Enterprise

Facebook Partners With Microsoft And Several Universities To Improve Deepfake Detection

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 10, 2019

Facebook recently announced it is partnering with Microsoft and academic institutions to set up a Deepfake Detection Challenge (DFDC).

OpenGov’s Acquisition Of ViewPoint: Details About The Deal

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 10, 2019

OpenGov — a leader in enterprise cloud solutions for government agencies — announced it was acquiring ViewPoint. These are the details around the deal.

Wireless Building Automation Company 75F Raises $18 Million

By Annie Baker ● Sep 9, 2019

75F -- a market leader in wireless building automation for commercial buildings -- announced it completed $18 million in Series A funding co-led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Climate Initiative.

Healthcare-Focused Private Equity Firm Grant Avenue Capital Makes Key Hires

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

Healthcare-focused private equity firm Grant Avenue Capital announced it has made several key hires including Alex Ferree and Eric Kim as senior associates.

Kudu Makes Investment In EJF Capital

By Noah Long ● Sep 9, 2019

Gglobal alternative asset management firm EJF Capital LLC announced it has received an investment from Kudu Investment Management.

Accion Venture Lab Launches New $23 Million Fund

By Annie Baker ● Sep 9, 2019

Accion announced that it is launching a new $23 million fund in order to bring together innovative fintech startups to help the underserved at scale.

Vensana Closes Inaugural Fund With $225 Million In Committed Capital

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

Vensana Capital announced it closed an inaugural fund called Vensana Capital I with $225 million in committed capital.

Investment Decision Optimization Company Innovesta Raises $2.7 Million

By Annie Baker ● Sep 9, 2019

Innovesta -- a women-led company known for optimizing investment decisions using objective and validated data -- has recently announced it raised $2.7 million.

Customer Behavior Engagement Platform Neura Raises $16 Million

By Noah Long ● Sep 9, 2019

Customer behavior engagement platform company Neura recently announced that it raised $16 million in Series B led by Pitango Venture Capital and Liberty Technology Venture Capital II.

Vancouver-Based Legal Technology Company Clio Raises $250 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

Cloud-based legal technology leader Clio announced it raised $250 million in Series D funding from TCV and JMI Equity.

Former Domino’s Pizza CEO Patrick Doyle Partnering With Carlyle To Buy Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2019

The Carlyle Group recently announced that it is partnering with former Domino’s Pizza CEO Patrick Doyle to buy established companies that have the opportunity for value creation.

PerimeterX: This Web App Security Company Just Raised Funding From Deutsche Telekom And Salesforce

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

PerimeterX -- a company that protects the most reputable websites and mobile apps from malicious activities -- has raised an additional $14 million.

Atlantic Street Capital Closes Fund IV  At $500 Million Hard Cap

By Noah Long ● Sep 9, 2019

Private equity firm Atlantic Street Capital announced it has closed Atlantic Street Capital IV, LP at a hard cap with $500 million of capital commitments.

T-REX Raises Strategic Funding Round From Citi, Westly, And Viola Fintech

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

Leading analytics company T-REX recently announced that it raised a new round of funding led by Citi, the Westly Group, and Viola Fintech.

Adam Marcus Joins Providence Strategic Growth As Managing Director

By Noah Long ● Sep 9, 2019

Providence Equity Partners recently announced that it has named Adam Marcus as a managing director.

Why Commvault Is Acquiring Hedvig For $225 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

Commvault announced it is acquiring software-defined storage (SDS) company Hedvig for total consideration of $225 million. These are the details behind the deal.

Atlassian Launches New Software Tiers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2019

Australian enterprise software company Atlassian announced it is launching several new free tiers of its software.

GM To Integrate Google Apps Into Vehicles In 2021

By Noah Long ● Sep 9, 2019

General Motors has announced that it is integrating a number of Google apps into its infotainment system by 2021.

Bustle Digital Group Names Elizabeth Webbe Lunny As EVP Of Revenue

By Annie Baker ● Sep 9, 2019

Bustle Digital Group (BDG) has hired Elizabeth Webbe Lunny as executive vice president of revenue.

GM Names Deborah Wahl As Chief Of Global Marketing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2019

General Motors announced it named Deborah Wahl as the chief of global marketing. Before this role, Wahl was the marketing chief for the Cadillac brand.

