HaloSource raises $11.5M for water purification

Water purification technology has drawn increased attention from investors of late. HaloSource just became the most recent company to receive funding, taking a round of $11.5 million for commercialize its device in the developing world.

HaloSource uses a chemical called bromine to kill microorganisms in water…. Continue Reading

Unilever invests in new venture fund Physic Ventures

Unilever has invested in a San Francisco venture firm called Physic Ventures, according to VentureWire (sub required).

The firm will take over management of Unilver’s portfolio of private investments, which until now has been run by a venture arm of Unilever.

The firm will invest in “consumer-directed… Continue Reading