Daily Deal Activity 10/02/17

Digital Media/Commerce

digital marketplace

Peer-to-peer lending platform Beehive has raised $5 million in a round of funding from Riyad TAQNIA Fund and undisclosed investors. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its presence internationally.

ecommerce

Direct-to-consumer apparel company Tecovas has raised $2.6 million in a round of funding from Yeti Capital and undisclosed investors. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding headcount.

mobile content/apps, financial

Germany-based mobile-focused tax assistant Taxfix has raised $2.3 million in a round of funding from Redalpine and Creandum. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its presence within Europe.

niche content

India-based startup ecosystem media platform YourStory has raised $6 million in a round of funding from Kalaari Capital and Qualcomm Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding for hiring talent.

digital advertising

comparison shopping

Insurance plans marketplace and marketing platform Ensurem has raised $12.3 million in a round of funding from A-CAP. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding headcount and operations.

Marketing Technology

bi tools, mobile technology

Cloud Wi-Fi and analytics solutions Cloud4Wi has raised $11.5 million in a round of funding from Opus Capital and United Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding marketing and sales efforts.

creative production platform

Blend Media, provider of a video content creation and publishing platform for marketers, has raised $2 million in a round of funding from I2BF Global Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding headcount.

search & discovery

France-based computer vision API and photo analysis solutions developer Regaind has been acquired by Apple. The acquisition will be complementary to iOS’s photo content and automation capabilities. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

agency & Marketing services

database/analytics

France-based digital marketing company TimeOne has acquired content and data marketing services company Place des Leads. The acquisition will provide TimeOne with an expanded prescriptive marketing services offering. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

general agency

Japan-based advertising agency Asatsu-DK will be acquired by Bain Capital for a reported $1.4 billion. The acquisition will provide Asatsu-DK with the resources for pursuing potential strategic acquisition opportunities. Asatsu-DK has reported LTM revenues for the period ended June 30 2017 of $3.1 billion and LTM EBITDA of $68 million, representing an LTM revenue multiple of 0.4x and an LTM EBITDA multiple of 17.7x.

public relations

France-based communication consultancy services provider Image & Strategie has been acquired by content creation agency All Content. The acquisition will provide All Content with an expanded geographic presence. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Software

cloud computing

IT management platform provider OpsRamp has raised $20 million in a round of funding from Sapphire Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding for product development and expanding its customer base.

cloud computing

Open source database company MariaDB has raised $27 million in a round of funding from Alibaba and undisclosed investors. The company will use the new round of funding for partnering with Alibaba’s cloud computing business.

credit/risk

France-based trade credit risk management solutions provider Tinubu Square has raised $62.2 million in a round of funding from Long Arc Capital and Bpifrance. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its presence with the US and Europe.

erp

Robotic process automation solutions company Kryon Systems has raised $12 million in Series B funding from Acquiline Technology Growth and Vertex Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding for product development efforts.

financial, mobile technology

Customer loyalty and marketing company House Advantage has acquired digital menu technology company eTouchMenu. The acquisition will provide House advantage with an expanded point-of-sale offering. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

financial

SaaS-based cashflow management solutions provider Fluidly has raised $2.7 million in a round of funding from Octopus Ventures and Nyca Partners. The company will use the new round of funding for marketing and sales efforts.

financial

Financial document management solutions company Summit Financial Disclosure has been acquired by Broadridge Financial Solutions. The acquisition will provide Broadridge with a strengthened compliance reporting solution offering. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

financial

Retirement solutions platform Vestwell has raised $8 million in Series A funding from F-Prime Capital Partners and Primary Venture Partners. The company will use the new round of funding for product development efforts.

healthcare, collaboration

Lab and evidence management software company Sentinel Data has been acquired by digital investigation software developer Magnet Forensics. The acquisition will provide Magnet with an expanded lab collaboration offering. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

information

financial information

Reachify, provider of a data platform for buyers and sellers of enterprise software, has raised $1.5 million in a round of funding from New Enterprise Associates, Forerunner Ventures, and Commerce Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its presence within the retail sector.

