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Symphony: This $1.4 Billion Company Is Ramping Up To Become A Fintech Juggernaut

Rivian Automotive Is Using Second-Life Batteries To Support Energy Independence In Puerto Rico

YouTube Launches AR Beauty Try-On For Virtually Trying On Makeup

By Annie Baker ● June 20, 2019

YouTube has announced a new AR Beauty Try-On feature that allows viewers to try on makeup virtually.

Security Risk Monitoring Platform SecurityScorecard Raises $50 Million

By Noah Long ● June 20, 2019

Rapidly growing security ratings company SecurityScorecard announced it raised $50 million in Series D funding led by Riverwood Capital.

Custom Audience Solutions Company Dstillery Raises $5.9 Million

By Noah Long ● June 20, 2019

Dstillery -- a leading custom audience solutions partner for agencies and brands -- has raised $5.9 million in funding led by NewSpring Capital.

BlackThorn Therapeutics Secures $76 Million To Develop AI-Based Personalized Medicine For Mental Health

By Dan Anderson ● June 20, 2019

Clinical-stage neurobehavioral health company BlackThorn Therapeutics announced it raised $76 million in Series B funding.

Enterprise Visitor Management Company Traction Guest Closes $13 Million

By Noah Long ● June 20, 2019

Enterprise visitor management company Traction Guest announced it closed $13 million in Series A funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners.

Osmosis: How This Company Is Facilitating Medical Education

By Annie Baker ● June 20, 2019

Leading health education platform company Osmosis recently raised a Series A round and hit 1 million YouTube subscribers.

Anvl: This Indianapolis-Based Safety Software Company Plans To Expand With New Funding Round

By Amit Chowdhry ● June 20, 2019

Indianapolis, Indiana-based workforce-first safety software company Anvl announced it raised $2 million

Intelligent Payments Company Payveris Raises $7 Million

By Dan Anderson ● June 20, 2019

Payveris, a company that developed an open API cloud-based MoveMoney Platform, announced it raised $7 million.

India-Based Bounce Secures $72 Million At More Than $200 Million Valuation

By Annie Baker ● June 20, 2019

India-based bike rental company Bounce announced that it raised $72 million in Series C funding led by B Capital and Falcon Edge.

Accenture’s Acquisition Of Deja vu Security: Details You Should Know About

By Amit Chowdhry ● June 19, 2019

Accenture recently announced it acquired “Security of Things” company Deja vu Security. These are the details behind the deal.

Automated Phishing Prevention Company IRONSCALES Raises $15 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● June 19, 2019

Tel Aviv, Israel-based automated phishing prevention provider IRONSCALES announced recently that it raised $15 million in Series B.

Collective Health Secures $205 Million Led By SoftBank Vision Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● June 19, 2019

Health benefits solution company Collective Health announced it raised $205 million in funding led by SoftBank Vision Fund.

Why AppOnboard Acquired Buildbox

By Noah Long ● June 19, 2019

Leading no-code mobile app design and development platform company AppOnboard recently acquired Buildbox. These are the details behind the deal.

Pay4Education: How This Company Helps People Make Informed College Finance Choices

By Noah Long ● June 19, 2019

Springfield, Massachusetts-based fintech company Pay4Education announced it raised $575,000 in funding led by Springfield Venture Fund

Testim: This AI-Based Software Testing Startup Has Grown 700% In Under Two Years

By Annie Baker ● June 19, 2019

Leading AI-based software testing provider Testim announced it raised $10 million in Series B funding. With this round, Testim raised $19.5 million total.

Gympass Raises $300 Million At A Valuation Of More Than $1 Billion

By Dan Anderson ● June 19, 2019

Gympass, one of the largest corporate fitness platforms, announced that it has raised $300 million in funding at a valuation of more than $1 billion.

CyberScout Names Jennifer Leuer As CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● June 19, 2019

Scottsdale, Arizona-based identity theft company CyberScout announced it named former Experian executive Jennifer Leuer as CEO of the company.

How Purigen Biosystems Is Redefining Nucleic Acid Sample Preparation

By Annie Baker ● June 19, 2019

Purigen Biosystems, a provider of next-generation technologies for extracting nucleic acids from biological samples, announced it raised $26.4 million

Managed Detection and Response Company CRITICALSTART Secures $40 Million

By Noah Long ● June 19, 2019

CRITICALSTART, a managed detection and response company, announced it raised a sizeable $40 million minority investment from growth equity firm Sagemount.

Prelude Therapeutics Closes $60 Million To Develop Drugs Targeting Drivers Of Cancer Cell Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● June 19, 2019

Wilmington, Delaware-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Prelude Therapeutics has raised $60 million in funding

Cloud-Based Healthcare Credential Verification Company CredSimple Raises $14 Million

By Annie Baker ● June 18, 2019

Cloud-based healthcare credential verification organization CredSimple has closed $14 million in Series B funding led by Questa Capital.

