Infinera Inc., a Sunnyvale, Calif.-based provider of digital optical networking systems, has filed for a $150 million IPO. It plans to trade on the Nasdaq under ticker symbol INFN, with Goldman Sachs serving as lead underwriter. The company has raised over $330 million in total VC funding since its 2000 inception, from firms like Advanced […]
Concept Shopping Inc. has raised $3.6 million in Series E funding, according to a regulatory filing. Return backers include Mohr, Davidow Ventures, Integral Capital Partners and Sutter Hill Ventures. The Lisle, Ill.-based marketing services company distills large consumer transaction databases then develops personalized marketing campaigns for retailers and their suppliers. www.conceptshopping.com
DFW Capital Partners is raising up to $50 million for its third fund, according to a regulatory filing. The Teaneck, N.J.-based firm already has secured nearly $25 million in capital commitments, and focuses on growth equity for middle-market companies. www.dfwcapital.com
Atomic Moguls Inc., a Seattle-based developer of security and authentication software for the enterprise, has raised $1.05 million in Series A funding, according to a regulatory filing. Backers include Amazon.com and Second Avenue Partners.
AeroScout Inc., a San Mateo, Calif.-based provider of WiFi-based enterprise visibility solutions, has secured $11.4 of a $20.5 million Series C round, according to a regulatory filing. Intel Capital and Menlo Ventures were joined by return backers like Pitango Venture Capital and SVM Star Ventures. The company previously raised around $28.2 million since its 1999 […]
Piper Jaffray Private Capital is about halfway done raising its third fund of funds, according to Buyouts Magazine. It has a $250 million target and an expected allocation of $100 million to buyout funds. Expect the balance to go to venture funds.
Fisher Lynch Capital, a fund-of-funds manager and co-investor, has returned to market two years after raising a debut fund., according to Buyouts Magazine. The Boston and San Mateo, Calif.-based shop is raising a new $150 million buyout fund of funds called Fisher Lynch Buyout Partnership II LP, according to a mid-January filing with the Securities & […]
Aquest Systems Corp., a Menlo Park, Calif.-based provider of fab automation solutions to the semiconductor industry, has raised $20 million in Series C funding, according to a regulatory filing. Walden International and Global Catalyst Partners joined return backers Menlo Ventures and Pinnacle Ventures. www.aquestsystems.com
Alinda Capital Partners is raising up to $3 billion for its inaugural infrastructure private equity fund, according to a regulatory filing. It already has secured nearly $550 million in capital commitments. Alinda managing partner Chris Beale previously was global head of project finance at Citigroup. www.alinda.com
ImageSpan Inc., a Sausalito, Calif.-based developer of a licensing automation platform for digital media, has raised $1.55 million in Series A funding. Greycroft Partners led the deal, and was joined by Angel Investors and Village Ventures. www.imagespan.com