Smart glass maker View raises $100M

View, a developer of dynamic glass for buildings, has raised $100 million in new funding, with half coming from TIAA Investments. Milpitas, Calif.-based View’s glass tints automatically in response to outdoor conditions or can be adjusted using a mobile device.

Electrolux buys cookware startup Anova

Anova, maker of a home gadget for sous vide cooking, is being acquired by appliance company Electrolux for $115 million up front and up to $135 million in milestone payments. San Francisco-based Anova started out with a campaign on Kickstarter three years ago, where it raised $1.8 million.

Crunchies honor Spectacles, Pokemon GO, Slack and more

Trophies went out Monday to winners of the 10th annual Crunchies Awards Top honors went to nominees in eleven categories, including Snapchat Spectacles for best hardware, Slack for best startup, Pokemon GO for best app, and others. See our list of finalists here.

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$45M / Series C

Desktop Metal develops desktop 3D printers that make metal objects. The Burlington, Mass.-based company has raised $97M in total funding to date.

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Cambridge · Precious Metals · 3D Printing · 3D Technology

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