The online education service, Coursera, just raised $49.5 million in a Series C round of venture capital.
They hope to raise an additional $10.5 million by the fall in order to bring the round to $60 million.
To date Coursera has raised around $135 million in total funding.
Founded in 2012
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Coursera Closes A $49.5 Million Round With Global Expansion On The Horizon- Ventury Capital
Posted by fsu under Raising CapitalFrom http://venturycapital.com 3177 days ago
ZocDoc Raises $130 Million, More Than Doubles Their Last Valuation- Ventury Capital
Posted by fsu under Raising CapitalFrom http://venturycapital.com 3179 days ago
New York City based digital health company, ZocDoc, just raised $130 million in a new round of venture capital funding at a $1.8 billion valuation.
That valuation over the billion mark puts them in the elusive unicorn start-up category. Read More
Ring Raises $28 Million After A Shark Tank Fail- Ventury Capital
Posted by fsu under Raising CapitalFrom http://venturycapital.com 3182 days ago
ing, the connected video doorbell, just announced a $28 million Series B round of funding at a valuation of $60 million.
The round was led by Branson, Shea Ventures, and American Family Insurance.
To date the Santa Monica based company has raised $37.5 million in private capital.
The fundi Read More
The round was led by Branson, Shea Ventures, and American Family Insurance.
To date the Santa Monica based company has raised $37.5 million in private capital.
The fundi Read More
Step-by-Step Guide On Getting A Small Business Loan
Posted by fsu under Raising CapitalFrom http://venturycapital.com 3182 days ago
Every business owner, regardless of how much money is in the bank, would access more capital if they could. That’s because good business owners understand that money… and having the ability to access it, is the key to growth.
The only trouble is, it can be difficult to get a small business loan, Read More
The only trouble is, it can be difficult to get a small business loan, Read More
Debunking The Top 6 Myths About Venture Capitalists- Ventury Capital
Posted by fsu under StartupsFrom http://venturycapital.com 3183 days ago
Once you get past the stories of companies like Apple and Google you’ll find numbers that show many more venture backed startups are failing rather than succeeding.
On an average, since 1999, venture capital funds have barely broken even.
The industry wouldn’t exist without entrepreneurs but Read More
On an average, since 1999, venture capital funds have barely broken even.
The industry wouldn’t exist without entrepreneurs but Read More
BuzzFeed Gets A $200 Million Equity Investment From NBCUniversal- Ventury Capital
Posted by fsu under Raising CapitalFrom http://venturycapital.com 3184 days ago
NBCUniversal just made a $200 million equity investment in new media company BuzzFeed in a deal that values the company at around $1.5 billion.
The New York based company had previously raised $100 million in funding including a $50 million round last August.
With the venture capital they’ve Read More
The New York based company had previously raised $100 million in funding including a $50 million round last August.
With the venture capital they’ve Read More
QVC Acquires Online Retailer Zulily For $2.4 Billion- Ventury Capital
Posted by fsu under Raising CapitalFrom http://venturycapital.com 3185 days ago
Owners of shopping network giant QVC, Liberty Interactive, are acquiring online retailer Zulily in a deal worth $2.4 billion which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2015.
The agreement will give QVC access to Zulily’s younger clientele, strong mobile presence, and expertise in person Read More
The agreement will give QVC access to Zulily’s younger clientele, strong mobile presence, and expertise in person Read More
Why Getting A Small Business Loan Can Be Difficult- Ventury Capital
Posted by fsu under Raising CapitalFrom http://venturycapital.com 3189 days ago
Most business owners do the same thing when it comes to financing: collect a bunch of documents, go to their local bank……and pray.
While going to a traditional lending institution can offer some great products, it’s certainly not the best avenue for business owners looking to access capital.
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While going to a traditional lending institution can offer some great products, it’s certainly not the best avenue for business owners looking to access capital.
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Lightricks Raises $10 Million In Their First External Funding- Ventury Capital
Posted by fsu under Raising CapitalFrom http://venturycapital.com 3191 days ago
Israel based company, Lightricks, has just raised their first round of venture capital.
They’ve raised $10 million from Carmel Ventures after successfully creating two of the most popular photo editing apps for iOS without any external funding.
Lightricks is responsible for Facetune and Enlight Read More
They’ve raised $10 million from Carmel Ventures after successfully creating two of the most popular photo editing apps for iOS without any external funding.
Lightricks is responsible for Facetune and Enlight Read More
Leanplum Raises $11.6 Million In A Series B Round Of Funding- Ventury Capital
Posted by fsu under Raising CapitalFrom http://venturycapital.com 3192 days ago
Leanplum, a San Francisco based mobile marketing company, just raised $11.6 million in a series B round of venture capital led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers which brings their total raised to $17.2 million.
Leanplum aids developers and marketers in engaging with mobile users through person Read More
Leanplum aids developers and marketers in engaging with mobile users through person Read More
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