legal information

SaaS-based legal technology and regulatory information platform Libryo has raised $1 million in a round of funding from Seedcamp and private investors. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its presence internationally.

business services

it consulting

Systems engineering and IT solutions company Dynamic Vision will be acquired by Axene Health Partners. The acquisition will provide Dynamic Vision with the resources for expanding its presence with North America. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

legal consulting

Intellectual property support services company RWS Holdings has acquired patent research company Article One Partners. The acquisition will provide RWS with an expanded geographic presence. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

printing services

Print and marketing services company EarthColor has been acquired by marketing services company Mittera Group. The acquisition will provide Mittera with an expanded print services offering. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

training

UK-based online learning platform First Tutors has been acquired by online academic tutoring services company Varsity Tutors. The acquisition will provide Varsity Tutors with an expanded international presence. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Daily Deal Activity 09/29/17

Digital Media/Commerce

digital marketplace

Used goods marketplace LetGo has raised $100 million at a reported valuation of more than $1 billion from undisclosed investors. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its presence within the US.

digital marketplace

China-based second-hand fashion and luxury goods marketplace Plum has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Matrix Partners, IDG Capital, and K2VC. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding operations.

ecommerce

Spain-based on-demand local delivery services company Glovo has raised $29.5 million in a round of funding from Rakuten and undisclosed investors. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its presence within Europe.

Marketing Technology

analytics & Targeting

Ad campaign optimization solutions provider Adnext has raised $3 million in a round of funding from private investors. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding marketing initiatives and operations.

content mangement

PrestoSports, a provider of SaaS-based content management solutions to colleges and conference offices, has been acquired by Battery Ventures-backed Clubessential. The acquisition will be complementary to Clubessential’s sports division. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

crm, commerce management

Event management, promotion, and ticketing solutions company Eventbrite has raised $25 million in a round of funding from Square. The investment will see Square partner with Eventbrite’s payment processing offering.

market research

Online consumer research company GroupSolver has raised $1 million in a round of funding from Tech Coast Angels. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding research and development efforts.

teleservices/eservices

China-based Yunwen Technology, a developer of customer service robots, has raised $4.5 million in a round of funding from Green Pine Capital Partners. The company will use the new round of funding for product development efforts.

agency & Marketing services

marketing consulting

Copperfield Advisory, a provider of public affairs and marketing consulting services, has received an undisclosed investment from Clarim Holding. The company will use the investment proceeds for expanding its geographic presence.

traditional media

broadcast television

China-based online television broadcasting company MangoTV has been acquired by television shopping platform Happigo Home Shopping for $1.4 billion. The company was formally valued at a reported $2 billion after raising a $228 million Series B in June 2016. Financial information was not disclosed.

consumer magazine publishing

Photography books publisher Cameron + Company has acquired culinary guide publisher San Francisco Cuisine Magazine. The acquisition will be complementary to Cameron + Company’s restaurants and wineries division. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Software

collaboration

Leeds Equity Partners-backed Campus Labs has acquired CourseEval, a provider of online course evaluation and academic productivity software. The acquisition will be complementary to Campus Labs’ offering for higher education institutions. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

erp

Transportation analytics and technology company Idelic has raised $1 million in a round of funding led by Birchmere Ventures with participation from McCune Capital. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding operations.

financial

Bill4Time, a provider of cloud-based time and billing software solutions, has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Alpine Investors. The company will use the investment proceeds for expanding its presence internationally.

financial

Colombia-based Siigo, a provider of accounting and administrative software for small and medium size companies, has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Accel-KKR. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its presence internationally.

healthcare

China-based Keyin, a provider of virtual reality solutions for surgeries and clinical analysis, has raised an undisclosed amount of Series A funding from Volcanics Ventures and Green Pine Capital. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding headcount.

