Vela Scores $6 Million

Vela Systems, a Somerville, Mass.-based maker of software that streamlines field administration for the AEC (architecture, engineering & construction) industry, has raised $6 million in Series A funding. Commonwealth Capital Ventures and GrandBanks Capital co-led the deal, and were joined by seed backers CommonAngels, Launchpad Venture Group and individual angels. www.velasystems.com