Autonomous Medical Coding Company Nym Closes $6 Million

By Noah Long ● June 18, 2019

Autonomous medical coding technology provider Nym announced it secured $6 million in seed funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners.

Predictive Software Engagement Platform Company Simpo Raises $4.5 Million

By Dan Anderson ● June 18, 2019

Predictive software engagement platform company Simpo announced it raised $4.5 million in seed funding led by Redpoint Ventures.

Legacy: This Harvard Innovation Labs Startup Is Addressing The Core Problems That Affect Male Fertility

By Amit Chowdhry ● June 18, 2019

Legacy is a Harvard Innovation Labs startup that is addressing the core problems with male fertility that recently raised $1.5 million led by Bain Capital.

AllyO To Expand Its Recruiting Solutions And AI Team With New Funding Round

By Amit Chowdhry ● June 18, 2019

End-to-end AI recruiting platform AllyO recently announced it raised $45 million in Series B funding to expand its recruiting solutions.

Why Google Likely Unveiled The Pixel 4 Several Months Ahead Of Launch

By Amit Chowdhry ● June 18, 2019

Google recently did the unexpected and unveiled the Pixel 4 well ahead of schedule. So why did Google unveil the Pixel 4 design now? Here's our guesses.

Acer Chromebook 15 Pros and Cons

By Annie Baker ● June 18, 2019

Acer's Chromebook 15 is an alright budget machine with a big 15.6-inch screen and a brushed aluminum finish.

Helium, A P2P Wireless Company Founded By Amir Haleem And Shawn Fanning, Raises $15 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● June 17, 2019

Helium is a peer-to-peer wireless company founded by Amir Haleem and Shawn Fanning that recently raised $15 million in Series C led by USV and Multicoin.

Vade Secure Is Entering A €70 Million Financing Agreement With General Catalyst

By Noah Long ● June 17, 2019

France-based predictive email defense Vade Secure is entering a €70 million financing agreement with General Catalyst.

Insurance Technology Platform Hi Marley Raises $8.7 Million

By Noah Long ● June 17, 2019

Insurance tech company Hi Marley announced it raised $8.7 million in Series A funding led by True Ventures. And Underscore VC joined this round.

Symphony: This $1.4 Billion Company Is Ramping Up To Become A Fintech Juggernaut

Rivian Automotive Is Using Second-Life Batteries To Support Energy Independence In Puerto Rico

YouTube Launches AR Beauty Try-On For Virtually Trying On Makeup

Security Risk Monitoring Platform SecurityScorecard Raises $50 Million

Custom Audience Solutions Company Dstillery Raises $5.9 Million

BlackThorn Therapeutics Secures $76 Million To Develop AI-Based Personalized Medicine For Mental Health

Enterprise Visitor Management Company Traction Guest Closes $13 Million

Osmosis: How This Company Is Facilitating Medical Education

Anvl: This Indianapolis-Based Safety Software Company Plans To Expand With New Funding Round

Intelligent Payments Company Payveris Raises $7 Million

India-Based Bounce Secures $72 Million At More Than $200 Million Valuation

Accenture’s Acquisition Of Deja vu Security: Details You Should Know About

Automated Phishing Prevention Company IRONSCALES Raises $15 Million

Collective Health Secures $205 Million Led By SoftBank Vision Fund

Why AppOnboard Acquired Buildbox

Pay4Education: How This Company Helps People Make Informed College Finance Choices

Testim: This AI-Based Software Testing Startup Has Grown 700% In Under Two Years

Gympass Raises $300 Million At A Valuation Of More Than $1 Billion

CyberScout Names Jennifer Leuer As CEO

How Purigen Biosystems Is Redefining Nucleic Acid Sample Preparation

Managed Detection and Response Company CRITICALSTART Secures $40 Million

Prelude Therapeutics Closes $60 Million To Develop Drugs Targeting Drivers Of Cancer Cell Growth

Cloud-Based Healthcare Credential Verification Company CredSimple Raises $14 Million

Autonomous Medical Coding Company Nym Closes $6 Million

Predictive Software Engagement Platform Company Simpo Raises $4.5 Million

Legacy: This Harvard Innovation Labs Startup Is Addressing The Core Problems That Affect Male Fertility

AllyO To Expand Its Recruiting Solutions And AI Team With New Funding Round

Why Google Likely Unveiled The Pixel 4 Several Months Ahead Of Launch

Acer Chromebook 15 Pros and Cons

Helium, A P2P Wireless Company Founded By Amir Haleem And Shawn Fanning, Raises $15 Million

Vade Secure Is Entering A €70 Million Financing Agreement With General Catalyst

Insurance Technology Platform Hi Marley Raises $8.7 Million

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