Iris Dorbian

Gradient Ventures has made an additional investment in BenchSci, bringing the latter company's total funding to $20.5 million. Based in Toronto, BenchSci is an AI-assisted antibody selection platform.

Cameo, a startup that connects fans directly with celebrities, has secured $50 million in Series B financing. Kleiner Perkins led the round with participation from The Chernin Group, Spark Ventures, Bain Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Austin-based Santé Ventures, a healthcare and life sciences investment firm, has appointed Dennis McWilliams as a venture partner. McWilliams is the founder of SparkMed Advisors.

Venn, an urban tech startup, has raised $40 million in Series A funding. The investors included Pitango Venture Capital, Hamilton Lane, on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund and Bridges Israel.

South San Francisco-based Frontier Medicines, a biopharmaceutical company, has raised $67 million in funding. Deerfield Management, Droia Oncology Ventures and MPM Capital led the round.

New York-based Chief, a private network built to drive more women into positions of power, has raised $22 million in Series A funding. General Catalyst and Inspired Capital led the round.

Shelton, Connecticut-based Budderfly, which creates networks of patented IoT devices that meter and report on all elements of energy use, has raised $55 million in funding. Balance Point Capital led the round.

San Mateo, California-based Booster, a same-day fuel delivery service, has raised $56 million in Series C funding. Invus Opportunities led the round.

Seattle-based Omnidian, a provider of residential and C&I solar system protection plans and performance guarantees, has secured $15 million in funding. IA Capital led the round.

Vancouver, British Columbia-based Inventys, a carbontech company, has raised $10 million in funding. The investors were OGCI Climate Investments, BDC Cleantech Practice, Husky Energy, The Roda Group and Chevron Technology Ventures.