Armed with some data from our friends at CrunchBase, I broke down the largest global startup funding rounds for the month of October I have included some additional information such as industry, round type, a brief description of the company, investors in the round, company location, and total equity funding raised for the company to further the analysis.
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12. Redaptive $156.5M
Round: Venture
Description: San Francisco-based Redaptive is an Efficiency-as-a-Service tool for commercial and industrial customers. Founded by John Rhow and Ryan Martineau in 2013, Redaptive has now raised a total of $181.5M in total equity funding and is backed by investors that include CBRE Group, Engie, CarVal Investors, Linse Capital, and ENGIE New Ventures.
Investors in the round: CarVal Investors, CBRE Group, ENGIE New Ventures, Evergy Ventures, Linse Capital
Industry: Energy, Energy Efficiency, Real Estate, Renewable Energy, SaaS, Smart Building
Founders: John Rhow, Ryan Martineau
Founding year: 2013
Location: San Francisco
Total equity funding raised: $181.5M
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11. Tiantian Paiche $168.0M
Round: Series D
Description: Shanghai-based Tiantian Paiche is a Chinese online used-car trading platform. Founded by Weiwei Wang in 2014, Tiantian Paiche has now raised a total of $448.0M in total equity funding and is backed by investors that include Autohome, Hanfor (Beijing) Capital Management, Pagoda Investment, and Industrial Bank.
Investors in the round: Autohome
Industry: Automotive, E-Commerce, Online Portals
Founders: Weiwei Wang
Founding year: 2014
Location: Shanghai
Total equity funding raised: $448.0M
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10. Faire $170.0M
Round: Series E
Description: San Francisco-based Faire is a curated marketplace for local retailers to discover the best makers and brands to stock their stores risk-free. Founded by Daniele Perito, Jeffrey Kolovson, Marcelo Cortes, and Max Rhodes in 2016, Faire has now raised a total of $436.0M in total equity funding and is backed by investors that include Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital, Norwest Venture Partners, Khosla Ventures, and Y Combinator.
Investors in the round: D1 Capital Partners, Dragoneer Investment Group, DST Global, Forerunner Ventures, Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Norwest Venture Partners, Sequoia Capital, Y Combinator
Industry: E-Commerce, Marketplace, Retail, Retail Technology, Wholesale
Founders: Daniele Perito, Jeffrey Kolovson, Marcelo Cortes, Max Rhodes
Founding year: 2016
Location: San Francisco
Total equity funding raised: $436.0M
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9. ECARX ¥1.3B
Round: Series A
Description: Hangzhou-based ECARX is an intelligent traffic assistant for cars. Founded by Ziyu Shen in 2016, ECARX has now raised a total of ¥1.3B in total equity funding and is backed by investors that include Baidu, SIG China (SIG Asia Investments), and Yangtze River Industry Fund.
Investors in the round: Baidu, SIG China (SIG Asia Investments)
Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Automotive, Information Services
Founders: Ziyu Shen
Founding year: 2016
Location: Hangzhou
Total equity funding raised: ¥1.3B
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8. Arctic Wolf $200.0M
Round: Series E
Description: Eden Prairie-based Arctic Wolf help companies end cyber risk by providing security operations as a concierge service. Founded by Brian NeSmith and Kim Tremblay in 2012, Arctic Wolf has now raised a total of $348.2M in total equity funding and is backed by investors that include Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint, Viking Global Investors, Unusual Ventures, and DTCP.
Investors in the round: DTCP, Viking Global Investors
Industry: Cyber Security, Network Security, Software
Founders: Brian NeSmith, Kim Tremblay
Founding year: 2012
Location: Eden Prairie
Total equity funding raised: $348.2M
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8. Instacart $200.0M
Round: Venture
Description: San Francisco-based Instacart specializes in delivering groceries and home essentials from a variety of local stores. Founded by Apoorva Mehta, Brandon Leonardo, and Max Mullen in 2012, Instacart has now raised a total of $2.4B in total equity funding and is backed by investors that include FundersClub, Sequoia Capital, Canaan Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, and Initialized Capital.
