US-based Pepper IoT launched its internet-of-things (IoT) operating system yesterday alongside its announcement of an $8.5m series B round featuring communications security provider Comporium Communications, Leawood Ventures, KCRise Fund, Royal Street Ventures and OpenAir Equity Partners. Pepper now plans to introduce additional consumer IoT products over the upcoming months.
France-based cryptocurrency and blockchain security technology startup Ledger secured $7m yesterday in a series A round backed by Maif Avenir, the corporate venturing vehicle for insurance provider Maif, as well as…