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Here’s a list of today’s tech funding stories, updated as the day unfolds. Tip us here if you have a deal to share.
3D-imaging sensor developer Vayyar raises $22 million
Vayyar, a 3D-imaging sensor developer that says it can make “it possible to see through objects,” took in a $22 million investment led by Walden Riverwood. Battery Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Israel Cleantech Ventures also participated in the round, which brings Vayyar’s total funding to $34 million.
The startup developed a sensor that can scan through materials and liquids to create a 3D image. Vayyar said that its technology can help the smart home industry by tracking a person’s location and vital signs; however, it also has the potential to help fight cancer by detecting abnormal masses and tissues.
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Verlocal raises $2.65M to teach you to cook ramen and dance like Beyonce
Verlocal, a marketplace for classes and tours, raised a $2.65 million seed round from VenturesLab, Seven Seas Partners, Amidzad Partners, and Big Basin Capital, the startup shared today.
With two lead investors operating in Asia — VenturesLab and Seven Seas Partners — Verlocal plans to expand to “China, Korea, and Japan … within six months.” But as of today, the one-year-old company operates in New York, San Francisco, and seven other U.S. cities.
ProSky gets a $2.3 million seed for its hiring tech
ProSky announced today that it raised a $2.3 million seed round led by Lightbank to further develop its product and invest in marketing.
The CEO also told VentureBeat that the company is looking into raising $20 million in its series A.
Kapor Capital, University Ventures, 500 Startups, and Learn Capital also participated in the round.
Ecommerce advertising tool Mabaya scores $2.25 million seed round
Companies pay supermarkets to showcase their products right at eye level; Mabaya wants to help online retailers to do the same.
The Tel Aviv startup announced today that it closed a $2.25 seed round to help “support the high demand” for its product. Israel’s Lool Ventures led the investment, and a handful of undisclosed angel investors also participated.
