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Dropcam captures $12 million for monitoring via Wi-Fi, mobile
Dropcam, the developer of a Wi-Fi video monitoring camera, has raised $12 million in its second round of funding, led by Menlo Ventures.
Peter Thiel announces $400m tech growth fund Mithril
Peter Thiel announced that Mithril Capital Management, his new fund with over $400 million under management, is seeking out growth equity opportunities.
Bluebox raises $9.5m for employee-owned device security
Bluebox, a stealthy security technology startup, has closed a $9.5 million Series A financing round led by Andreessen Horowitz.
Ooyala raises $35m from major new customer Telstra
Ooyala has raised $35 million led by Telstra Applications and Ventures Group, a subsidiary of Australia's largest telco Telstra, which will become a major Ooyala customer and reseller.
Switchcam gets $1.2m from Cuban, Turner and others
Mark Cuban has led a $1.2 million round of investment in Switchcam, a startup that weaves together video of an event shot from multiple sources and camera angles into a single program.
DeBevoise backs MiTu with funds and expertise [with sizzle reel]
Machinima CEO Allen DeBevoise has invested in YouTube digital network MiTú and joined the company’s board of advisors.
'Journey' creator thatgamecompany raises $5.5m to soar [with trailer for 'Journey']
Indie studio thatgamecompany, which made its name with unique interactive experiences, has raised $5.5 million from Benchmark Capital
AOL shareholders re-elect board, reject investor's challenge
Marking a major victory for CEO Tim Armstrong, AOL shareholders re-elected all of the company's incumbent directors, rejecting candidates sponsored by dissident investor Starboard Value.
Mobile-only accelerator Tandem closes new $32m fund
Tandem Capital, an accelerator that exclusively works with mobile startups, has closed a new $32 million fund from investors who bring strategic value along with their wallets.
Lemon raises $8 million for "smarter wallet" [with demo video]
Lemon, the mobile money management app, has raised $8 million in its first round of funding, led by Maveron, the consumer-tech-focused firm co-founded by Starbucks' Howard Schultz.