Investors in the round: D1 Capital Partners, Valiant Peregrine Fund
Industry: Delivery, Delivery Service, E-Commerce, Grocery, Same Day Delivery
Founders: Apoorva Mehta, Brandon Leonardo, Max Mullen
Founding year: 2012
Location: San Francisco
Total equity funding raised: $2.4B
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8. Proterra $200.0M
Round: Series H
Description: Burlingame-based Proterra makes zero-emission, battery-electric buses that help eliminate fossil fuel dependency and reduce costs. Founded by Dale Hill and Ryan Popple in 2004, Proterra has now raised a total of $678.2M in total equity funding and is backed by investors that include Ulu Ventures, Greylock, Kleiner Perkins, Cowen Group, Hercules Capital, and Inc..
Investors in the round: Broadscale, Cowen Group, Generation Investment Management, Soros Fund Management
Industry: Automotive, Battery, Energy Storage, Manufacturing, Public Transportation, Renewable Energy
Founders: Dale Hill, Ryan Popple
Founding year: 2004
Location: Burlingame
Total equity funding raised: $678.2M
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8. MessageBird $200.0M
Round: Series C
Description: Amsterdam-based MessageBird is a cloud communications platform that connects enterprises to their global customers. Founded by Adriaan Mol and Robert Vis in 2011, MessageBird has now raised a total of $300.1M in total equity funding and is backed by investors that include Spark Capital, Y Combinator, Atomico, Accel, and NewView Capital.
Investors in the round: Accel, Atomico, Bonnier Ventures, Glynn Capital Management, LGT Lightstone, Longbow Capital, Mousse Partners, NewView Capital, Spark Capital, Y Combinator
Industry: Cloud Computing, Developer APIs, Enterprise Software, Messaging, Mobile, SMS, Telecommunications, VoIP
Founders: Adriaan Mol, Robert Vis
Founding year: 2011
Location: Amsterdam
Total equity funding raised: $300.1M
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8. Flash Express $200.0M
Round: Series D
Description: Bangkok-based Flash Express is a logistics and transportation company that operates a door-to-door pickup and delivery service. Founded by Di Weijie and Komsan Lee in 2017, Flash Express has now raised a total of $200.0M in total equity funding and is backed by investors that include Gaorong Capital, eWTP Technology & Innovation Fund, Krungsri Finnovate, Cloud Angel Fund, and PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company.
Investors in the round: Cloud Angel Fund, Durbell, eWTP Technology & Innovation Fund, Gaorong Capital, Krungsri Finnovate, PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company
Industry: Courier Service, Delivery Service, E-Commerce, Freight Service, Logistics, Transportation
Founders: Di Weijie, Komsan Lee
Founding year: 2017
Location: Bangkok
Total equity funding raised: $200.0M
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7. Unqork $207.0M
Round: Series C
Description: New York-based Unqork is a no-code enterprise application platform that helps companies build, deploy, and manage complex applications. Founded by Gary Hoberman in 2017, Unqork has now raised a total of $365.2M in total equity funding and is backed by investors that include Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, Broadridge, Eldridge, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Investors in the round: Aquiline Technology Growth, BlackRock, Broadridge, CapitalG, Eldridge, Fin Venture Capital, Goldman Sachs, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Schonfeld Strategic Advisors, Summerfield Capital Management, Sunley House Capital Management, World Innovation Lab (WiL)
Industry: Enterprise, Enterprise Applications, Financial Services, Insurance, Productivity Tools, SaaS, Software
Founders: Gary Hoberman
Founding year: 2017
Location: New York
Total equity funding raised: $365.2M
AlleyWatch’s exclusive coverage of this round: Unqork Pulls in Another $207M for its No-Code Platform to Build Enterprise Solutions
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6. Cazoo £240.0M
Round: Venture
Description: London-based Cazoo is a developer of an online used car marketplace designed to transform the way people buy, finance, or rent used cars. Founded by Alexander Edward Chesterman in 2018, Cazoo has now raised a total of $557.0M in total equity funding and is backed by investors that include Draper Esprit, BlackRock, General Catalyst, Octopus Ventures, and Fidelity Management and Research Company.
