Timothy Newell has joined Merriman Curhan Ford (Nasdaq: MERR) as head of the firm's newly-formed cleantech strategy group. He previously was a partner with DFJ Element and, before that, was managing director and head of I-banking for E*Offering. He also served in the Clinton White House from 1993 to 1997, including as deputy director for […]
Mocana, a San Francisco-based provider of security software for devices, has raised $7 million in second-round funding. Southern Cross Venture Partners led the round, and was joined by return backer Shasta Ventures. PRESS RELEASE Mocana, a security software company that delivers comprehensive protection for devices, today closed $7 Million in venture financing. The infusion […]
PAI Partners, one of France's largest buyout firms, has turned its attention to listed mid-cap companies, according to chairman and chief executive officer Dominique Megret. “We can invest in excess of EUR 1bn in equity just from our latest fund and not taking into account potential co-investments by our investors keen to invest alongside PAI […]
KGB (fka Infonxx), a New York-based provider of directory assistance services, has filed for a $250 million IPO. It plans to trade on the NYSE under ticker symbol KGB, with Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Banc of America Securities serving as co-lead underwriters. Shareholders include Technology Crossover Ventures. http://corp.kgb.com
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has opened a new office in Singapore. It will be run by Jai Pathak, who previously led Gibson Dunn's India practice, and three partners from Jones Day's Singapore office: Emad Khalil, John Viverito and Saptak Santra. PRESS RELEASE Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is further expanding its international platform […]
Versata Enterprises Inc., an Austin, Texas.-based enterprise software company, has acquired Evolutionary Technologies International Inc., an Austin, Texas�based provider of data integration products. No financial terms were disclosed. EVI has raised over $28 million in VC funding since 2001, including a $6.5 million recap in 2006 from Access Venture Partners, Appian Ventures and Osprey Ventures. […]
Moblyng, a Menlo Park, Calif.-based company that allows users to “mobilize” social media content, has raised $5.7 million in first-round funding from Mohr Davidow Ventures and Deep Fork Capital. PRESS RELEASE Moblyng (www.Moblyng.com), an emerging leader in mobile social media, announced today the launch of its beta product which allows consumers to mobilize all major […]
Aster Data, a Redwood City, Calif.-based developer of clustered databases for Web analytics, has raised an undisclosed amount of VC funding. Backers include Cambrian Ventures, First Round Capital, Sequoia Capital and individual angels like Ron Conway, David Cheriton and Rajeev Motwani. www.asterdata.com
Telecom Transport Management Inc., a Seattle
Unitrends, a Columbia, S.C.-based provider of enterprise data protection software and appliances, has raised $9 million in Series C funding. Paladin Capital Group led the round, and was joined by return backers Aurora Funds, Harbert Venture Partners, and the Trelys Funds. PRESS RELEASE Unitrends, a leading provider of innovative, integrated solutions that protect […]