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o San Francisco-Based Adyen Raises $250 Million in New Funding Round
o Palo Alto's Piccing Raises $3.6 Million, Launches Platform Globally
o S.F.-Based Thoma Bravo Completes $2.4 Billion Deal for Compuware
o San Francisco-Based Healthline Acquires DiabetesMine
o VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies Lands New Round of Funding
o Briefly Noted: ThreatStream, Lending Club, Synopsys
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o San Francisco-Based Adyen Raises $250 Million in New Funding Round
San Francisco -- Adyen, a developer of payments technology with dual headquarters in San Francisco and Amsterdam, said on Tuesday it has raised $250 million in a new round of funding, led by General Atlantic. Temasek, Index Ventures and Felicis Ventures also took part in the round, which the company will use to fuel global adoption of its platform, particularly in the North American and Asia Pacific markets, as well as to bolster product development. Adyen's technology gives businesses the ability to accept nearly any type of payment, anywhere in the world, whether online, though a mobile device or in a store. The company, which this year saw a 100% increase in payment transaction volume and revenue, counts more than 3,500 customers, including Facebook, Spotify, Airbnb, Groupon, Evernote and Booking.com.
https://www.adyen.com
https://www.adyen.com/home/about-adyen/press-releases/250-million-funding-raised-for-growth-payments-platform.html
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o Palo Alto's Piccing Raises $3.6 Million, Launches Platform Globally
Palo Alto, Calif. -- Piccing, the developer of a social shopping platform with U.S. offices in Palo Alto, said on Tuesday it has raised $3.6 million in its first round of funding. Identities of the investors were not disclosed. The company also announced the formal global launch of its visually driven platform, which allows users to access, engage with and buy multiple items within an online image. Piccing now boasts 42 million members who have "picced" and curated more than 1.8 billion items to date. The company counts 334 brands as partners, including Nordstrom, Armani, Booking.com, Swarovski, Zappos, Benefit Cosmetics and Oakley.
http://www.piccing.com
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/piccing-announces-36m-series-a-funding-launches-globally-enabling-consumers-to-picc-and-buy-items-directly-from-online-images-300010590.html
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o S.F.-Based Thoma Bravo Completes $2.4 Billion Deal for Compuware
San Francisco -- Thoma Bravo, the San Francisco-based private equity firm, said it has completed its $2.4 billion acquisition of Detroit-based Compuware, a developer of IT products for large businesses. Under the deal, first announced in September, the firm paid $10.75 a share. Compuware’s stock now has ceased trading on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CPWR." Bob Paul, the CEO of Compuware, said the close of the deal "marks an exciting outcome to what has been a multi-year business transformation" for the company.
http://www.compuware.com
http://www.thomabravo.com
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20141215006376/en/Thoma-Bravo-Completes-Take-Private-Acquisition-Compuware-Corporation#.VJCjxNLF_ng
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o San Francisco-Based Healthline Acquires DiabetesMine
San Francisco -- Healthline, a San Francisco-based provider of health information and technology tools, said it has acquired DiabetesMine, a consumer blog for the diabetes community. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Content from DiabetesMine, including articles, reviews, guest posts, interviews and videos, will be integrated into Healthline.com, which draws more than 25 million visitors a month. "DiabetesMine fits in with Healthline’s mission perfectly," said Dean Stephens, the CEO of Healthline. "Our growth strategy for Healthline.com is to become the clear health information leader in key medical condition areas."
http://corp.healthline.com/
http://www.diabetesmine.com/
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/12/prweb12390799.htm
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o VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies Lands New Round of Funding
Saratoga, Calif. -- VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies, a Saratoga-based developer of implantable miniature telescope devices used in patients with macular degeneration, said on Tuesday that it has raised an unspecified amount in a new round of venture funding. The company said that unspecified new and previous investors took part in the round, which it will use to double its sales team, expand marketing activities and accelerate market adoption of its implant and treatment program. The news comes two months after the FDA approved VisionCare's implant for patients as young as age 65 -- 10 years younger than previously allowed. The company also raised $15 million in debt financing from Life Sciences Alternative Funding in Sept. 2013.
http://www.visioncareinc.net
http://www.visioncareinc.net/press_releases/pr_1418746979
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(Redwood City, Calif.) Redwood City-based ThreatStream, developer of a web-based cyber security threat intelligence platform, has named Rick Wescott as its vice president of worldwide sales and Todd Helfrich as its director of federal sales. Wescott most recently served as vice president and general manager of public sector sales at ArcSight, which was acquired by HP in 2010. Helfrich, meanwhile, managed HP's Department of Homeland Security account on the enterprise security side of the business.
