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Nest Labs, a Palo Alto, Calif.-based maker of smart home devices like thermostats and smoke detectors, is raising upwards of $150 million in a new VC round that would value the company north of $2 billion, according to Re/code.DSTis expected to lead the round, with return backers including Google Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Generation Investment Management, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Shasta Ventures and Venrock.www.nest.com
Didi Dache, a Chinese taxi-booking app, has raised $100 million in Series C funding fromCITIC Capital($60m) and existing investors likeTencent($30m), according to a Chinese media report.www.xiaojukeji.com
Alexar Therapeutics Inc., a developer of liver x receptor agonists for both systemic and local use, has raised $21.5 million in Series A funding. The company was formed by NeXeption LLC, while the investment was co-led byNew Science VenturesandThird Point Ventures. Palo Alto Investors also participated.www.alexartx.com
Agilis Biotherapeutics LLC, a New York-based synthetic biology-based company focused on rare genetic diseases, has raised $8 million in new VC funding. The company also announced a partnership withIntrexon Corp.(NYSE: XON), in order to develop a treatment for Friedreich's ataxia.www.agilisbio.com
Floored, a New York-based provider of 3D data capture and visualization solutions for the real estate, architecture, interior design and furniture industries, has raised $5.26 million in Series A funding.RRE Venturesled the round, and was joined by Greycroft Partners and return backers Two Sigma Ventures, Lerer Ventures, and Felicis Ventures.www.floored.com
Retrofit, a Chicago-based provider of weight loss programs, has raised $5 million in Series B funding.Cambia Health Solutionsled the round, and was joined by return backer DFJ. The company previously raised more than $8 million.www.retrofitme.com
Breaker, a producer and distributor of mobile video entertainment, has raised $2 million in seed funding. Japan'sDream Incubator Inc.led the round, and was joined by Siemer Ventures.www.brkr.jp
AirVend, a Provo, Utah-based maker of cashless touchscreen devices for vending machines that will aid in nutrition disclosure regulations, has raised $1.2 million in seed funding.365 Retail Marketsled the round, and was joined by PS27 Ventures.www.air-vend.com
KIK Custom Products Inc., a portfolio company ofCIC Capital Partners, has acquired the consumer business ofChemtura Corp.(NYSE: CHMT) for $300 million.www.kikcorp.com
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