Deals
KKR to raise GBP1.5 billion in Pets at Home IPO
UK-based pet retailer Pets at Home will be put up for an initial public offering by American multinational private equity firm KKR & Co LP. Said listing would be worth GBP1.5 billion.
FoundationDB closes USD17 million for data storage engine
Virginia-based tech startup FoundationDB raised USD17 million in a financing round led by Sutter Hill to be used for the expansion of its reliable database project.
SmartThings raises USD12.5 million in Series A funding
SmartThings received USD12.5 million in a Series A financing round led by Greylock and Highland Capital for its hub that allows smart devices to communicate with each other.
Hotel chain Extended Stay America IPO priced at $20 per share
Hotel chain Extended Stay America Inc raised $566 million after its initial public offering was priced at $20 per share, the mid-point of its expected range.