Stanford StartX was among the investors that added $6.7m to the $9m in series A funding closed by smart building technology provider Verdigris in December.

US-based smart building technology developer Verdigris has added $6.7m to a series A round led by manufacturing services provider Jabil, taking its total funding to $16m.

Stanford University’s StartX Fund, was also among the participants in the new funding, as was Verizon Ventures, the corporate venturing subsidiary of telecommunications group Verizon, and undisclosed existing angel investors.

Verdigris closed the round’s $9m first tranche, which was also led by Jabil and backed by Founder.org Capital, Data Collective and undisclosed angel…