Business data provider Simply Measured has secured an $8 million venture round. The funding was led by Bessemer Venture Partners with MHS Capital and existing angels participating.

Online education marketplace Udemy has completed a $12 million Series B financing round led by Insight Venture Partners, with additional support from existing investors Lightbank, MHS Capital and Learn Capital. This brings bringing Udemy’s total funding to $16 million. The company has also announced the hiring of Dennis Yang as president and chief operating officer.

Software-as-a-service provider Bizible has raised a $1.7M Series A round of financing led by Madrona Venture Group. MHS Capital and Seattle angel investors also participated.

Community marketplace Thumbtack has raised a $4.5 million Series A financing. Founded in 2009, Thumbtack is a marketplace designed to help list, discover and book local services. The investment round was led by Javelin Venture Partners, with the additional participation of MHS Capital and Tim Draper. PRESS RELEASE Today we’re thrilled to announce some great [...]