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Varentec closes 3M-backed series C
The grid control technology producer has closed a round that had reached $13m in November, and which had been expected to reach $20m.
Aug 12, 2016Off Grid Electric recharges with $18m
The SolarCity-backed solar energy installer has raised $10m in equity funding from Helios Investment Partners alongside $8m in debt financing.
Aug 11, 2016Fund in the News: Intel Capital
Marcin Hejka, who oversees Intel Capital's activity in Greater Europe and India, has spoken to GCV about the unit's strategic focus.
Aug 8, 2016Agrium helps Finistere grow $150m Fund II
Finistere Ventures has welcomed the agribusiness to an LP syndicate already containing Bayer as part of the agriculture technology fund it is raising.
Aug 4, 2016Skeleton scares up series C funding
Harju Elekter, which previously led ultracapacitor producer Skeleton Technologies' series B round, returned to take part in a $14.6m round led by FirstFloor Capital.
Aug 3, 2016Big Deal: Didi Chuxing to acquire Uber China
Uber has lost its battle in China, but as the largest shareholder in a $35bn company that is the overwhelming market leader it may yet win the war.
Aug 1, 2016Rozenfeld's new firm targets $30m fund
Climate Impact Capital, the VC firm formed by ex-Shell Technology Ventures president Alexander Rozenfeld, could seek a corporate strategic as one of the fund's LPs.
Jul 27, 2016Big Deal: Rocket Internet's GFG raises $363m
Global Fashion Group's latest funding makes it one of several Rocket entities to have raised cash this year, but they will need to stem losses before the money tap turns off.
Jul 25, 2016Brazil sees Algar and Porto Seguro launch funds
A survey found a 16 percentage point rise in the number of Brazilian corporations investing in startups.
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