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.
Converged-infrastructure startup SimpliVity lands $175M
SimpliVity, a startup that sells data center hardware aggregating components typically sold separately — servers and storage boxes — is announcing today that it’s picked up a major funding round totaling $175 million.
The money, which now gives SimplVity a valuation in excess of $1 billion, puts the startup in a position to more seriously challenge publicly traded companies in the converged-infrastructure business, whose fast growth is somewhat reminiscent of the fast rise of server virtualization.
Joinem grabs $5M and launches to challenge Jet.com hype
Today group buying site Joinem launched to the public and announced a $5 million raise from undisclosed investors, including “two senior members of Facebook’s executive team.”
Meeting productivity platform Do.com adds $2M & Office 365 integration
It’s a busy day for meeting productivity platform Do. The San Francisco-based company said today it has raised $2 million in seed funding. Plus, it is announcing its integration with Microsoft Office 365. The seed round investors included New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Slow Ventures (Dave Morin and Kevin Colleran).
This list will be updated with breaking funding news all day. Check back for more.