Pulse 2.0

Social Learning Platform Fiveable Secures $10 Million In Series A

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 9, 2021

Fiveable — a social learning platform that has supported over 7 million high school students since 2018 — has raised $10 million in Series A funding. These are the details.

Gaming Community Platform Game Jolt Raises $2.6 Million In Seed Funding

By Noah Long ● Oct 9, 2021

Game Jolt — a social platform where millions of Gen Z gamers and creators share and discover content around their favorite video games — announced $2.6 million in seed funding. These are the details.

Claims Process Connection Platform HOMEE Closes $17 Million In B-2 Financing

By Annie Baker ● Oct 9, 2021

HOMEE — a leading technology platform for connecting insurers, policyholders, and skilled service providers in the claims process — announced that it has raised an oversubscribed $17 million Series B-2 financing. These are the details.

Prospecting SaaS Platform LeadIQ Raises $30 Million

By Noah Long ● Oct 9, 2021

LeadIQ — a leading account-based prospecting SaaS platform that simplifies lead management and sales prospecting — announced that it has raised a $30 million Series B. These are the details.

Blockdaemon: $155 Million Funding And $1.255 Billion Valuation

By Annie Baker ● Oct 9, 2021

Leading independent blockchain infrastructure platform Blockdaemon announced it raised $155 million at a valuation of $1.255 billion. These are the details.

Rocket Lab (RKLB) To Launch NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System

By Noah Long ● Oct 9, 2021

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) announced recently it has been selected to launch NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System, or ACS3, on the Electron launch vehicle. These are the details.

Why Twitter (TWTR) Is Selling MoPub To AppLovin (APP) For $1.05 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 9, 2021

Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) is selling MoPub to AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ: APP) for $1.05 billion. This is why.

Why Paychex (PAYX) Is Buying Flock

By Annie Baker ● Oct 9, 2021

Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) announced recently it is buying Flock. This is why.

Bank of America (BAC) Ups US Minimum Hourly Wage To $21

By Annie Baker ● Oct 9, 2021

Bank of America Corp (NYSE: BAC) announced this week that it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $21. These are the details.

Lithium Extraction Technology Company Lilac Solutions Raises $150 Million

By Annie Baker ● Oct 9, 2021

Lithium extraction technology company Lilac Solutions announced the first close of a $150 million Series B financing round. These are the details.

Autonomous Farming Company Blue White Robotics Secures $37 Million

By Noah Long ● Oct 9, 2021

Blue White Robotics — a platform that provides Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) that enables farms to run themselves autonomously — announced $37 million in Series B funding. These are the details.

Personalized Talent Development Program Company GrowthSpace Raises $15 Million

By Annie Baker ● Oct 9, 2021

GrowthSpace — a global leader in personalized talent development programs — announced that it has secured a $15 million Series A investment round. These are the details.

Advanced Battery Material Company 6K Closes $51 Million In Series C

By Annie Baker ● Oct 9, 2021

6K, a leader in the production of sustainable advanced materials for energy storage and additive manufacturing powders, announced it raised $51 million in Series C funding. These are the details.

Last-Mile Delivery Company MetroSpeedy Raises $5 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Oct 9, 2021

MetroSpeedy, growing last-mile delivery software and services company with innovative solutions, announced it raised $5 million. These are the details.

Ecosystem Management Platform Pronto Raises $4 Million

By Noah Long ● Oct 9, 2021

Pronto — a leader in partner ecosystem management — announced recently it has raised $4 million in seed funding. These are the details.

Agriculture Labor Tele-Assist Platform Agtonomy Closes $4 Million In Seed Funding

By Annie Baker ● Oct 9, 2021

Agtonomy — a hybrid autonomy and tele-assist service platform — launched recently out of stealth and announced a $4 million seed round. These are the details.

Event Planning Marketplace The Vendry Secures $6.5 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Oct 9, 2021

The Vendry — a marketplace and professional community for corporate event planners — announced it closed a $6.5 million seed funding round. These are the details.

Crop Intelligence Company Intelinair Raises $20 Million

By Annie Baker ● Oct 9, 2021

Intelinair announced it has raised $20 million in Series B funding. These are the details.

Food Tech Company HUNGRY Raises $21 Million

By Noah Long ● Oct 9, 2021

HUNGRY recently announced the close of its $21 million Series C funding. These are the details.

Cloud Software Provider Vodori Raises $7.5 Million

By Annie Baker ● Oct 9, 2021

Vodori — a leading cloud software provider for life science companies — announced a $7.5 million Series A funding round. These are the details.

