Orbotix, a company that makes mobile device controlled robots, has raised $15.5 million from Shea Ventures, Grishin Robotics, and Foundry Group. The investment will also be used to continue the build out of hardware roadmaps, optimize the game mechanics needed for connected toys, and add accessory ecosystems to extend the play experience, says the company.

Workboard, a provider of execution intelligence applications for enterprise managers, has completed a $2.75 million Series A financing. Granite Ventures and Opus Capital co-led the investment with participation from Crosslink and Shea Ventures.

Digital publishing company Say Media has raised $27 million in a new financing round led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA), with participation from Shea Ventures...