healthcare

Patient care solutions company Harris Healthcare has acquired care quality and risk management software solutions provider MoreCare. The acquisition will provide Harris with an expanded community-based care management offering. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

business services

hr consulting

GI Partners has acquired records and information management services provider Access from Berkshire Partners. The acquisition will provide Access with the resources for expanding its presence geographically. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

it consulting

The Netherlands-based cloud and implementation services provider Caase Services has been acquired by Insight Enterprises (Nasdaq:NSIT). The acquisition will provide Insight with an expanded international presence. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Daily Deal Activity 09/28/17

Digital Media/Commerce

ecommerce

Naspers has acquired a 13 percent stake in food delivery company Delivery Hero from Rocket Internet for $775 million, valuing the company at $5.9 billion. The acquisition will see Naspers increase its stake in Delivery Hero to 26 percent.

ecommerce

On-demand office repair services company Eden has raised $10 million in a round of funding from Bessemer Venture Partners, Spectrum 28, and Fifth Wall Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding operations.

ecommerce

Germany-based door-to-door ridesharing and local transport company flinc has been acquired by Daimler Mobility Services. The acquisition will be complementary to Daimler’s Moovel division. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

ecommerce

France-based ridesharing application Heetch has raised $12 million in a round of funding from Felix Capital, Alven Capital, and Via. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its presence internationally.

ecommerce

On-demand services company TaskRabbit will be acquired by home furnishing retailer IKEA. The acquisition will be complementary to IKEA’s digital customer services capabilities. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

mobile content/apps, financial

mobile content/apps

Sleep improvement app developer DreamJay has raised $2.3 million in a round of funding from Nordic Markers and private investors. The company will use the new round of funding for research and development initiatives.

niche content

Podcasting company Anchor has raised $10 million in a round of funding from The Chernin Group, Eniac Ventures, Homebrew, and private investors. The company will use the funding for expanding headcount.

niche content

China-based audio content platform QingTing FM has raised $150 million in Series E funding from We Capital, Baidu, and Geminous Technology. The company will use the new round of funding for marketing initiatives.

digital advertising

local search

Singapore-based digital entertainment company Sea has acquired a majority stake in restaurant review website Foody.vn in a transaction valuing the company at $64 million. The acquisition will provide Sea with an expanded international presence. Financial information was not disclosed.

Marketing Technology

analytics & Targeting

Singapore-based audience targeting solutions company AdAsia Holdings has raised $2.5 million in a round of funding from Gunosy and private investors. The company will use the new round of funding expanding its presence internationally.

analytics & Targeting

Walkbase, a developer of in-store marketing and analytics solutions for smartphones, has been acquired by STRATACACHE. The acquisition will be complementary to STRATACACHE’s digital media/ad tech solutions portfolio. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

crm

Live engagement marketing platform DoubleDutch has acquired event registration solutions provider Eventgrid. The acquisition will be complementary to DoubleDutch’s event management platform offering. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

email/messaging software

Social email technology company Abovo42 Corporation has raised $1.8 million in a round of funding from Link Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding expanding sales and marketing initiatives.

email/messaging software

Passage AI, developer of a conversational interface platform for chatbots, has raised $3 million in a round of funding from Engineering Capital, Storm Ventures, Millway Ventures, NeoTrive Ventures, and Eleven Two Capital.

mrm/workflow management

Construction project bid management solution BuildingConnected has raised $22 million in a round of funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners with participation from Bee Partners and Brick & Mortar. The company will use the funding for hiring talent.

sfa/lead management

Canada-based sales intelligence platform Klue has raised $3.2 million in a round of funding from Omers Ventures, BDC Capital, and SK Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding operations.

teleservices/eservices

CallDesk, developer of a virtual agent for handling customer support calls, has raised $2.5 million in a round of funding from Point Nine Capital and EQT Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding for product development.

agency & Marketing services

retail services

Golden Eyes, a provider of marketing solutions and business intelligence for retail outlets, will be acquired by Loyalty Company. The acquisition will provide Loyalty Company with an expanded geographic presence. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

traditional media

entertainment media

Mixed martial arts company Alliance MMA will acquire competitor Victory Fight Championship. The acquisition will provide Alliance MMA with an expanded geographic presence. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Software

big data

Big data analytics platform Logtrust has raised $35 million in a round of funding from Insight Venture Partners and Kibo Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its engineering division.

