Archive for October, 2016

Plano-based Masergy Communications sold to Berkshire Partners LLC for close to $1 billion

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Chris MacFarland had his eyes set on one main target when he joined Plano-based Masergy Communications in 2008: Take the company from startup to an established, fast-growing business. After Masergy agreed to be acquired recently by Boston-based private equity firm

Plano-based OpenKey Raises $8M in Series A Funding

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An $8 million cash infusion will open more doors for Plano startup OpenKey as it speeds toward its goal of being in 16,500 hotel rooms by year’s end. The company developed a mobile app solution that allows hotel guests to

Tech EdVentures Raises $675k Seed Round

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Tech EdVentures, a Dallas-based company focused on providing STEM-based education to young learners in PK-8th grade, has announced that it has raised $675k in seed funding.  The raise was structured as a convertible note and was syndicated by Tech Wildcatters,

DocSynk Closes $1M Seed Funding from Naya Ventures

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DocSynk, a Dallas, TX-based provider of a machine-learning platform for healthcare, closed $1m in seed funding. Naya Ventures made the investment. The company will use the continue to develop the technology and expand operations. Led by medical technology innovator Vaidyanatha

Ranzure Networks Closes $13 Million Series A Funding

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Ranzure Networks today announced that the company has completed a $13 million Series A funding. This round of investment was co-led by LiveOak Venture Partners and Mitel. Venu Shamapant, co-founder and General Partner of LiveOak Venture Partners, will join Ranzure’s