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Where top VCs are investing in open source and dev tools (Part 2 of 2)

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In part two of a survey that asks top VCs about exciting opportunities in open source and dev tools, we dig into responses from 10 leading open-source-focused investors at firms that span early to growth stage across software-specific firms, corporate venture arms and prominent generalist firms. Where top VCs are investing in open source and […] Continue reading Where top VCs are investing in open source and dev tools (Part 2 of 2)→

Okera raises $12M to simplify data governance within companies

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As companies start to gather more and more data on their users and customers, including a firehose of information from a nigh-endless flow of tests, managing and maintaining that data isn’t the only place companies are hitting a wall — and figuring out who can actually access it is becoming just as big of a […] Continue reading Okera raises $12M to simplify data governance within companies→

Confirmed: Periscope Data raises $25 million from Bessemer Venture Partners

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pasted-image-at-2016_11_07-12_44-pm Periscope Data, the company that helps data scientists quickly turn their findings into easily digestible visualizations, has confirmed the raise of $25 million in Series B funding.
We originally reported on this funding news last week, and mistakenly named the wrong lead investor. Bessemer led the round, with participation from existing investors, including DFJ, Susa Ventures, Innovation… Read More Continue reading Confirmed: Periscope Data raises $25 million from Bessemer Venture Partners→