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Apple Card Is Now Available For All US Customers

Enterprise AI Intelligence Company H2O.ai Raises $72.5 Million

Fearless Fund Deploys $5 Million To Grow Women Of Color Owned Businesses

By Annie Baker ● August 22, 2019

Fearless Fund, a venture firm that invests in women of color led businesses, announced it is deploying $5 million to help entrepreneurs.

Flyhomes Raises $141 Million To Make The Home Buying Process Simpler

By Dan Anderson ● August 22, 2019

Flyhomes, a Seattle-based startup reinventing the home buying process, announced it raised $141 million in a new round of funding.

Cleo Capital Secures $3.5 Million To Invest In Female Scouts Looking For The Next Big Thing

By Amit Chowdhry ● August 22, 2019

Cleo Capital announced that it raised $3.5 million to invest in female scouts who are looking for emerging businesses to invest in.

Twitter Hires Lightwell Team To Work On Conversations Initiative

By Amit Chowdhry ● August 21, 2019

Twitter has announced that it has hired the team behind Lightwell. And the Lightwell team will work on Twitter's conversations initiative.

Samba TV Acquires Axwave: Details About The Deal You Should Know

By Dan Anderson ● August 21, 2019

Samba TV, a leading provider of global TV data and audience analytics, announced it acquired Axwave through a combination of cash and stock.

Starship Technologies: $40 Million Funding And 100 University Campus Expansion Plan

By Amit Chowdhry ● August 21, 2019

Starship Technologies, a leading autonomous delivery service, announced it raised $40 million in Series A funding.

DoorDash Buys Autonomous Driving Company Scotty Labs

By Annie Baker ● August 21, 2019

DoorDash announced it has acquired an autonomous driving company called Scotty Labs. The terms of the deal were undisclosed.

Homeis: A Digital Platform For Immigrant Communities Has Raised $12 Million

By Noah Long ● August 21, 2019

Homeis, a digital platform for immigrant communities around the world, announced it raised $12 million in Series A led by Canaan and Spark Capital.

Apple’s Former Head Of Siri William Stasior Joins Microsoft

By Amit Chowdhry ● August 21, 2019

William Stasior, the former head of Apple Siri, is joining Microsoft’s artificial intelligence division. Stasior will be reporting to Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott.

Capacity Raises $13.2 Million To Build On Its Cloud-Based AI System

By Dan Anderson ● August 21, 2019

Capacity announced it has introduced a secure and AI-native knowledge-sharing platform and that it raised $13.2 million in Series B.

Tala: $110 Million Series D Funding At More Than $750 Million Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● August 21, 2019

Tala -- a company that provides a credit profile to provide uncollateralized loans to people in emerging markets -- raised $110 million.

Marketplace Real Estate Lender Fund That Flip Raises $11 Million

By Dan Anderson ● August 21, 2019

Fintech platform and marketplace lender of residential real estate loans Fund That Flip has raised $11 million.

Root Insurance: Ohio-Based Company Raises $350 Million Funding At $3.65 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● August 21, 2019

Ohio-based car insurance startup Root Insurance announced it has raised $350 million in a round of funding at a reported $3.65 billion valuation.

Mason: How This Mobile Infrastructure Company Is Now Valued At More Than $100 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● August 21, 2019

Mason, a provider of mobile infrastructure for smart hardware products, recently announced it raised $25 million at more than a $100 million valuation.

Herbivore: This Husband And Wife Team Just Raised $15 Million For Their Non-Toxic Skincare Brand

By Annie Baker ● August 21, 2019

Herbivore -- a Seattle-based GMO free skincare brand founded by a husband and wife team -- announced it raised $15 million.

Why Resolve Is Acquiring FixStream for $24 Million

By Annie Baker ● August 21, 2019

Leading IT automation and orchestration platform Resolve Systems announced it raised FixStream for $24 million.

IP Licensing Platform Company Brainbase Raises $3 Million

By Dan Anderson ● August 21, 2019

Brainbase -- the makers of IP licensing platforms Brainbase Assist and Marketplace -- announced it raised $3 million in seed funding.

Blooma Announces $2.75 Million Seed Round For Fueling AI-Driven Loan Origination

By Noah Long ● August 21, 2019

Blooma, this company that reduces the time, cost, and risk associated with commercial loan origination using AI, announced it raised $2.75 million.

MPOWER Financing Secures $100 Million From Goldman Sachs

By Dan Anderson ● August 20, 2019

Fintech and educational loan provider MPOWER Financing announced it raised a $100 million loan facility from Goldman Sachs.

Why Publicis Groupe Acquired Rauxa

By Annie Baker ● August 20, 2019

Advertising and PR giant Publicis Groupe announced it acquired Rauxa -- which is a full-service marketing agency.

