Coskata Inc., a Warrenville, Ill.-based developer of technologies for processing biorefuse into ethanol, has raised $19.5 million in Series B funding, according to a regulatory filing. Backers include Globespan Capital Partners, General Motors, Khosla Ventures, GreatPoint Ventures and Advanced Technology Ventures. It is unclear if this round is inclusive of a General Motors infusion […]
Calderome Inc., a Menlo Park, Calif.-based cancer diagnostics startup, has called down $11.9 million of a $23 million Series A round, according to a regulatory filing. Backers include Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, TPG Biotechnology Partners and Versant Ventures. The company does not yet have a website.
TeachStreet Inc., a Seattle-based online marketplace for teaching and coaching services, has raised $2.25 million in Series A funding led by Madrona Venture Group, according to a regulatory filing. www.teachstreet.com
Big Bear Entertainment Inc., a Tiburon, Calif.-based creator of animated music videos (“video mods”), has closed its $550,000 Series A round, according to a regulatory filing. Backers include El Dorado Ventures and Optix Pty Ltd. (listed address is fox Studios Australia). www.bigbearent.com
Totes-Isotoner Corp., a maker of cold-weather accessories like gloves and footwear, has acquired Northern Cap Holdings Inc., a Minneapolis-based maker of branded and private label headwear and gloves. No financial terms were disclosed. Toes-Isotoner is a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners, with Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. holding a minority position. PRESS RELEASE […]
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EKR Therapeutics Inc., a Cedar Knolls, N.J.-based drug acquisition and commercialization company focused on acute-care products, has raised $50 million in Series D funding. It also has secured $95 million in senior debt. MPM Capital and LLR Partners co-led the equity round, and were joined by return backers Quaker BioVentures, NewSpring Capital and ESP Equity […]
Gigya, a Palo Alto, Calif.-based provider of tracking solutions for online widget makers, has raised $9.5 million in Series B funding. Mayfield led the round, and was joined by return backers Benchmark Capital and First Round Capital. www.gigya.com
Giant Realm, a New York-based online media company focused on 16-34 year-old males, has raised $3.5 million in VC funding from William Morris Agency, Comcast Interactive Capital and Edison Venture Fund. www.giantrealm.com
Norwest Equity Partners has secured a $1.2 billion commitment for its ninth fund, according to LBO Wire. The entire amount came from sole limited partner Wells Fargo & Co. peHUB had previously reported that NEP affiliate Norwest Mezzanine Partners had recently received a $500 million commitment for its third fund, also from Wells Fargo. www.nep.com