collaboration

Germany-based SoftwareONE will acquire Unified Communications and Collaboration services provider UC Point. The acquisition will see UC Point integrated into SoftwareONE’s Unified Communications business. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

erp

SaaS-based Configure Price Quote solutions company FPX has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from HGGC. The company will use the investment proceeds for product development and expanding its presence internationally.

erp

WorkWave, a provider of SaaS-based Field Service and Last Mile Delivery solutions, has been acquired by IFS. The acquisition will provide IFC with an expanded offering for the logistics industry. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

engineering

Dassault Systemes will acquire EXA Corporation, a provider of simulation software for product engineering, for $400 million. The acquisition will provide Dassault Systemes with complementary visualization and simulation offerings for vehicle and equipment production. Financial information was not disclosed.

engineering

High performance computing solutions company Runtime Design Automation has been acquired by Altair Engineering. The acquisition will be complementary to Altair’s electronic design automation capabilities. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

engineering

Quorum Business Solutions, a provider of software and services to the oil and gas industry, has acquired well lifecycle analytics company WellEz. The acquisition will provide Quorum with an expanded offering for the upstream oil and gas industry. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

financial

Finland-based Enevo, a developer of solutions for waste and recycling services providers, has raised $12 million in a round of funding from Lifeline Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding operations.

financial, mobile content/apps

Fractional share stock investing platform Stockpile has raised $30 million in Series B funding from Eight Roads Ventures, Mayfield, Arbor Ventures, and Hanna Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding operations.

financial

China-based personal finance management platform Shenzhen Suishou Technology has raised $200 million in a round of funding from KKR, Sequoia Capital, Fosun Group, and Source Code Capital. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its domestic presence.

healthcare

Healthcare costs predictions company Cardinal Analytx Solutions has raised $6.1 million in a round of funding led by Cardinal Partners with participation from Premera Blue Cross. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its engineering division.

healthcare

Medical management services provider Paradigm Outcomes has acquired surgical management solutions company ForeSight Medical. The acquisition will provide Paradigm with an expanded cost containment software offering. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

healthcare

China-based medical image solutions company VoxelCloud has raised $15 million in a round of funding from Tencent. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its marketing and sales divisions.

hr

International jobs platform Jobbatical has raised $4 million in a round of funding from Union Square Ventures, AirTree Ventures, and Mistletoe. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its business partners network within Asia.

security

UK-based identity verification solutions provider Onfido has raised $30 million in a round of funding from Crane Venture Partners, Microsoft Ventures, and Salesforce Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its presence within the US.

security

France-based encryption as a services company Tanker has raised $7.1 million in a round of funding from AXA Strategic Ventures, Kima Ventures, and Idinvest. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its presence within the US.

information

hr information, social media/apps

Workforce-focused information and social media platform Jobcase has raised $7 million in a round of funding from Savano Capital Partners. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding headcount and operations.

business services

financial consulting

Software development services company Luxoft has acquired wealth management consultancy UNAFORTIS. The acquisition will see UNAFORTIS integrated into Luxoft’s Financial Services division Excelian. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Daily Deal Activity 09/27/17

Digital Media/Commerce

ecommerce

UK-based on-demand beauty services company blow LTD has raised $10 million in a round of funding from Debehams. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its presence internationally.

ecommerce, mobile content/apps

Canada-based mobile food and coffee ordering platform Ritual has raised $43.5 million in a round of funding from Greylock Partners, Mantella Venture Partners, Golden Venture Partners, and Mistral Venture Partners.

mobile content/apps, financial

Mobile banking startup Chime has raised $18 million in a round of funding from Cathay Innovation, Omidyar Network, Crosslink Capital, and Forerunner Ventures. The company will used the new round of funding for product development initiatives.

mobile content/apps

UK-based children’s events and activities discovery app Hoop has raised $3.2 million in a round of funding from BGF Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its presence within Europe.

