Roam Robotics announced $12 million in Series A funding, led by Yamaha Motor Co. The company says it builds “robotic exoskeletons to enhance strength, speed and endurance for everyday people as they live, work and play.” Boost VC, Menlo Ventures and Venture Investment Associates also participated in the round.
Tock, a global platform for restaurant and winery reservations, raised $9.5 million in a round led by Valor Equity Partners and Origin Ventures. The start-up manages reservations and seatings for restaurants, similar to OpenTable or Resy, but applies the technology to pop-up shops and event-based businesses as well.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and Ashton Kutcher’s venture fund Sound Ventures were among the backers in a $2 million seed round in LearnLux, a digital financial wellness platform. The start-up offers customized financial services platforms for businesses and employers as a means to reduce stress in the workplace.
Facebook invested $1 million in CodePath.org, a nonprofit that provides computer science education to female and minority students at universities around the country. Since launching its university program three years ago, CodePath.org has taught 1,700 students across 30 universities.
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