Investors in the round: BlackRock, D1 Capital Partners, dmg ventures, Durable Capital Partners, Fidelity Management and Research Company, General Catalyst, L Catterton, Mubadala Capital | Ventures US, Novator, The Spruce House Partnership
Industry: Automotive, Car Sharing, E-Commerce, Internet, Rental
Founders: Alexander Edward Chesterman
Founding year: 2018
Location: London
Total equity funding raised: $557.0M
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5. Zhenkunhang $315.0M
Round: Series E
Description: Shanghai-based Zhenkunhang is an e-commerce and industrial products distribution platform. Founded by Chen Long in 1996, Zhenkunhang has now raised a total of $689.0M in total equity funding and is backed by investors that include Tencent Holdings, Matrix Partners China, Tiger Global Management, Legend Capital, and Cowin Capital.
Investors in the round: China Structural Reform Fund, CIC Capital, Eastern Bell Capital, Matrix Partners China, Tencent Holdings, Xiamen C&D Corporation, YF Capital
Industry: E-Commerce, Internet
Founders: Chen Long
Founding year: 1996
Location: Shanghai
Total equity funding raised: $689.0M
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4. Scopely $340.0M
Round: Series E
Description: Culver City-based Scopely is an interactive entertainment and mobile games company. Founded by Ankur Bulsara, Eric Futoran, Eytan Elbaz, and Walter Driver in 2011, Scopely has now raised a total of $998.5M in total equity funding and is backed by investors that include BlackRock, Revolution, Science, BoxGroup, and e.ventures.
Investors in the round: Baillie Gifford, Battery Ventures, BlackRock, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, D1 Capital Partners, Declaration Partners, Eldridge, Greycroft, Highland Capital Partners, Moore Strategic Ventures, NewView Capital, Revolution Growth, Sands Capital Ventures, TSG Consumer Partners, Wellington Management
Industry: Digital Entertainment, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Online Games, Video Games
Founders: Ankur Bulsara, Eric Futoran, Eytan Elbaz, Walter Driver
Founding year: 2011
Location: Culver City
Total equity funding raised: $998.5M
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3. goPuff $380.0M
Round: Venture
Description: Philadelphia-based goPuff delivers everyday essentials, from cleaning supplies, home needs, and OTC medications to food and drinks in just minutes. Founded by Rafael Ilishayev and Yakir Gola in 2013, goPuff has now raised a total of $1.2B in total equity funding and is backed by investors that include e.ventures, Accel, D1 Capital Partners, SoftBank Vision Fund, and Luxor Capital Group.
Investors in the round: Accel, D1 Capital Partners, Luxor Capital Group, SoftBank Vision Fund
Industry: Consumer Software, Delivery Service, E-Commerce, Food Delivery, Internet, Logistics, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Retail Technology, Same Day Delivery
Founders: Rafael Ilishayev, Yakir Gola
Founding year: 2013
Location: Philadelphia
Total equity funding raised: $1.2B
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2. Dmall ¥2.8B
Round: Series C
Description: Haidian-based Dmall is an online-and-offline integration solution for brick-and-mortar retailers. Founded in 2015, Dmall has now raised a total of $527.8M in total equity funding and is backed by investors that include Tencent Holdings, IDG Capital, Lenovo Capital and Incubator Group (LCIG), Shenzhen Investment Holdings, and Industrial Bank.
Investors in the round: Futian Investment Holdings, Hengan International, IDG Capital, Industrial Bank, Lenovo Capital and Incubator Group (LCIG), Tencent Holdings, Tianya.cn
Industry: Food Delivery, Retail, Supply Chain Management
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Founding year: 2015
Location: Haidian
Total equity funding raised: $527.8M
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1. Yuanfudao $1.0B
Round: Series G
Description: Beijing-based Yuanfudao provides live courses and tutoring through an online platform. Founded by Shuai Ke, Xin Li, and Yong Li in 2012, Yuanfudao has now raised a total of $3.8B in total equity funding and is backed by investors that include Tencent Holdings, Temasek Holdings, GIC, IDG Capital, and Matrix Partners China.
Investors in the round: CPE, Danhe Capital, DCP Capital, DST Global, GIC, Greenwoods Investment, Ocean Link, Temasek Holdings, Trustbridge Partners
Industry: E-Learning, EdTech, Tutoring
Founders: Shuai Ke, Xin Li, Yong Li
Founding year: 2012
Location: Beijing
Total equity funding raised: $3.8B
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