mobile content/apps

Veri, developer of a weddings and events photo sharing application, has been acquired by XO Group. The acquisition will provide The Knot with expanded capabilities for its wedding planning solutions offering. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

niche content, ecommerce

China-based online video content producer Yitiao has raised $40 million in a round of funding from CBC Capital and Ocean Link. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding marketing initiatives.

digital advertising

vertical search

Germany-based travel recommendations platform tripl has been acquired by trivago (Nasdaq:TRVG). The acquisition will provide trivago with expanded artificial intelligence capabilities for its search platform. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

vertical search

365 Connect, a provider of leasing and resident technology for the multifamily housing industry, has acquired apartment search site uCribs. The acquisition will provide 365 Connect with an expanded presence within the off-campus living and university housing markets. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Marketing Technology

analytics & Targeting

Call analytics and tracking platform CallRail has received $75 million in growth capital financing from Sageview Capital and Leaders Fund. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding operations.

analytics & Targeting, ad serving

Playbuzz, a provider of monetization and analytics solutions for interactive ads, has raised $35 million in a round of funding from Viola Growth, Disney, Saban Ventures, and Carmel Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its presence internationally.

analytics & Targeting

Audience insights and targeting platform SpotRight has raised $6.8 million in a round of funding from TechOperators. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding product development efforts.

analytics & Targeting

Marketing and campaign performance analytics company Visual IQ has been acquired by Nielsen. The acquisition will provide Nielsen with expanded display, online video, and paid search measurement capabilities. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

mrm/workflow management

Association and membership technology firm Personify has acquired membership management software provider Wild Apricot. The acquisition will provide Personify with an expanded offering for constituent-focused organizations. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

teleservices/eservices

BOLT Solutions, provider of a client services platform for the property and casualty insurance industry, has been acquired by CVC Capital Partners from Actua Corporation. The acquisition will provide BOLT with the resources for expanding operations. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

agency & Marketing services

digital agency

App development and web design agency Appcelerate has been acquired by Australia-based digital agency Them Advertising. The acquisition will provide Them Advertising with an expanded international presence. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

digital agency

Belgium-based digital agency Osudio has been acquired by digital commerce and technologies company SQLi. The acquisition will provide SQLi with an expanded presence within Europe. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

public relations

Entertainment marketing firm UG Strategies has acquired publicity, events, and artist development agency Magnum PR. The acquisition will provide UG Strategies with an expanded geographic presence. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

traditional media

b-to-b media

Germany-based conferences and exhibitions company Mesago Messe has acquired trade fairs organizer RosMould. The acquisition will be complementary to Mesago Messe’s existing events portfolio. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

entertainment media

E-sports competitions and gaming-related television shows producer Banana Culture has raised $30 million in a round of funding from Matrix Partners and Esport Capital. The company will use the funding for expanding its presence internationally.

entertainment media

E-sports startup Cloud9 has raised $19.7 million in a round of funding from Founders Fund and undisclosed investors. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its marketing and sales divisions.

entertainment media

Virtual reality experiences company Dreamscape Immersive has raised $20 million in a round of funding from AMC Entertainment. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its presence within the US and the UK.

entertainment media

Audio content and digital media distribution company RBmedia has acquired audiobooks publisher Gildan Media. The acquisition will be complementary to RBmedia’s existing audiobooks portfolio. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

traditional outdoor

Display design, production, and marketing company Royole Corporation has raised $240 million in a round of funding from Hanfor Capital Management, Warmsun Holding Group, and Tanshi Capital. The company will use the funding for expanding its presence internationally.

