Sentences with phrase «lead venture capital financing»

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Tehrani's approach led the Vancouver - based firm to secure US$ 61.5 million in venture capital financing in January, one of the largest ever for a Canadian biotech company.

They're already convincing investors — New Millennium just received close to $ 1 million in a round of financing led by Toronto - based venture capital fund Hedgewood Inc. — and a burgeoning array of early adopters, including pioneering chefs, adventurous retailers and corporate partners that could soon include Google.

The capital was raised through a Series B round, the second stage of financing for a company, and was led by European venture capital firm Draper Esprit.

Fueling this progress is a $ 2 million financing round Ad Hoc announced last fall, led by venture capital firms Founder Collective and Venrock.

Wonder Workshop, which has already raised $ 15.9 million from investors including Madrona Venture Group, Maven Ventures, WI Harper Group and others, said the latest round of financing was led by WI Harper and Idea Bulb Ventures, along with Learn Capital and TCL.

Tulip.io Inc., whose mobile software allows sales associates and retailers to engage more effectively with customers, has raised $ 40 million in a new round of venture - capital financing led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.

The company has raised $ 27 million in early stage financing from two leading Silicon Valley venture capital firms, and launched its service to the public in September 2011.

On Deck Capital is financed by some of the nation's leading venture capital firms, including SAP Ventures, Contour Venture Partners, First Round Capital, Khosla Ventures, RRE Ventures and Village VeCapital is financed by some of the nation's leading venture capital firms, including SAP Ventures, Contour Venture Partners, First Round Capital, Khosla Ventures, RRE Ventures and Village Veventure capital firms, including SAP Ventures, Contour Venture Partners, First Round Capital, Khosla Ventures, RRE Ventures and Village Vecapital firms, including SAP Ventures, Contour Venture Partners, First Round Capital, Khosla Ventures, RRE Ventures and Village VeVenture Partners, First Round Capital, Khosla Ventures, RRE Ventures and Village VeCapital, Khosla Ventures, RRE Ventures and Village Ventures.

He is leading a consortium of venture capitalists backing On Deck Capital, a financing network designed to provide loans to small businesses that can't pass muster with banks.

Israeli deep learning and computer vision company Allegro.ai has raised $ 7 million in a Series A financing round led by Mizmaa Ventures and with the participation of Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Samsung Catalyst Fund and Dynamic Loop Capital.

As the Director of Business Operations and Customer Relations, she was responsible for growing a stealth company into an industry - defining brand, driving new global business opportunities with strategic partnerships, and playing a critical role in securing Skybox's venture capital financing from leading investors and eventual acquisition by Google in 2014 for $ 500M.

Financing led by the MaRS Cleantech Fund Kingston and Toronto, ON, October 24, 2013 — Sparq Systems Inc., a developer of advanced photovoltaic (PV) microinverters, announced today that it has raised $ 2.75 million from three Ontario cleantech venture capital firms.

MaRS client Wave Accounting Inc., creators of free online accounting software for small businesses, has announced the closing of its seed round of financing, led by OMERS through INKEF Capital, the venture capital investment alliance of pension funds OMERS (Canada) and ABP (the NetherCapital, the venture capital investment alliance of pension funds OMERS (Canada) and ABP (the Nethercapital investment alliance of pension funds OMERS (Canada) and ABP (the Netherlands).

The financing was led by Advent Life Sciences, with participation from new investors, Chiesi Ventures, Ysios Capital, and Alexandria Venture Investments.

Ysios Capital is a leading Spanish venture capital firm that provides private equity financing to early - and mid-stage human healthcare and life science companies with a special focus on pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and medical dCapital is a leading Spanish venture capital firm that provides private equity financing to early - and mid-stage human healthcare and life science companies with a special focus on pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and medical dcapital firm that provides private equity financing to early - and mid-stage human healthcare and life science companies with a special focus on pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and medical devices.

Kraken announces a multi-million dollar agreement with SBI Investment, one of Japan's leading and most respected venture capital firms, to invest in and lead the Series B round of financing in Kraken.

Not surprisingly, «unlike Square's previous financing rounds, which prominently featured big venture capital names like Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers,» its most recent round was not led by a traditional Silicon Valley backer, The New York Times reported at thcapital names like Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers,» its most recent round was not led by a traditional Silicon Valley backer, The New York Times reported at thCapital and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers,» its most recent round was not led by a traditional Silicon Valley backer, The New York Times reported at the time.

