific, cloud-based integration platform, raised $11m in Series A funding. The round was co-led by Fontinalis Partners and High Alpha, with participation from Mercury, Grand Ventures, Eve Atlas and Waybury Capital. The company intends to use the funds to continue growing its network, adding more native connectivity to transportation and supply… Continue reading Chain.io Raises $11M in Series A Financing
Glade Brook Closes Growth Equity Fund, at $430M
Glade Brook Capital Partners, a Greenwich, CT-based global growth equity investment firm, closed Glade Brook Strategic Growth III, at $430m. More than 90% of SG III commitments are from Glade Brook’s existing partners across the globe, including leaders from the sovereign wealth, endowment, insurance, family office, RIA and technology founder communities. Through SG III, Glade… Continue reading Glade Brook Closes Growth Equity Fund, at $430M