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Daily deal net: October 23, 2019
Every day, Global University Venturing rounds up the smaller investments from across the university innovation ecosystem in its deal net.
Oct 23, 2019Databricks builds $400m series F round
Microsoft contributed to a $400m round for the data preparation software provider that more than doubled its valuation to $6.2bn in eight months.
Oct 23, 2019IonQ optimises corporates to raise $55m
The quantum computer developer received $55m in a round co-led by Samsung Catalyst Fund featuring Hewlett Packard Pathfinder, Airbus Ventures and existing backers GV and Amazon.
Oct 23, 2019Signal AI hits series C with $25m
GMG Ventures and Hearst Ventures have returned to back Signal AI as the information intelligence software provider took its total funding to more than $51m.
Oct 23, 2019IonQ optimises $55m
University of Maryland and Duke University-founded quantum computer developer IonQ has added $55m from investors including Osage University Partners and several corporates.
Oct 23, 2019Speechmatics recites $8.2m series A
Cambridge's Speechmatics has collected fresh funding from AlbionVC, IQ Capital Partners and business angels to take forward its growth strategy.
Oct 22, 2019Bloomberg Beta boxes $75m third fund
Bloomberg has made its third $75m commitment to work technology-focused Bloomberg Beta to bring its total capital under management to $225m.
Oct 22, 2019MediaLab rescues Kik Messenger
MediaLab has bought Kik Messenger from Tencent-backed Kik Interactive, saving the app from closure amid the latter's legal issues surrounding its crypto token.
Oct 22, 2019Upstream Security directs corporates to $30m round
Renault Venture Capital led a series B round also featuring Volvo Group Venture Capital, Nationwide Ventures, Hyundai and Hyundai AutoEver.
Oct 22, 2019Satt AxLR to ignite deep tech accelerator
The French regional TTO has joined forces with the national agency for aeronautical information for a deep tech acceleration program slated to open next January.
Oct 22, 2019Qianxun positions itself for $141m series A
The global positioning technology producer, which was co-founded by Alibaba and Norinco, secured the cash at a $1.84bn valuation.
Oct 21, 2019Yeshiva and Yissum introduce next Innovation Lab
Yeshiva University’s Innovation Lab accelerator has more than doubled the number participating in its latest cohort, with a number of AI-driven technologies among those selected.
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