Nextdoor Aims at International With New $60 Million Investment From Kleiner Perkins, Tiger Global

Another large round for the locally based social network.

Zuora Lands $50 Million Series E on Back of “Subscription Economy”

A big bet that subscription-based business models often make more sense than others.
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Apptio Lands $45 Million Series E From Janus Capital

Total capital raised $136 million. Could an IPO be next?

Crittercism Nabs $12 Million in Funding to Expand Beyond Tracking Mobile App Bugs

The Series B round was led by Google Ventures, with existing investors Shasta Ventures and Opus Capital also providing funding.

Exitround Creates a Marketplace for Tech Talent Acquisitions

Exitround today launches an online matchmaking platform to help funded technology startups — some of which will inevitably stall out — find buyers.

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Chegg’s Brent Tworetzky Becomes EIR at Shasta Ventures

Brent Tworetzky, who led Chegg’s e-textbook effort and was previously the company’s director of product management, is leaving to become an entrepreneur in residence at Shasta Ventures. Tworetzky had previously been an associate at the venture capital firm. He is also the husband of Randi Zuckerberg.

With Another $21 Million in the Bank, Social Site Nextdoor Launches Version 2.0

In introducing new features and more cash, the private social network for neighborhoods is aiming for a growth spurt.

TaskRabbit Hires Google’s Brown-Philpot in a Renewed Management Expansion (Video)

Can a seasoned Silicon Valley exec deliver for the marketplace for personal projects and services?

Dollar Shave Club Carves Off Another $9.8M to Take Business International

The Dollar Shave Club turns heads with its impressive investor list.