FIRE1, an Irish start-up developing a digital remote monitoring technology for patients at risk of heart failure, has secured €40m in its biggest financing round to date. This series C brought in new European investors, including Gilde Healthcare, GIMV and Seventure.

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Medical Device Deals Update column is a survey of recent medtech M&A, alliance, and financing activity. This month’s column covers deals announced March-April 2016.

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Venture Funding Deals column provides a comprehensive monthly review of emerging life science companies that have received venture funding, including companies within the In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals sectors. This month’s column covers deals announced March through April 2016.

New Enterprise Associates surprised some by locking down $3.1 billion in new capital during a tight fundraising climate. General partner David Mott and partner Justin Klein share the firm’s investment approach.