Rigetti raises $64M for quantum computing

Rigetti Computing, a developer of hardware and software for quantum computing, has raised $64 million in funding rounds led by Andreessen Horowitz and Vy Capital. Berkeley, Calif.-based Rigetti plans to use the money to hire people, build out its cloud-based quantum computing platform and invest in manufacturing infrastructure.

BuzzFeed considers IPO in 2018

Buzzfeed, the media site known for viral cat videos, celebrity news, and the occasional news scoop, is considering going public in 2018, according to an Axios report citing industry sources. To date, the New York-based company has raised about $446 million in venture and growth financing.

Unicorns hungriest after turning three

Unicorn startups have a history of growth through acquisitions. But when do they start buying? A Crunchbase News analysis of unicorn acquisition habits shows that most do not implement an M&A strategy until three years after founding. They make the most acquisitions between years three and seven.

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Picnic

100M EUR / Venture

Picnic is an online supermarket that delivers groceries. The Amsterdam-based company will use the funding to further expand in the Netherlands.

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Amsterdam NLD · Shopping

Founders:

Michiel Muller, Joris Beckers

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NPM Capital (Lead), Finci, Hoyberg, + 1 more

Rigetti Quantum Computing

$40M / Series B

Rigetti Computing develops commercial quantum computing systems. The Berkeley, Calif.-based company has raised $69M in total funding to date.

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Berkeley · Software · Hardware · Big Data

Founders:

Chad Rigetti

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Vy Capital (Lead), AME Cloud Ventures, Continuity Fund, + 4 more

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$35M / Series C

MasterClass offers online classes from experts and renowned instructors. The San Francisco-based company plans to expand by adding a business category.

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San Francisco · Digital Media · Education · Internet

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David Rogier, Aaron Rasmussen

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IVP (Institutional Venture Partners) (Lead), Javelin Venture Partners, Sam Lessin, + 7 more

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