Apple Pay VP Jennifer Bailey: Cryptocurrency ‘Has Interesting Long-Term Potential’

By Annie Baker ● Sep 9, 2019

Apple Pay VP Jennifer Bailey recently conducted an interview with CNN where she revealed that cryptocurrency "has interesting long-term potential."

Prudential Financial’s Acquisition Of Assurance IQ For $2.35 Billion: Details About The Deal

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

Prudential Financial has announced it is acquiring Assurance IQ for $2.35 billion. These are the details behind the deal.

Emotional Intelligence Solutions Company Cogito Secures $20 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

Real-time emotional intelligence solutions Cogito announced it raised $20 million in funding New York Life Ventures and existing investors.

Health Recovery Solutions Raises $10 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

Health Recovery Solutions announced it closed $10 million in growth financing led by Edison Partners.

Robotic Products Company Ori Secures $20 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2019

Robotic interior products Ori announced it raised $20 million in Series B funding from Sidewalk Labs, Ingka Group, Geolo Capital, and Khosla Ventures.

Data Privacy And Protection Company BigID Raises $50 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

Data-centric personal data privacy and protection company BigID announced it raised $50 million in Series C funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners.

On-Demand Talent Platform Stoke Secures $4.5 Million

By Noah Long ● Sep 9, 2019

On-demand talent platform company Stoke announced it raised $4.5 million in funding to help companies access its talent pool of self-employed freelancers.

MiddleGround Capital: Debut Fund Closes At $459.5 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2019

MiddleGround Capital announced the final close of Fund I called MiddleGround Capital I, LP at a hard cap of $459.5 million with Archean Capital Partners as the anchor investor.

Culture Amp: This People And Culture Platform Just Raised $82 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

People & Culture Platform company Culture Amp announced it raised $82 million in Series E funding led by new investor Sequoia Capital China.

TPG Capital Acquiring CollabNet VersionOne: Details About The Deal You Should Know

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

TPG Capital has announced it signed a definitive agreement to buy CollabNet VersionOne from Vector Capital. These are the details behind the deal.

Enterprise

Facebook Partners With Microsoft And Several Universities To Improve Deepfake Detection

OpenGov’s Acquisition Of ViewPoint: Details About The Deal

Wireless Building Automation Company 75F Raises $18 Million

Healthcare-Focused Private Equity Firm Grant Avenue Capital Makes Key Hires

Kudu Makes Investment In EJF Capital

Accion Venture Lab Launches New $23 Million Fund

Vensana Closes Inaugural Fund With $225 Million In Committed Capital

Investment Decision Optimization Company Innovesta Raises $2.7 Million

Customer Behavior Engagement Platform Neura Raises $16 Million

Vancouver-Based Legal Technology Company Clio Raises $250 Million

Former Domino’s Pizza CEO Patrick Doyle Partnering With Carlyle To Buy Companies

PerimeterX: This Web App Security Company Just Raised Funding From Deutsche Telekom And Salesforce

Atlantic Street Capital Closes Fund IV At $500 Million Hard Cap

T-REX Raises Strategic Funding Round From Citi, Westly, And Viola Fintech

Adam Marcus Joins Providence Strategic Growth As Managing Director

Why Commvault Is Acquiring Hedvig For $225 Million

Atlassian Launches New Software Tiers

GM To Integrate Google Apps Into Vehicles In 2021

Bustle Digital Group Names Elizabeth Webbe Lunny As EVP Of Revenue

GM Names Deborah Wahl As Chief Of Global Marketing

Apple Pay VP Jennifer Bailey: Cryptocurrency ‘Has Interesting Long-Term Potential’

Prudential Financial’s Acquisition Of Assurance IQ For $2.35 Billion: Details About The Deal

Emotional Intelligence Solutions Company Cogito Secures $20 Million

Health Recovery Solutions Raises $10 Million

Robotic Products Company Ori Secures $20 Million

Data Privacy And Protection Company BigID Raises $50 Million

On-Demand Talent Platform Stoke Secures $4.5 Million

MiddleGround Capital: Debut Fund Closes At $459.5 Million

Culture Amp: This People And Culture Platform Just Raised $82 Million

TPG Capital Acquiring CollabNet VersionOne: Details About The Deal You Should Know

Atlantic Street Capital Closes Fund IV  At $500 Million Hard Cap