IoT security startup Particle raises $40M in Series C

Particle,a platform for Internet of Things devices, has raised $40 million in its latest round of funding.
Qualcomm Venturesand Energy Impact Partners led the Series C raise, with backing from existing investors including Root Ventures, Bonfire Ventures, Industry Ventures, Spark Capital, Green D Ventures, Counterpart Ventures and SOSV.
With its latest round of funding, Particle has raised $81 million to date.
The San Francisco-based startup provides the back-end for its customers to bring Intern