Mobile’s 2nd revolution

The first 2.5 billion smartphones brought us Instagram, Snapchat, Uber and more. For the next 2.5 billion smartphone users and the second mobile revolution, Fred Wilson of USV looks to services and new business models for the developing world as the source of innovation.

No IPO for AppAnnie in 2016

AppAnnie has acquired AppScotch, an app marketing data company that brings transparency to mobile paid advertising. AppAnnie closed a $63M series E funding in January led by Greenspring Associates, bringing their total funding to $157M. According to their CEO Bertrand Schmitt, there are no plans for an IPO this year.

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REVATURE

$20M / Series A

Revature partners with top colleges and universities to provide students with careers in coding and software development. Students from more than 600 universities have been hired through their program.

Categories:

Reston · Computer · Software

Founders:

Srikanth Ramachandran

Investors:

University Ventures (Lead), Eden Capital

InMoji

$5.0M / Series A

Inmoji generates revenue for messaging platforms by connecting consumers with brands through in-message clickable icons called “Inmoji.” Brands on Inmoji include Walmart, DraftKings, Drizly and Sol Republic.

Categories:

Boston · Advertising · Messaging · Mobile

Founders:

Michael Africk, Perry Tell

Investors:

John Wigneswaran (Lead)

Aspyrian Therapeutics

$40M / Series B

Aspyrian Therapeutics is developing a first-in-class cancer treatment utilizing photoimmunotherapy. The San Diego, CA-based company previously raised $4.25M in July 2015 through Series A extension financing.
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