Puffin Partners, LP, of Dallas, Texas led the financing round, which includes existing investors MaRS Innovation and Maple Leaf Angels, and new investors, including the Winfield Venture Group, Epic Capital, and additional Canadian and U.S. Angel investors.

Farmwise LLC, the makers of Veggie Fries, Veggie Tots and Veggie Rings, announced Tuesday night that it closed a $ 4.5 million financing round led by Cleveland Avenue LLC, the venture capital firm founded by Don Thompson.

Today, Wealthfront announced a $ 75 million round of financing led by Tiger Global Management with participation from all existing venture capital investors, including Benchmark Capital, DAG Ventures, Greylock Partners, Index Ventures, Ribbit Capital, Social Capital and Spark Capital capital investors, including Benchmark Capital, DAG Ventures, Greylock Partners, Index Ventures, Ribbit Capital, Social Capital and Spark Capital Capital, DAG Ventures, Greylock Partners, Index Ventures, Ribbit Capital, Social Capital and Spark Capital Capital, Social Capital and Spark Capital Capital and Spark Capital Capital Growth.

He is a contributor for Forbes, a speaker and panellist at leading industry events on topics including equity crowdfunding, entrepreneurship, fintech, corporate finance, business angel investment and venture capital investment.

Alan, the Paris - based digital health insurance company has raised 23 million euros ($ 28 million) in Series A financing led by London and San Francisco - based venture capital firm Index Ventures.

This first contract led to around $ 100 million in finance from venture capital firm KKR, enabling the construction of Sundrop's first fully operational 20 - hectare farm in Port Augusta.

Venture capital firm CFP & Founders Investments, advised by Corporate Finance Partners (CFP) led the funding round and is also responsible for the $ 150 mm sale of Germany's largest online shopping club Brands for Friends to eBay.

IPOs, or new issues, can arise after venture capital financing, but these investments can lead to even lower returns Venture capital investors often only expect to make money on perhaps one in 10 of the companies they invventure capital financing, but these investments can lead to even lower returns Venture capital investors often only expect to make money on perhaps one in 10 of the companies they invVenture capital investors often only expect to make money on perhaps one in 10 of the companies they invest in.

New Zealand - based waste gas and syngas to fuels company LanzaTech (earlier post) has attracted US$ 18 million in Series B financing from investors led by China - focused venture capital firm Qiming Ventures.

Lawyer rating and directory site Avvo has received $ 10 million in a new round of financing, led by Silicon Valley venture capital firm DAG Ventures.

Therium Capital, a leading third party litigation funder, has formed a joint venture with AHV, a financial markets and corporate finance advisory firm, to create Therium AHV Financial Markets.

London — March 9, 2015 — Cooley announces that it will enhance its London business and finance practice with the hiring of Stephen Rosen, a leading London - based private equity and venture capital partner.

SiFive today said it has raised $ 50.6 million in venture financing in a round led by Sutter Hill Ventures, Spark Capital, and Osage University Partners.

According to The New York Times, that billion - dollar valuation was achieved when Spotify secured a financing round of about $ 100m in February 2011, led by the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Russian investment company DST Global.

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

At this summit, you will network with 200 + senior level representatives from leading specialty finance companies, private equity firms, BDCs, SBICs, hedge funds, marketplace lenders, senior lenders, institutional investors and venture capital firms.

At the upcoming summit, you will have the opportunity to meet and network with 200 + senior - level executives from leading: specialty finance companies, marketplace lenders, BDCs, SBICs, private equity firms, hedge funds, wealth management firms, senior lenders, asset managers, and venture capital firms.

While many of Cambridge's contemporary competitors finance all kinds of different commercial real estate ventures, Cambridge's intentional and specialized focus has helped it to become America's leading provider of senior housing capital since it was first founded in 1983.

TSB Capital Advisors, a real estate finance advisory firm, today announced that is has consulted on a student housing joint venture between Trinitas Ventures LLC, a leading developer and operator of student housing, and Chicago ‐ based real estate private equity firm Harrison Street Real Estate Capital (HSRE).

NEW YORK CITY — Honest Buildings, the leading online marketplace and business development engine for building professionals, today announced that it has secured $ 4 million in Series A-1 Financing from a group of investors led by Thrive Capital, a private equity and venture capital firm founded by Joshua Kushner that focuses on technology invesCapital, a private equity and venture capital firm founded by Joshua Kushner that focuses on technology invescapital firm founded by Joshua Kushner that focuses on technology investments.