Compared to what we have captured last week (nearly $1.46
Billion), the kitty this week ($ 1.394 Billion) is more
consistent, with an exciting focus on carpooling.
That said, Connectikpeople.co recalls that Uber
(carpooling and logistic) in its series E has once more captured a $1 billion.
The Series B landscape has enticed multiple investors
with acceptable amounts.
Applicaster ($10M / Series B), offers broadcast solutions for cross-screen TV experiences to synchronize
mobile apps with TV programs. Founded in 2009 and based in Tel Aviv,
Applicaster has released more than a hundred mobile apps for over three dozen
broadcasters to date.
Carmudi ($25M / Series B), is a car classifieds site based in the
Phillipines that focuses on emerging markets. Founded in 2013 and currently
operating in 20 countries, Carmudi will use the new cash to gear up its
operations in Mexico and several Asian countries.
WeTransfer ($25M / Series A) is a cloud-based web and mobile service that lets users send files to each other that are too large to send as
email attachments. Launched in 2009 and based in Amsterdam, WeTransfer will use
the new funding to expand to the U.S.
Coffee Meets Bagel ($7.8M / Series A) is a San Francisco-based dating and social networking site. Founded in 2012, Coffee Meets Bagel has now raised over $11 million to
date.
RapidMiner ($15M / Series B) is an open source Modern Analytics platform that accelerates productivity with prebuilt models and one-click
deployments. Founded in Cambridge, RapidMiner has served over 250,000 users
since 2007.
WorldRemit ($100M / Series B) is an online money transfer business
that enables migrants and expatriates to send money to family and friends using
a variety of payment options. Founded in 2010 in London, WorldRemit currently serves
users in over 110 countries worldwide.
Uber ($1.0B / Series E, carpooling), has added another $1 billion to its $1.2
billion Series E round announced in December of last year. This brings Uber's
venture funding total to $4.9 billion, which will continue to fund expansion,
likely in Asian regions, as well as the UberPool service.
Instructure ($40M / Venture), is learning technology
company and the creator of the Canvas learning management system (LMS) for K-12
and higher education. Founded in 2008, Instructure has raised nearly $80
million to date and will use the new funding to push the company toward an IPO.
Philz Coffee ($15M / Series B) is a coffee retailer with
18 locations in the Bay Area and one in LA. Founded in 2003, Philz has raised
$30 million to date and will use the new cash to fund expansion beyond
California and open at least 10 more locations nationwide by the end of 2015.
Machinima ($24M / Series E) is an
online entertainment network that features clips and
teasers from numerous video games. The company currently reaches 170 million
monthly unique viewers and will use the new funding to accelerate growth and
invest in new technology and content production.
Livefyre ($32M / Series D), helps companies engage consumers through a combination of real-time content, conversation and
social curation. Founded in 2009, Livefyre has
raised $67 million to date and serves 1,500 customers.
17zuoye ($100M / Series D), is an
online learning platform for K-12 students, teachers and
parents. Founded in 2007, the site has over 7 million students on its platform
and is valued at around $600 million.
