Startups funding: Tidemark, Apigee, New Relic, BookBub, Auctionata, Farfetch, Shop.ca, Kamcord and MakeSpace can now scale their business.


As, a unique must-attend landmark when it comes to the end-to-end digital transformation, Connectikpeople.co, recalls that, this rubric is intended to help organizations, and investors to live in real-time what happens in the startups world; in terms of funding, acquisitions, strategic alliances and more. Regarding the emerging countries, and startups, this is an instrument for them to discover which Venture Capital or Business angel can fund their projects.


Tidemark (Founded in 2009, Redwood City-based business financial forecasting startup), has raised $32 million in additional funding from Silicon Valley Bank and existing investors Greylock Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Redpoint Ventures, and Tenaya Capital. Connectikpeople.co recalls that, Tidemark delivers digital financial board books to companies, allowing them to view, share, and comment on financial information in the cloud as well as on mobile devices. Pending the release of Playbooks, its products in the coming months, Tidemark will use the new cash to fund product development and expand sales and marketing to new regions.

Apigee (Founded in 2004, Palo Alto-based API and analytics provider), has raised $60 million in new funding from Pine River Capital Management and Wellington Management as well as current investors Norwest Venture Partners, Bay Partners, Third Point LLC, and SAP Ventures. Apigee provides API technology and services for enterprises and developers, allowing companies to integrate different apps with existing software. Apigee has raised $171 million to date and will use the new funds to
accelerate its growth. 

New Relic (Founded in 2008, San Francisco-based cloud app monitoring company), has raised $100 million in a new funding led by BlackRock and Passport Capital with participation from T. Rowe Price Associates and Wellington Management. With New Relic developers can monitor and manage cloud applications. New Relic has raised nearly $275 million to date and will use the new funds to accelerate global expansion and develop both new and existing products.

BookBub (Founded in 2012, Cambridge, Massachusetts-based e-book startup), has raised $3.8 million in a Series A round led by NextView Ventures and Founder Collective with participation from Avalon Ventures and Bloomberg Beta. This startup helps publishers and authors sell their e-books online, featuring free and discounted book deals and hand-picked recommendations in a daily email sent to readers. BookBub will use the new funding to develop e-book discovery products and localize its newsletter for different international markets.

Auctionata (Founded in 2012, Berlin-based online art auction platform), has raised €21.5 million in Series B funding from Holtzbrinck Ventures, e.ventures, and Earlybird Venture Capital. With Auctionata, we talk about art, antiques, and collectibles that broadcasts live auctions and provides free valuation of items through its global network of art experts. Auctionata will use the new funds to continue expanding globally.

Farfetch (Founded in 2007, London-based online fashion marketplace), has raised $66 million in a Series D round led by Vitruvian Partners with participation from new investor Richard Chen from Ceyuan Ventures and existing investors Condé Nast International and Advent Ventures. As an e-commerce site, Farfetch curates a network of online boutiques from designer brands and emerging designers in Europe and North America. Farfetch plans to use the new funds to fuel international growth in the U.S., Brazil, and Asia.

Shop.ca (Launched in 2012, Toronto-based online shopping site), has raised a $31 million Series B round from Shaw Ventures, other new unnamed investors, and existing investors Torstar Corporation, Slaight Communications, and Difference Capital. Shop.ca provides Canadians with brands, products and services from retailers, manufacturers, and service providers, through one universal shopping cart. Shop.ca has raised $52 million to date and will use the new cash to build out its technology, speed up digital marketing, and hire additional employees to scale the business.

Kamcord (Founded in 2012, San Francisco-based game recording technology startup), has raised $7.1 million in a Series A round led by TransLink Capital with participation from SV Angel, DeNA, KLab, and M&Y Growth Partners, along with existing investors Innovation Works, XG Ventures, and Mark Williamson. With Kamcord gamers can record, share, and watch in-game video on mobile, and currently sees its users sharing one video every two seconds with 1 million videos shared last month alone. Founded in 2012, Kamcord technology is available free to developers and is already being used in 260 games.

MakeSpace (Launched in 2013, New York-based physical storage startup), has raised $8 million in a Series A funding led by Upfront Ventures with participation from Founders Fund, OATV, and existing investors Lowercase Capital, High Peaks Venture Partners, and Collaborative Fund. MakeSpace provides physical object storage for big city residents. MakeSpace (available in New York), will use the new funds to expand to a new unnamed city by the end of the year as well as perfect its technology.

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