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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.

Healthcare Company Transformative Raises $1.7 Million

By Noah Long ● Jul 28, 2020

Transformative — a healthcare company that has developed software that can predict sudden cardiac arrest — announced that it raised $1.7 million in a seed round of funding led by Tera Ventures.

Ro: $200 Million Funding, $250 Million Annual Sales, $1.5 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 28, 2020

Ro has announced that it has raised $200 million in funding at a $1.5 billion valuation. Plus the company also revealed that it is now generating $250 million in annual revenue without taking insurance.

Biodesign Company Geltor Raises $91.3 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 28, 2020

Geltor recently announced that it has closed a $91.3 million Series B round of funding. These are the details about the funding.

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.

AgroFresh Solutions (AGFS): Refinancing Comprised Of $150 Million Convertible Preferred Equity Investment Closed

By Noah Long ● Jul 27, 2020

AgroFresh Solutions Inc (NASDAQ: AGFS) — a leader in produce freshness solutions — announced the successful closing of its comprehensive refinancing comprised of the previously-announced $150 million convertible preferred equity investment.

Match Group (MTCH): Jim Lanzone Named CEO Of Tinder

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 27, 2020

Match Group Inc (NASDAQ: MTCH) announced today that it has named Jim Lanzone as Chief Executive Officer of the company's flagship brand: Tinder.

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.

The Helper Bees Raises $6 Million And Partners With Insurance Carriers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 27, 2020

The Helper Bees (THB) — a company that is creating a better model for home care — announced that it has raised $6 million in Series A funding led by Silverton Partners.

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.

Encoded Therapeutics Closes $135 Million In Series D Funding

By Annie Baker ● Jul 27, 2020

Precision gene therapy company Encoded Therapeutics announced it has raised $135 million in an oversubscribed Series D round of funding.

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.

Moderna (MRNA): $472 Million More From US Government; Total Award Value Now At About $955 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 26, 2020

Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) announced it has received an additional $472 million from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) to support the development of a novel coronavirus vaccine. Now the total value of the award is about $955 million.

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Financial Crime Detection Company ComplyAdvantage Secures $50 Million

People Counting Solution Density Closes $51 Million In Funding

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

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

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

Freight Data And Analytics Company FreightWaves Raises $37 Million

How IBM And GIA Are Advancing Diamond Grading Using AI

Enterprise Cybersecurity Company Panaseer Names New Industry Leaders For Advisory Board

Healthcare Company Transformative Raises $1.7 Million

Ro: $200 Million Funding, $250 Million Annual Sales, $1.5 Billion Valuation

Biodesign Company Geltor Raises $91.3 Million

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

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

AgroFresh Solutions (AGFS): Refinancing Comprised Of $150 Million Convertible Preferred Equity Investment Closed

Match Group (MTCH): Jim Lanzone Named CEO Of Tinder

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

Johnson Controls (JCI) Unveils Contactless Skin Temperature Scanning Solution

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

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

Renren (RENN) Reveals Changes To Board And Committees

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

One Peak Closes €443 Million Growth Fund

The Helper Bees Raises $6 Million And Partners With Insurance Carriers

Cloud-Based Experiential Content Company Ceros Raises $100 Million

Encoded Therapeutics Closes $135 Million In Series D Funding

Cybersecurity Company CyCognito Raises $30 Million

Moderna (MRNA): $472 Million More From US Government; Total Award Value Now At About $955 Million

SAP Prepares To Take Qualtrics Public

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

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