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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.
Intel Capital invests $62M in 16 tech startups
Intel Capital, the venture arm of the world’s biggest chipmaker, unveiled that it has invested $62 million in 16 tech startups. The investments show that Intel remains bullish about funding new tech companies that could one day spur lots of purchases of its microprocessors and other gear.
Your social identity is one reason why Gigya just landed $35M
Social logins — when you’re asked to use your Facebook, LinkedIn, or other social network credentials — are more than just time-savers. They’ve become keys to the kingdom of identity, which is why identity management provider Gigya has just scored $35 million. This brings investment in the company, which helps sites manage social logins, to $104 million. Intel Capital led the round.
Nitro raises $15M
Nitro, a company that sells PDF reading and management tools, announced it has raised $15 million in new funding. The company, who helps its customers eliminate paper documents, will use the new funding for growth.
Read more: Press release
Namely grabs $12M to help you keep your employees happy
New York-based human resources company Namely announced that it has raised $12 million in a second round of funding. Namely provides tools to manage services such as payroll and benefits, performance management, employee engagement, recruiting, and more. Matrix Ventures led the round, with additional participation from True Ventures, Lerer Ventures, and Bullpen Capital.
Fuel3D raises $6.4M
U.K.-based Fuel3D, maker of handheld 3D scanners, announced a $6.4 million raise led by Chimera Partners. In a press release, Fuel3D says the new funds will “ramp up Fuel3D’s production, customer support, and international retail distribution after it delivers on its Kickstarter and pre-order commitments.”
Read more: Press release
Riffsy scores $3.5M because the world truly wants a GIF iOS keyboard
Riffsy, the maker of a popular GIF keyboard for iOS 8, has raised $3.5 million in funding from some pretty solid investors. The company is funded by Redpoint Ventures, Initial Capital, and new Unity Technologies CEO John Riccitiello. Riffsy was founded in February and is based in Berkeley, Calif.
Blueshift raises $2.6M to help e-commerce companies find repeat customers
San Francisco-based Blueshift Labs announced a $2.6 million funding round led by New Enterprise Associates and Nexus Venture Partners. Blueshift claims its service “enables e-commerce marketers to convert visitors into repeat buyers.”
Read more: Press release
Contactually, your secret tool for killing it in sales, takes $2M
Washington, D.C.-based Contactually has added $2 million to its seed round, which now stands at $3.5 million, the only capital the startup has raised to date. Investors in the new $2 million funding include Gil Penchina’s AngelList Syndicate, Boston Seed, Crystal Tech, Middlebridge Partners, Middleland Capital, Point Nine Capital, and 500 Startups.
‘Product engagement company’ Pendo raises over $1M
Raleigh, North Carolina-based Pendo announced a $1.025 million raise with participation from Core Capital Partners, Contour Venture Partners, and IDEAFund Partners. Pendo says its software was created to “help software companies increase feature usage, improve usability, and reduce product churn.”
Read more: Press release
Good Done Great raises $500K
Good Done Great, a B-corp whose cloud-based software helps large companies better manage their philanthropy efforts, announced that it has raised $500,000 in new funding. The five year-old company raised its new funding from Lighter Capital and will use it to grow its operations to support more clients.
Read more: Press release
This list will be updated with breaking funding news all day. Check back for more.
