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Ayla Networks

$39M / Series C

Ayla Networks provides a cloud-based IoT platform for manufacturers. The Santa Clara-based company intends to use the funding to expand globally, and has offices in Japan, China, and Taiwan. Ayla previously raised a $14.5M Series B round in April 2014.

Categories:

Sunnyvale · Software · Internet of Things · Hardware · Manufacturing

Founders:

David Friedman, Adrian Caceres, Phillip Chang, Tom Lee, Thomas H. Lee, David Friedman

Investors:

ANT Capital Ltd. (Lead), Linear Venture, Voyager Capital, + 8 more

Gladly Software

$27M / Venture

Gladly provides a unified communication channel platform for contact centers. The San Francisco-based company has emerged from stealth after two years.

Categories:

San Francisco · Information Technology · Customer Service

Founders:

Joseph Ansanelli, Michael Wolfe, Dirk Kessler

Investors:

New Enterprise Associates, Greylock Partners

MisterFly

20M EUR / Venture

MisterFly is an online travel agency. The Paris-based company recently merged with H-Resa, which specializes in hotel bookings. MisterFly will use the funding to develop its platform, expand operations, and make acquisitions.

Categories:

Paris FRA · Travel

Founders:

Nicolas Brumelot

Investors:

Vente-privee.com, Montefiore Investment

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Quikly $3.0M / Series C Plymouth Ventures
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Splash $2.5M / Venture Greycroft Partners
LUX Assure 2.4M GBP / Venture
YourDOST $1.2M / Venture SAIF Partners
Comeet $1.2M / Seed
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