Marketing intelligence and analytics company Beckon has raised $8 million in a Series A round of funding. August Capital and Canaan Partners participated in the investment, which brings the total capital raised by the company to $10 million to date.

Electronic cash transaction network PayNearMe has closed a $20 million round of financing led by GSV Capital. August Capital, Khosla Ventures, Maveron and True Ventures also participated in the round. PayNearMe says it will use the funds to continue expansion into existing categories, while launching into new vertical markets.

Eat Club has raised a $5 million Series A funding led by August Capital with participation from First Round Capital, Siemer Ventures, Great Oaks Venture...

Mobile marketing solutions company Urban Airship has secured $25 million in funding from August Capital, as well as existing investors Foundry Group, Intel Capital,...