Enterprise

Vendor Security Platform Whistic Closes $12 Million

By Noah Long ● Jul 29, 2020

Whistic — a proactive vendor security platform for both buyers and sellers — announced that it has raised $12 million in Series A funding led by Emergence.

Why Enova (ENVA) Is Buying OnDeck (ONDK) For About $90 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2020

Enova International Inc (NYSE: ENVA) announced it is buying On Deck Capital Inc (NYSE: ONDK) in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $90 million.

Conversation Intelligence Platform Chorus.ai Closes $45 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jul 29, 2020

Conversation Intelligence Platform Chorus.ai announced that it has raised $45 million in a Series C round of funding led by Georgian Partners.

Why Salesforce (CRM) Is Investing In Hearsay Systems

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2020

Salesforce.com, Inc. (NYSE: CRM) and Hearsay Systems have announced a strategic partnership and investment from Salesforce Ventures. These are the details.

Developer Online Community Stack Overflow Raises $85 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2020

Stack Overflow — one of the most trusted platforms for developers and technologists — announced that it has raised $85 million in Series E funding led by GIC.

Financial Crime Detection Company ComplyAdvantage Secures $50 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2020

ComplyAdvantage — a global technology company that is transforming financial crime detection — announced that it has closed $50 million in Series C funding.

People Counting Solution Density Closes $51 Million In Funding

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2020

Density — the standard platform for counting people — announced that it has closed $51 million in Series C funding.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) And Mastercard (MA) Sign Major Digital Commerce Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2020

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Mastercard Inc (NYSE: MA) have announced that they have signed a deal to accelerate innovation across digital commerce and startup ecosystems.

Zillow Group Unveils New Tools For Safer Home Shopping (Z, ZG)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2020

Zillow Group Inc (NASDAQ: ZG, NASDAQ:Z) accelerated the development, rollout, and adoption of real estate technology, which makes it easier and safer to shop for a home.

Why Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) Is Buying Reflexis For $575 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2020

Zebra Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: ZBRA) — a company at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge — announced it is buying Reflexis Systems for $575 million.

Freight Data And Analytics Company FreightWaves Raises $37 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2020

FreightWaves — the leading provider of freight data and analytics — announced that it has raised $37 million in two rounds of minority investment since April.

How IBM And GIA Are Advancing Diamond Grading Using AI

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2020

The research arm of IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) have announced a partnership to develop an advanced artificial intelligence system designed to advance diamond clarity grading.

Enterprise Cybersecurity Company Panaseer Names New Industry Leaders For Advisory Board

By Annie Baker ● Jul 28, 2020

Enterprise cybersecurity company Panaseer announced that it has lined up a group of talented individuals for its Advisory Board — which includes prominent figures in leadership, sustainability, business, and security.

Delta Air Lines (DAL) Partners With Lysol Maker Reckitt Benckiser (RB)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 27, 2020

Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE: DAL) announced it is partnering with Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc (LON: RB), which is the maker of Lysol. These are the details about the partnership.

Target (TGT): Holiday Deals Arriving Early And Stores To Close On Thanksgiving Day

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 27, 2020

Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) has announced several major changes to its holiday season setup due to the pandemic. These are the changes.

Microsoft (MSFT) And PepsiCo (PEP) Sign Major Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 27, 2020

Today Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) and PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) announced a five-year partnership that establishes Microsoft as a preferred cloud provider.

Johnson Controls (JCI) Unveils Contactless Skin Temperature Scanning Solution

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 27, 2020

Johnson Controls International PLC (NYSE: JCI) has announced the launch of its smart elevated skin temperature scanning solution called the Tyco Illustra Pro Thermal EST.

Coupa Software (COUP) Releases New Products To Enable Business Resilience

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 27, 2020

Coupa Software Inc (NASDAQ: COUP) — a leader in Business Spend Management (BSM) — has announced a new set of products that extend its cloud-based platform to give customers increased spend visibility.

Parsons (PSN) CEO Charles Harrington Joins Quality Of Life Plus Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 27, 2020

Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced that Chief Executive Officer Chuck Harrington has been named to the Quality of Life Plus (QL+) Board of Directors.

Renren (RENN) Reveals Changes To Board And Committees

By Annie Baker ● Jul 27, 2020

Renren Inc (NYSE: RENN) — which operates a leading premium used auto business in China along with several U.S.-based SaaS businesses — announced several changes to its board.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (WBA) Announces Leadership Transition As CEO Steps Down

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 27, 2020

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ: WBA) has announced it is planning for a transition of leadership in order to prepare for the appointment of a new CEO.

One Peak Closes €443 Million Growth Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 27, 2020

One Peak — a leading technology venture investor for growth-stage companies in Europe — announced the closing of One Peak Growth II at its hard cap of €443 million.

Cloud-Based Experiential Content Company Ceros Raises $100 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 27, 2020

Interactive SaaS design platform company Ceros announced a strategic investment from Sumeru Equity Partners (SEP). These are the details.

Cybersecurity Company CyCognito Raises $30 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 27, 2020

CyCognito — the leader in uncovering and prioritizing risk from attacker-exposed systems and assets — announced recently that it has raised $30 million in Series B funding.

SAP Prepares To Take Qualtrics Public

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 26, 2020

SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) has announced that it is intending to take Qualtrics public through an initial public offering in the US. Qualtrics was acquired by SAP for $8 billion in cash in November 2018.

Why Flipkart Is Buying 100% Of Walmart India Private Limited (WMT)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 26, 2020

Flipkart — the Indian e-commerce giant that is majority owned by Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) — announced that it is buying a 100% interest in Wal-Mart India Private Limited.

Talkdesk: $143 Million Funding And Over $3 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 26, 2020

Talkdesk, a cloud contact center for enterprises, announced that it raised $143 million in Series C funding at a valuation of over $3 billion.

Why Wipro (WIT) Is Buying Salesforce Multi-Cloud Partner 4C

By Annie Baker ● Jul 26, 2020

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) recently announced it is going to buy 4C, which is a leading Salesforce multi-cloud partner in Europe and the Middle East.

How Dada Nexus (DADA) And CR Vanguard Are Planning To Enhance Retail Offerings

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 26, 2020

Chinese on-demand delivery and retail platform company Dada Nexus Ltd (NASDAQ: DADA) and China Resources Vanguard have expanded on their strategic partnership. These are the details.

Nuveen Raises $150 Million For Fund To Address Income Inequality And Climate Change

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 26, 2020

Nuveen — the leading investment manager of TIAA with over $1 trillion in assets under management — announced its initial close of the Nuveen Global Impact Fund, LP. at $150 million.