News from Valhalla

January 2015 - Volume 45

Portfolio News

Gemalto finalizes the acquisition of SafeNet

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Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, announces the final closing of the acquisition of SafeNet, the worldwide leader in data and software protection, after approval by the relevant regulatory and antitrust authorities.

SafeNet will be integrated with Gemalto Payment & Identity segment and its contribution mainly consists of Platforms & Services activities.

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Qumulo Raises $40M in Series B Funding

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Qumulo, a stealth-mode enterprise data storage startup, announced hat it has closed a $40 million Series B funding round. The funding was led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) with participation from existing investors Highland Capital, Madrona Venture Group and Valhalla Partners. The Series B round brings Qumulo's total funding to $67 million.

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January News Stories

1.30.15
Seahawks v. Patriots: How do the fans measure up?
Interesting study by Valhalla startup PlaceIQ

1.28.15
Fishbowl Launches Next Generation Guest Analytics Platform
Integrates Analytics and Big Data Into Fishbowl's Flagship Marketing Platform

1.28.15
Here's How Marketers Are Using Mobile This Super Bowl
Derek Thompson, Chief Strategy Office at PlaceIQ, shares his thoughts

1.28.15
42% of Database Specialists Struggle to Manage NoSQL Solutions
Research Shows 78% of Database Decision Makers Want One Database to Support Both New & Traditional Data Types

1.27.15
Automated HealthCare Solutions Selects SolidFire's All-Flash Scale-Out Storage Platform
Maximizes Patient Care by Leveraging Solidfire's Scale-Out Design, Ability to Deliver Guaranteed Performance

1.26.15
Sean "Diddy" Combs' REVOLT TV Chooses Vubiquity To Deliver The Best Social Music Experience On Demand
VUBIQUITY to Provide Full Suite of VOD Services

1.20.15
BlueStripe Software Shows Record Growth in 2014
Boasting 300+% Growth in New System Installations

1.20.15
NCTC Taps Into Vubiquity's LiveVU Integrated Linear Platform
NCTC Members Gain Access to an Expansive Linear Digital TV Platform

1.16.15
Vubiquity Names Michele Edelman New EVP of Marketing and Communications
Ex-Warner Bros. Exec to Head Marketing and Communications

1.15.15
Videology Study: Canadian Consumers Viewing Behaviours Ahead of Marketing Strategies
Advertising strategies around online video have yet to mature

1.14.15
EnterpriseDB Rolls Out New Postgres Training and Developer Resources
Participants in EDB's Postgres Training Increased by 26% in 2014

1.13.15
Vubiquity Adds Ross Levinsohn to Board of Directors
Interim CEO at Yahoo brings a wealth of experience in media and consumer entertainment services

1.7.15
Dev Ganesan, Fishbowl's new president and chief executive officer
CEO discusses big data with The Washington Post

1.7.15
Luxury Auto Brands Shine on Social - by Shareablee
Luxury brands see more Facebook visitors, social media engagement

The Valhalla Team

Investment Staff

	Harry D'Andrea, Managing General Partner
	Dan Gordon, Technology Partner
	Kiran Hebbar, General Partner
	Randy Jacops, Venture Partner
	Hooks Johnston, General Partner
	Art Marks, Managing General Partner

Administrative Staff

	Claudia Bartz, Executive Assistant, Office Manager
	Sara Endicott, Executive Assistant
	Bibiana Speroni, Executive Assistant, Finance and Research

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