Natera raises $55.5M series F round

Diagnostics company Natera Inc. (San Carlos, Calif.) raised $55.5 million in a series F round led by Sofinnova Ventures. Capital Research and Management; Franklin Templeton Investments; Jennison Associates; RA Capital; Healthcor Partners; and OrbiMed Advisors also participated.

Prior investors Sequoia Capital; Founders Fund; Claremont Creek Ventures; Lightspeed Venture Partners; and Harmony Partners did not participate. ...