Funding
NewsCred nabs $25M in Series C round led by InterWest Partners
InterWest Partners led the Series C funding round for content marketing platform NewsCred which raised $25 million. NewsCred's existing backers also participated in the round.
Fashion e-commerce site Lyst nabs $14M in Series B round led by Balderton Capital
Fashion e-commerce company Lyst was able to secure $14 million for its Series B funding round led by Balderton Capital and joined in by DFJ Esprit, Accel Partners and angel investors.
Pan-European accelerator Startupbootcamp expands to Istanbul, Turkey
Startupbootcamp, the pan-European accelerator, has launched in Istanbul, as investors continue to show interest in Turkey. The accelerator has already began accepting applications for its program.
US marijuana dispensaries turn to venture capitalists for seed funding
Medical and recreational marijuana dispensaries in Las Vegas, US are increasingly turning to venture capitalists for seed money due to lack of loan sources, as the drug is deemed illegal by the federal government.