OpenGate Capital Buys InRule And Names Damian Blazy As Principal

By Amit Chowdhry ● August 20, 2019

Private equity firm OpenGate Capital announced it acquired InRule Technology and named Damian Blazy as principal.

IAC Acquires Open Travel Nursing Job Platform NurseFly

By Amit Chowdhry ● August 20, 2019

IAC has announced that it is acquiring NurseFly, which is a marketplace targeting the $17 billion temporary healthcare staffing industry.

ShareChat: This India-Based Social Media Company Just Raised $100 Million In Round Led By Twitter

By Amit Chowdhry ● August 20, 2019

India-based social media platform ShareChat recently announced it raised $100 million in funding led by Twitter at a reported $650 million valuation.

AU10TIX: $60 Million Funding At $260 Million Valuation

By Annie Baker ● August 20, 2019

Cloud-based ID verification and authentication platform AU10TIX recently announced it raised $60 million in minority investment from TPG Tech Adjacencies.

S’well Rolls Out New Vacuum-Insulated Food Containers

By Amit Chowdhry ● August 20, 2019

S’well -- the company known for pioneering the fashion hydration accessory -- has announced it launched new vacuum-insulated food containers.

Local Celebrities, Investors, And Executives Buy Stake In Seattle Sounders

By Amit Chowdhry ● August 20, 2019

A group of local Seattle celebrities, investors, and executives have bought a major stake in the Major League Soccer team Seattle Sounders.

India-Based Social Commerce Company Meesho Raises $125 Million

By Annie Baker ● August 20, 2019

India-based online marketplace Meesho announced it closed $125 million in funding led by Naspers. Facebook and several existing investors also joined.

Game Development Company Singularity 6 Secures $16.5 Million

By Dan Anderson ● August 20, 2019

Game development studio Singularity 6 announced that it recently raised $16.5 million in Series A funding.

AtriCure Buying SentreHEART For Up To $300 Million: Details About The Deal You Should Know

By Noah Long ● August 20, 2019

AtriCure -- a leading innovator in treatments for atrial fibrillation and left atrial appendage management -- is acquiring SentreHEART for up to $300 million.

YouTube AR Beauty Try-On Feature Can Now Be Used In A New Video Featuring M·A·C Cosmetics

By Annie Baker ● August 19, 2019

YouTube's new AR Beauty Try-On feature can now be used in a video created in collaboration between M·A·C Cosmetics and Roxette Arisa Howe.

Apple Card Is Now Available For All US Customers

Enterprise AI Intelligence Company H2O.ai Raises $72.5 Million

Fearless Fund Deploys $5 Million To Grow Women Of Color Owned Businesses

Flyhomes Raises $141 Million To Make The Home Buying Process Simpler

Cleo Capital Secures $3.5 Million To Invest In Female Scouts Looking For The Next Big Thing

Twitter Hires Lightwell Team To Work On Conversations Initiative

Samba TV Acquires Axwave: Details About The Deal You Should Know

Starship Technologies: $40 Million Funding And 100 University Campus Expansion Plan

DoorDash Buys Autonomous Driving Company Scotty Labs

Homeis: A Digital Platform For Immigrant Communities Has Raised $12 Million

Apple’s Former Head Of Siri William Stasior Joins Microsoft

Capacity Raises $13.2 Million To Build On Its Cloud-Based AI System

Tala: $110 Million Series D Funding At More Than $750 Million Valuation

Marketplace Real Estate Lender Fund That Flip Raises $11 Million

Root Insurance: Ohio-Based Company Raises $350 Million Funding At $3.65 Billion Valuation

Mason: How This Mobile Infrastructure Company Is Now Valued At More Than $100 Million

Herbivore: This Husband And Wife Team Just Raised $15 Million For Their Non-Toxic Skincare Brand

Why Resolve Is Acquiring FixStream for $24 Million

IP Licensing Platform Company Brainbase Raises $3 Million

Blooma Announces $2.75 Million Seed Round For Fueling AI-Driven Loan Origination

MPOWER Financing Secures $100 Million From Goldman Sachs

Why Publicis Groupe Acquired Rauxa

OpenGate Capital Buys InRule And Names Damian Blazy As Principal

IAC Acquires Open Travel Nursing Job Platform NurseFly

ShareChat: This India-Based Social Media Company Just Raised $100 Million In Round Led By Twitter

AU10TIX: $60 Million Funding At $260 Million Valuation

S’well Rolls Out New Vacuum-Insulated Food Containers

Local Celebrities, Investors, And Executives Buy Stake In Seattle Sounders

India-Based Social Commerce Company Meesho Raises $125 Million

Game Development Company Singularity 6 Secures $16.5 Million

AtriCure Buying SentreHEART For Up To $300 Million: Details About The Deal You Should Know

YouTube AR Beauty Try-On Feature Can Now Be Used In A New Video Featuring M·A·C Cosmetics

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