Here’s a list of today’s tech funding stories, updated as the day unfolds. Tip us here if you have a deal to share.
Android creator raises $242M for new fund alongside hardware incubator
News broke that Andy Rubin has raised at least $242 million for a new fund, in addition to the $48 million he had already raised for his (not yet launched) hardware incubator.
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Me Girl developer raises $1M to expand its girl-gaming lineup
Developer Frenzoo announced that it has secured $1 million in its most recent funding round. The studio, which is responsible for the popular Me Girl apps that target girls and women, is also releasing a hub game called MeTropolis that enables characters and stories from three various Me releases to interact with one another. Mobile gaming is a $30 billion business, and it has grown that large because so many different kinds of people are into playing on their phones and tablets.
This list will be updated with breaking funding news all day. Check back for more.