Software

collaboration

Enterprise-level team productivity tools provider Perforce Software has acquired Hansoft, a provider of Agile tools for team collaboration. The acquisition will provide Perforce with an expanded project management offering. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

data management, mrm/workflow management

Cloud identity and access management solutions provider Bitium will be acquired by Google. The acquisition will be complementary to Google’s Cloud and G Suite offerings. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

data management

AWS backup solution CloudRanger has raised $1.1 million in a round of funding from Enterprise Ireland and private investors. The company will use the new round of funding for hiring talent and product development.

data management

Data integration services company FlyData has raised $4 million in a round of funding from Mirai Creation Investment and Nissay Capital. The company will use the new round of funding for marketing and sales efforts.

engineering

Electric simulation software provider Infolytica has been acquired by Siemens. The acquisition will be complementary to Siemens’ existing simulation and testing software portfolio. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

financial

Cloud treasury and financial management solutions company Kyriba has raised $45 million in equity financing from Sumeru Equity Partners, Bpifrance, Iris Capital, and Daher Capital. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its engineering division.

financial

Billing and subscriber management platform Paywizard has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Maven Capital Partners. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding operations and headcount.

healthcare

Digital health company Analytics 4 Life has raised $25 million in Series B funding from undisclosed investors. The company will use the new round of funding building out its imaging technology solutions offering.

healthcare

Healthcare video-conferencing solutions provider Iris Plans has raised $5.1 million in a round of funding from Activate Venture Partners, LiveOak Venture Partners, and Better Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding headcount.

hr

Software engineering hiring platform interviewing.io has raised $3 million in a round of funding from Susa Ventures, Kapor Capital, Social Capital, and Ulu Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding operations.

hr

Workforce engagement platform developer Legion Technologies has raised $10.5 million in a round of funding from Norwest Venture Partners. The company will use the new round of funding for product development efforts.

software development tools

Programmable product platforms company Efinix has raised $9.5 million in a round of funding from Xiling, Samsung Ventures, and Brizan Investments. The company will use the new round of funding for hiring talent.

information

healthcare information, mobile content/apps

Health information app Tia has raised $2.5 million in a round of funding from Homebrew, Compound Ventures, and Combine. The company will use the new round of funding for research and development initiatives.

business services

it consulting

Application management and IT solutions firm Acando has acquired embedded software development firm Bitvis. The acquisition will provide Acando with an expanded geographic presence. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

it consulting

UK-based mobile app design and technology consultancy hedgehog lab has raised $1.3 million in a round of funding from Maven Capital Partners. The company will use the new round of funding for marketing and sales efforts.

printing services               

Holographic printing services company Zebra Imaging has been acquired by large format holographic print company HoloTech Switzerland. The acquisition will provide HoloTech with an expanded international presence. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

staffing

IT staffing services firm Principle Solutions Group has been acquired by IT talent solutions company Eliassen Group. The acquisition will provide Eliassen with an expanded presence within the IT services staffing market. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Daily Deal Activity 09/26/17

Digital Media/Commerce

digital marketplace

Auto parts sales and distribution platform AutoCloudPro has raised $9 million in a round of funding from Star VC. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding marketing and sales initiatives.

ecommerce

Direct-to-consumer home décor company The Inside has raised $1.5 million in a round of funding from Forerunner Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its marketing and sales divisions.

mobile content/apps

Zedge, provider of a content platform for smartphone personalization, has acquired media distribution application Freeform Development. The acquisition will provide Zedge with an expanded distribution platform for musicians. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

mobile content/apps

Public transportation app Transit has raised $5 million in a round of funding from Accel Partners. The company will use the new round of funding for product development initiatives and expanding operations.

digital advertising

game advertising

YoMob, a provider of advertising solutions for mobile game developers, has raised $3 million in a round of funding from China Growth Capital and Chunxaio Capital. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding headcount.

