Fitbit, maker of a wearable device that measures health and physical activity, has raised $43 million in new venture capital funding. Softbank Capital led the round, and was joined by Qualcomm Ventures, SAP Ventures and return backers Foundry Group and True Ventures. Read more
AvantCredit, a Chicago-based online platform for personal loans of between $1,000 and $10,000 to near-prime customers, has raised $20 million in Series B funding from return backers August Capitaland Victory Park Capital. The company previously raised over $9 million in VC funding, plus a $25 million credit facility. www.avantcredit.com
StyleSaint, a Los Angeles-based “technology-fueled apparel brand,” has raised $4.3 million in Series A funding from General Catalyst Partners and e.Ventures. www.stylesaint.com
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