WebLayers Inc., a Cambridge, Mass.-based provider of automated SOA governance software, has raised $7 million in Series C funding. Ascent Venture Partners led the deal, and was joined by return backers Cedar Fund and Veritas Venture Partners. www.weblayers.com
Ze-gen Inc., a Boston-based provider of gasification technology to convert municipal waste streams into synthetic natural gas and low emissions electrical energy, has raised $4.5 million in Series A funding. Flagship Ventures led the round, and was joined by VantagePoint Venture Partners. www.ze-gen.com
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP has opened an office in Boston. The office features 10 Boston-based partners from other firms, including lead partner John Hession, who previously was with McDermott Will & Emery. Lester Fagen joins from Goulston & Storrs, and will lead Cooley's business and tech practice in Boston, and its firm-wide private equity practice. Other […]
Tudou.com, a Chinese online video sharing site, has raised $19 million in Series C funding. Capital Today and General Catalyst Partners co-led the deal, and were joined by return backers Granite Global, IDG China, JAFCO Asia, KTB Ventures and JAIC. www.tudou.com
Mark Logic Corp., a San Mateo, Calif.-based provider of XML content servers, has raised $15 million in third-round funding. Return backers include Sequoia Capital and Lehman Brothers. The company has raised nearly $30 million in total VC funding since 2003. www.marklogic.com
DynaPump Inc., a Northridge, Calif.-based manufacturer of surface mounted artificial lift systems for the oil and gas industry, has raised $12 million in Series C funding. DFJ Element led the deal, and was joined by NGP Energy Technology Partners and return backer Chevron Technology Ventures. www.dynapumpinc.com
Skyhook Wireless Inc., a Boston
Inovawave Inc., an Austin, Texas-based maker of virtualization performance and management software, has raised $7.2 million in Series B funding. Matrix Partners led the deal, and was joined by return backer Silverton Partners. www.inovawave.com
NexGenix Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc., a New York-based developer drugs to treat neurofibromatosis and related sporadic tumors, has raised $3.9 million in Series B funding. No investor information was disclosed. www.nexgenixpharm.com
Valens Semiconductor Ltd., a Hertzlia, Israel-based maker of chips for transmitting audio and video in a home networking environment, has raised $7 million in Series A funding. Genesis Partners led the deal, and was joined by Magma Venture Partners. www.valens-semi.com