Marketing Technology

analytics & Targeting

IHS Markit (NYSE:INFO) will acquire a majority stake in automotiveMastermind, a provider of predictive analytics and marketing automation technology for the automotive industry, from JMI Equity in a transaction valuing the company at $545 million. Financial information was not disclosed.

bi tools

SaaS-based workplace productivity solution Zoom.ai has acquired data analysis and visualization solutions provider SimplyInsight. The acquisition will provide Zoom.ai with strengthened natural language processing capabilities. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

content delivery network

Vimeo has acquired live video and streaming technology company Livestream. The acquisition will see Livestream integrated into Vimeo’s live-streaming video platform Vimeo Live. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

crm

SME customer relationship management platform ProsperWorks has raised $53 million in Series C funding from Norwest Venture Partners, GV, Industry Ventures, Storm Ventures, and True Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its engineering division.

email/messaging software

Drift, developer of a platform for connection businesses with website visitors, has raised $32 million in Series B funding from Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, CRV, and HubSpot. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding headcount.

agency & Marketing services

promotion agency

CPG sales and marketing agency Aisle 9 Retail has been acquired by Marketing Management. The acquisition will provide Marketing Management with an expanded geographic presence. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

specialty agency

Temasek Holdings will reportedly acquire an undisclosed minority stake in talent agency CAA. The transaction will see TPG Capital remain the agency’s largest shareholder. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

traditional media

entertainment media

China-based television and online drama production company LiuBai Entertainment has raised $23 million in a round of funding from Matrix Partners and Nanshan Capital. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding operations.

newspaper publishing

Television and radio stations operator Raycom Media has acquired local newspaper publishing firm Community Newspaper Holdings. The acquisition will provide Raycom with an expanded print media portfolio. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Software

applications management

Germany-based SaaS-based data mining software company prudsys has been acquired by GK Software for $5.9 million. The acquisition will provide GK Software with an expanded artificial intelligence applications offering. Financial information was not disclosed.

erp, engineering

Environment, health, and safety compliance software developer VelocityEHS has been acquired by CVC Capital Partners. The acquisition will provide VelocityEHS with the resources for expanding operations. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

financial

Wealth management technology solutions company FolioDynamix has been acquired by Envestnet. The acquisition will be complementary to Envestnet’s existing financial wellness systems offering. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

healthcare

Healthcare integration and analytics company caresyntax has raised $11.9 million in a round of funding from Norgine Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding for research and development efforts.

healthcare

Genetics data and medicine company Deep Genomics has raised $13 million in a round of funding from Khosla Ventures and True Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding headcount.

healthcare

China-based online health management platform Miaojiankang has raised $23 million in a round of funding from Jiangzhong Pharmaceutical. The company will use the new round of funding for product development initiatives.

hr

Jopwell, provider of a recruitment platform focused on diversity, has raised $7.5 million in a round of funding from Andreesen Horowitz, Cue Ball Capital, and Kapor Capital. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding its marketing division.

hr

Health savings account platform provider Lively has raised $4.2 million in a round of funding from Streamlined Ventures, Transmedia Capital, and Liquid 2 Ventures. The company will use the new round of funding for product development.

software development tools

Insurance technology development platform Boost Insurance has raised $3 million in a round of funding from Norwest Venture Partners, IA Capital Group, and Greycroft Partners. The company will use the new round of funding for platform development efforts.

information

healthcare information

Real-time health information network Availity has raised received an undisclosed investment from Francisco Partners. The company will use the new round of funding for expanding operations and pursuing potential strategic acquisition opportunities.

healthcare information, b-to-b media

Dove Medical Press, a publisher of peer-reviewed journals for health and medicine, has been acquired by Informa. The acquisition will provide Informa with an expanded position in health sciences. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

business services

engineering consulting

Engineering and technology consulting firm Surveillance & Cyber Security Services has been acquired by Mission Solutions Group. The acquisition will provide Mission Solutions Group with expanded offerings for federal agencies. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

it consulting

Managed security services company SecValMSP has acquired Stryker Technology Solutions, a provider of managed security services for hoteliers. The acquisition will provide SecValMSP with an expanded geographic presence. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

logistics

Alibaba has acquired a majority stake in China-based logistics company Cainiao in a transaction valuing the company at $807 million. The acquisition will be complementary to Alibaba’s 24 hour fulfillment initiative. Financial information was not disclosed.

staffing

Workforce management services company TransForce has acquired commercial driver’s license staffing firm Driving Ambition. The acquisition will provide TransForce with an expanded presence geographically. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.