Iris Dorbian
Reali, a highly interactive, app-enabled real estate company, has secured $3 million in funding. The investor was Oren Zeev.
Viola Ventures, formerly known as Carmel Ventures, has raised over $170 million toward its fifth fund. The target is $200 million. The fund will invest in Israeli or Israeli-related early stage companies.
SouChe, a Chinese retail and finance platform for the automotive industry, has raised $333 million in Series E funding. Alibaba led the round with participation from Warburg Pincus, Primavera Capital and CMB International.
Pleasanton, California-based HintMD, a patient engagement and commerce platform for aesthetic practitioners, has appointed Mark Foley as chairman of its board of directors. Foley is the managing director of RWI Ventures.
Alpine Start Foods, an instant coffee brand, has secured an undisclosed amount of funding. The backer was Slow Ventures.
Kano, a DIY computer company, has secured $28 million in Series B funding. The Thames Trust and Breyer Capital led the round with participation from Index Ventures, the Stanford Engineering Venture Fund, LocalGlobe, Marc Benioff, John Makinson, Collaborative Fund, Triple Point Capital and Barclays.
Wahed Invest LLC, a halal-focused investing platform, has raised $7 million in seed funding. The investors were Cue Ball Capital and BECO Capital.
Brighteye Ventures, a European edtech-focused venture firm, has closed its debut fund at 50 million euros. The fund will lead or participate in Series A or B rounds for edtech companies; it will also consider making acquisitions. Brighteye Venture Advisers is the fund's adviser.
Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors is seeking to raise $50 million for a venture fund, according to an SEC filing. The New York City-based firm provides financial and investment advice.
LumiThera Inc., a medical device company focused on treating ocular disorders and diseases, has closed $5.5 million in Series B financing. WaterStone Capital led the round with participation from RPR Venture. In conjunction with the funding, WaterStone Capital's founding partner Yigang Yang will join the LumiThera board of directors.