http://threatstream.com/news-events/press/threatstream-appoints-rick-wescott-as-vice-president-worldwide-sales.-adds-federal-sales-director
(San Francisco) A week after initially raising more than $750 million in its initial public offering (IPO), San Francisco-based Lending Club, developer of an online marketplace connecting borrowers and investors, said on Tuesday it has sold an additional 8.7 million shares to underwriters exercising overallotment options. All told, the company sold 66.7 million shares for $15 each, raising just over $1 billion.
http://ir.lendingclub.com/corporateprofile.aspx?iid=4213397
(Mountain View, Calif.) Mountain View-based Synopsys, a developer of electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor technology, on Tuesday named Janice Chaffin to its board of directors. Chaffin has held several senior executive positions with Symantec, most recently as group president of its consumer business unit from 2007-2013.
http://news.synopsys.com/2014-12-16-Synopsys-Appoints-Janice-Chaffin-to-Board-of-Directors
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> Chief Information Officer - Washoe County, Nevada
Reporting to the Assistant County Manager, the CIO will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Technology Services Department and provide guidance and support to the Information Technology Advisory Committee. As the Department Director, the CIO will oversee a staff of 75 employees in deploying, utilizing, and leveraging information technology to enhance productivity, broaden the capabilities, and reduce the operating costs of Washoe County government. A Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of progressively responsible management experience managing IT services is required. Salary range is $109,886 to $142,834 DOQ plus excellent executive benefits. Detailed brochure available at www.ralphandersen.com Confidential inquiries to (916) 630-4900. Send cover letter, resume, and current compensation to apply@ralphandersen.com prior to December 5, 2014.
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> IT Services Department Manager, Turlock Irrigation District
Nestled between the awe-inspiring Sierra Nevada and the greater Bay Area, the Chief Financial Officer for the Turlock Irrigation District (TID) is conducting a national search to find an experienced Information Technology Services Department Manager. Ideal candidates will be highly skilled technology professionals. The successful candidate must have a proven and verifiable track record with providing technology solutions for leveraging existing systems and transitioning TID to a more integrated, contemporary, state-of-the-art technology organization with significantly improved technology applications to support all aspects of the public utilities administrative (finance, personnel, customer billing, and customer service) and operational needs. A Bachelor’s degree and at least ten (10) years of progressive experience with at least three (3) years of management experience required. Salary to $151,434. Interested candidate should email their resume and compelling cover letter to apply@ralphandersen.com This position is open until filled; First review of resumes will begin 12/5/14. Detailed brochure available at www.ralphandersen.com Confidential inquires to Robert Burg at 916/630-4900.
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> Senior Manager, External Reporting - Mode Media, Brisbane CA
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Current Analysis is seeking to recruit a Senior Analyst to join the Consumer Services US team contributing to Current Analysis' existing capabilities and coverage in the US mobile, fixed and converged providers of consumer’s services. The ideal candidate will have exceptional knowledge of the key US wireless players, service portfolios and strategies, with strong knowledge in the following areas: Mobile data, WiFi calling, carrier-OTT partnerships, the MVNO competitive landscape and emerging innovation in the areas of carrier-branded VAS. Qualified candidates should have relevant market knowledge as well as a proven ability to analyze companies their services portfolios and corporate marketing positions. 5+ years professional experience as an analyst, technical writer, journalist, marketing or product management in IT, telecoms or related fields. Experience in tracking and analyzing Consumer Services in the US. Proven written, verbal and interpersonal skills in English required. Proven public event and/or sales presentation experience. Effective prioritization and time management skills. Able to work independently from home office and travel moderately within the US. Bachelor’s Degree required. Current Analysis offers competitive compensation packages and benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401(k). We are an Equal Employment Opportunity organization. To learn more about Current Analysis, please visit us at www.currentanalysis.com Send resumes to ieppolito@currentanalysis.com
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> Human Services Agency IT Director - City and County of San Francisco
Seeking dynamic leader to manage $22.5 million division budget and staff of 75. An exciting civil service career opportunity to match system management expertise to improve client’s quality of life and customer experience through technology. Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years of increasingly responsible experience with at least 3 years of management experience is required. Salary range up to $174,382 plus outstanding benefits and retirement. Detailed brochure available at www.ralphandersen.com Confidential inquires welcomed to Robert Burg at (916) 630-4900. Apply online at http://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=PBT&R2=0942&R3=063112
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