Blockchain intelligence firm Elliptic raises $5 million Series A

Blockchain intelligence firm Elliptic today announced a $5 million Series A funding round led by Paladin Capital Group, with participation from Santander InnoVentures, KRW Schindler, Digital Currency Group, and existing investor, Octopus Ventures. Christopher Steed, Managing Director of Paladin Capital Group, will join Elliptic’s board of directors alongside Octopus Ventures, and Santander InnoVentures will join as a board observer.

10x Genomics Completes $55 Million Series C Financing

10x Genomics, a company focused on improving and broadening the application of genomic information today announced the close of a $55 million Series C financing. The financing round was led by Fidelity Management & Research Company and included additional new investors Softbank and JS Capital Management LLC, alongside founding investors Venrock, Foresite Capital, and Paladin Capital.

Accenture and Endgame Form Alliance to Help Organizations Hunt, Block and Remove Cyber Adversaries

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) formed a new alliance relationship with Endgame Inc. – a provider of cybersecurity software solutions to actively hunt adversaries – to integrate the company’s sophisticated capabilities with Accenture’s cyber defense services. As part of the relationship, Accenture has also taken an equity position in Endgame. Terms of the investment were not disclosed.