IP Protection Platform MarqVision Raises $5 Million

By Annie Baker ● Oct 9, 2021

MarqVision announced it raised $5 million in a seed round of funding. These are the details.

Stellar Health Closes Over $60 Million In Series B

By Noah Long ● Oct 9, 2021

Leading healthcare technology company Stellar Health announced it raised over $60 million. These are the details.

Merama: $225 Million Funding And About $850 Million Valuation

By Annie Baker ● Oct 9, 2021

Merama — a leading acquirer and builder of direct-to-consumer businesses in Latin America — announced recently that it raised $225 million in Series B funding at a valuation of about $850 million. These are the details.

Cybersecurity Platform Company SenseOn Secures $20 Million In Series A

By Noah Long ● Oct 8, 2021

SenseOn — one of the fastest-growing UK headquartered cyber security companies — announced recently it raised a $20 million Series A funding round. These are the details.

Workplace Analytics Company Syndio Raises $50 Million In Series C Funding

By Noah Long ● Oct 8, 2021

Leading workplace analytics platform Syndio recently announced it raised $50 million. These are the details.

AlleyCorp Launches $100 Million Healthcare Venture Fund

By Dan Anderson ● Oct 8, 2021

AlleyCorp — an NYC-based firm dedicated to founding, funding, and building transformative companies across industries — recently announced the launch of the AlleyCorp Healthcare Fund. These are the details.

Built Technologies: $125 Million Series D Funding And $1.5 Billion Valuation

By Annie Baker ● Oct 8, 2021

Construction finance platform company Built Technologies has raised $125 million in Series D funding at a valuation of $1.5 billion. These are the details.

Why Boston Scientific (BSX) Is Buying Baylis Medical For $1.75 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 6, 2021

Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Baylis Medical Company for an upfront payment of $1.75 billion. These are the details.

Walmart (WMT) Commits To 15% Plastic Reduction

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 6, 2021

Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) agreed at its sustainability milestone summit to reduce total virgin plastic use by 15%. These are the details.

Why Scientific Games (SGMS) Is Buying ACS’s PlayOn Table Game Solution

By Annie Baker ● Oct 6, 2021

Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) announced it has signed a definitive agreement to buy ACS's cashless table game solution titled PlayOn. These are the details.

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Social Learning Platform Fiveable Secures $10 Million In Series A

Gaming Community Platform Game Jolt Raises $2.6 Million In Seed Funding

Claims Process Connection Platform HOMEE Closes $17 Million In B-2 Financing

Prospecting SaaS Platform LeadIQ Raises $30 Million

Blockdaemon: $155 Million Funding And $1.255 Billion Valuation

Rocket Lab (RKLB) To Launch NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System

Why Twitter (TWTR) Is Selling MoPub To AppLovin (APP) For $1.05 Billion

Why Paychex (PAYX) Is Buying Flock

Bank of America (BAC) Ups US Minimum Hourly Wage To $21

Lithium Extraction Technology Company Lilac Solutions Raises $150 Million

Autonomous Farming Company Blue White Robotics Secures $37 Million

Personalized Talent Development Program Company GrowthSpace Raises $15 Million

Advanced Battery Material Company 6K Closes $51 Million In Series C

Last-Mile Delivery Company MetroSpeedy Raises $5 Million

Ecosystem Management Platform Pronto Raises $4 Million

Agriculture Labor Tele-Assist Platform Agtonomy Closes $4 Million In Seed Funding

Event Planning Marketplace The Vendry Secures $6.5 Million

Crop Intelligence Company Intelinair Raises $20 Million

Food Tech Company HUNGRY Raises $21 Million

Cloud Software Provider Vodori Raises $7.5 Million

IP Protection Platform MarqVision Raises $5 Million

Stellar Health Closes Over $60 Million In Series B

Merama: $225 Million Funding And About $850 Million Valuation

Cybersecurity Platform Company SenseOn Secures $20 Million In Series A

Workplace Analytics Company Syndio Raises $50 Million In Series C Funding

AlleyCorp Launches $100 Million Healthcare Venture Fund

Built Technologies: $125 Million Series D Funding And $1.5 Billion Valuation

Why Boston Scientific (BSX) Is Buying Baylis Medical For $1.75 Billion

Walmart (WMT) Commits To 15% Plastic Reduction

Why Scientific Games (SGMS) Is Buying ACS’s PlayOn Table Game Solution