Trump holding roundtable with tech leaders
Donald Trump plans to meet with top technology leaders next week for a roundtable discussion at Trump Tower. Attendees reportedly include Oracle co-CEO Safra Catz and Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins. Invitations are coming from Peter Thiel, Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner, and chief of staff Reince Priebus.
Wing Venture Capital raises $250M
Early stage tech investor Wing Venture Capital has raised $250 million for Wing Two, its second fund. The Silicon Valley firm, founded by veteran VCs Gaurav Garg and Peter Wagner, focuses on technologies for businesses, including cloud, mobile and big data.
Sienna Biopharmaceuticals buys Creabilis
Sienna Biopharmaceuticals, a venture-backed developer of dermatology and aesthetics products, has acquired another VC-funded company, Creabilis, which makes topical treatments for common inflammatory skin conditions. The deal could be valued at upwards of $150 million if commercial milestones are met. Canterbury-based Creabilis previously raised over $40 million in venture and strategic funding.
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