Funding: TrueVault, Sigfox, and Sprig can now develop their platforms and accelerate expansion into new markets.
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TrueVault (founded in 2013, Mountain
View-based healthcare data security startup), has raised $2.5 million in seed
funding from FundersClub, Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, Maverick, Khosla Ventures, and more. Connectikpeople.co recalls that, TrueVault provides a secure API for healthcare apps to use when
storing sensitive patient data. TrueVault
will use the funding to further develop its platform.
Sigfox (Founded in 2009, French
cellular network operator ), has raised €15 million in Series B funding from IDInvest, BPIFrance, and previous investors Elaia Partners, Intel Capital and Partech International. If unfamiliar, Sigfox is
building a wireless cellular network using long-range, low-energy communication
networks to connect the internet of things. Sigfox will use the new investment
to fund international expansion.
Sprig (Founded in 2013, San Francisco-based food delivery service), has
raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Greylock Partners with participation from Battery Ventures and Accel Partners. With Sprig, consumers have a choice of three different locally sourced
and inexpensive meals to be delivered within 20 minutes. Currently only
available in San Francisco, Sprig will use the new funding to expand the
service into new markets.