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Nerdio Secures $500 Million in Series C Funding to Expand DaaS Operations Globally

Nerdio, a Chicago-based provider of automated end-user computing platforms, has announced a $500 million Series C funding round. The investment, led by General Atlantic with participation from Lead Edge Capital and StepStone, aims to support product innovation and geographic expansion. Joseph Landes, Chief Revenue Officer, highlighted the growing demand for modern desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) solutions among former Citrix and Omnissa customers, driven by changes in pricing and licensing by legacy vendors.

The funding will also assist Nerdio in enhancing its Microsoft cloud management tools and expanding its market presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. The company, which currently serves over 5 million users across 50 countries, reported an 85% annual recurring revenue growth and influences over $350 million of Microsoft revenue. Nerdio's valuation now exceeds $1 billion, quadrupling its worth from two years ago.

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RightRev Secures $13 Million in Series A Funding to Enhance Revenue Management Solutions

RightRev, a company specializing in automated revenue management, has successfully closed a $13 million Series A funding round. This recent financial injection, co-led by Cheyenne Ventures and Innovius Capital, also saw participation from existing investors such as Norwest Venture Partners, Salesforce Ventures, and Snowflake Ventures. The total funding for RightRev now exceeds $31 million, reflecting strong investor confidence in its business model and market potential.

The funds will be utilized to accelerate product innovation, expand market reach, and enhance the partner ecosystem. RightRev aims to address the increasing complexity in revenue management driven by new AI-enabled business models. According to CEO Jagan Reddy, this capital will help the company double down on its mission to provide precise and intelligent solutions to revenue teams globally. The investment aligns with the company’s strategy to evolve as a core system for revenue management in AI-powered enterprises.

ChurchSpace Secures $1.2 Million in Seed Funding to Expand Community Space Initiatives

ChurchSpace, a company specializing in repurposing church properties for community use, has successfully raised $1.2 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round. The round was led by Black Ops Ventures, with contributions from Dug Song of Minor Capital and Michigan Rise. The funds will support the company’s relocation of its headquarters from Houston, Texas, to Detroit, Michigan, a move aimed at leveraging Detroit’s rich spiritual and entrepreneurial heritage to further its mission.

The funding will also help ChurchSpace in its new partnership with the City of Detroit to transform church campuses into versatile spaces for events, business hubs, and logistics centers. This initiative is expected to generate significant economic benefits, including job creation and community development. Co-CEO Emmanuel Brown emphasized the funding as a milestone that merges strategy with faith, aiming to lead community transformation through the innovative use of church spaces.

Atlas Data Storage Secures $155 Million in Seed Funding to Develop DNA-Based Data Storage Solutions

Atlas Data Storage, Inc., a South San Francisco-based tech company, has announced the closure of a substantial $155 million seed funding round. The investment will support the company’s efforts to develop and commercialize DNA-based data storage technology. This round of funding attracted contributions from several prominent investors, including ARCH Venture Partners, Deerfield Management, Bezos Expeditions, Tao Capital Partners, Rsquared VC, Earth Foundry, and In-Q-Tel. Additionally, Atlas has completed the acquisition of DNA data storage assets from Twist Bioscience, positioning it to leverage synthetic DNA’s unique properties for data storage solutions.

The company’s leadership includes industry veterans such as CEO Varun Mehta, CTO Bill Banyai, and Executive Chairman George Kadifa, who bring extensive experience from the data storage and technology sectors. Atlas aims to meet the growing demands for data storage driven by advancements in AI, offering solutions characterized by high density, security, and sustainability. According to CEO Varun Mehta, the technology promises to transform data storage by utilizing DNA’s capacity for scalability and permanence, potentially reshaping the industry’s future.

HubSync Secures Over $100 Million in Series C Funding Led by Thoma Bravo

HubSync, a prominent tax and accounting software provider, has raised over $100 million in a Series C funding round led by software investment firm Thoma Bravo. This investment aims to accelerate HubSync’s product development and customer service enhancements, supporting its ongoing growth and innovation in the tax and accounting sector. HubSync, founded in 2019, has notably achieved a 744% revenue increase from 2020 to 2024 and serves a significant portion of top U.S. CPA firms.

John McGowan, CEO of HubSync, highlighted the investment as pivotal for expanding the company’s industry reach and enhancing client value. Thoma Bravo’s Ross Devor and Dillon Biddiscombe praised HubSync’s market leadership and rapid growth, expressing confidence in the platform’s potential to transform tax and accounting practices through improved efficiencies and customer experiences. The funding is expected to further solidify HubSync’s position in the market and expand its customer base.

SETWorks Secures Strategic Investment from Polaris Growth Fund

SETWorks, a provider of software solutions for disability service agencies, has received a strategic growth investment from Polaris Growth Fund (PGF). The Kansas City-based company, established in the early 2000s, specializes in software that supports the operational and compliance needs of human services providers. This investment aims to accelerate SETWorks’ product development and expand its impact within the disability services sector.

Henri McCracken and David Lindell, co-chief executives of SETWorks, emphasized the investment will enhance their platform’s capabilities, particularly in artificial intelligence, to better serve their clients and the communities they impact. Both executives will continue in their leadership roles and join the company’s board of directors, alongside PGF representatives Bryce Youngren and Jeff Del Presto. Youngren praised SETWorks for its innovative approach to addressing the needs of resource-constrained agencies across the nation.

Mesh Secures $82 Million in Series B Funding to Enhance Crypto Payments Integration with Apple Pay

Mesh, a company specializing in crypto payments, has successfully raised $82 million in a Series B funding round. The round was led by Paradigm and saw participation from Consensys, QuantumLight Capital, and Yolo Investments. This funding will support the integration of Mesh’s technology with Apple Pay, aiming to simplify crypto transactions for everyday use. The integration allows consumers to use cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, or SOL for payments, while merchants receive settlements in their preferred stablecoins.

The announcement was made during a live demonstration by Mesh Co-Founder and CEO Bam Azizi at the Token2049 event. Azizi highlighted the potential of this technology to make crypto payments as seamless as fiat transactions, addressing what he termed the ‘last-mile’ problem in cryptocurrency usability. With over 300 integrations in its network, including major platforms like Coinbase and Binance, Mesh is poised to enhance its infrastructure for broader crypto payment adoption.

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