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Teledyne (TDY) To Buy FLIR Systems (FLIR) For About $8 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 4, 2021

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY) announced it is buying FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) for approximately $8 billion in a cash-and-stock deal. These are the details.

SomaLogic Adds $81 Million To Current Funding Round, Bringing Total To $214 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jan 4, 2021

SomaLogic — a leader in proteomic discovery and applications transforming biomedical discovery and clinical diagnostics — announced that it added $81 million to its current funding round.

Graphcore: $222 Million In Series E Funding And $2.77 Billion Valuation

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 4, 2021

Graphcore - a maker of an Intelligence Processing Unit (a new type of microprocessor specifically designed to support artificial intelligence workloads) – announced that it has raised $222 million in a Series E funding.

Applied Materials (AMAT) Increases Bid For Kokusai Electric To $3.5 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 4, 2021

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) announced it is increasing its offer to buy Kokusai Electric from KKR & Co. These are the details.

Roku Reportedly In Talks To Buy Shows From Quibi: Report

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 4, 2021

Roku Inc (NASDAQ: ROKU) is reportedly in talks to buy the content library from Quibi. These are the details.

Madrona Venture Group Closes Over $500 Million For Two New Funds

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 3, 2021

Madrona Venture Group — a Seattle-based leading venture capital firm — announced it has closed over $500 million in new funds. These are the details.

Bitcoin Surges To New High At Over $33,000

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 2, 2021

Bitcoin has hit a new high at over $33,000 today. These are the details.

Sundial (SNDL) Announces Acquisition Of Special Purpose Vehicle For CAD $58.9 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 2, 2021

Sundial Growers Inc. (Nasdaq: SNDL) recently announced that it has closed the acquisition of a special purpose vehicle. These are the details.

Why McCormick (MKC) Is Buying FONA International For $710 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jan 2, 2021

McCormick & Company Inc. (NYSE: MKC) recently announced that it is buying 100% of the shares of FONA International for $710 million in cash. These are the details.

Gogo Makes Changes To Its Board Leadership

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 2, 2021

Gogo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOGO) recently announced changes to its board leadership. These are the details.

Very Good Security Closes $60 Million In Series C Funding

By Noah Long ● Jan 2, 2021

Very Good Security — a modern standard for data security, compliance, and custodianship — announced that it raised $60 million in Series C funding led by Vertex Ventures US. These are the details.

Zomato: $660 Million Series J Funding And $3.9 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 2, 2021

India-based restaurant search and delivery service Zomato recently announced it was raising $660 million at a $3.9 billion valuation. These are the details.

Open Source Product Analytics Company PostHog Raises $12 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jan 2, 2021

Open source product analytics company PostHog announced it has raised $12 million in funding. These are the details.

Tesla (TSLA) Delivered 499,550 Vehicles In 2020: Details

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 2, 2021

Today Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) announced it produced and delivered half a million vehicles in line with the company's most recent guidance. These are the details.

Health Data Interoperability Company Diameter Health Raises $18 Million Series B

By Noah Long ● Jan 1, 2021

Diameter Health — a rapidly growing leader in health data interoperability — announced that it has raised $18 million in Series B funding led by Centene.

Workplace Occupancy Data Company VergeSense Closes $12 Million In Series B

By Annie Baker ● Jan 1, 2021

VergeSense — a leading workplace occupancy data company — announced it has raised $12 million in Series B funding led by Tola Capital.

Amazon (AMZN) Buying Wondery In A Deal Reportedly Valued At $300 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 1, 2021

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced it has confirmed Wondery. These are the details.

Qualia: $65 Million Series D, Over $1 Billion Valuation, Adeptive Software Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 31, 2020

Leading digital real estate closing technology company Qualia recently announced several milestones. These are the details.

Subsea Robotics Designer Dive Technologies Raises $4 Million

By Annie Baker ● Dec 31, 2020

Dive Technologies — a Boston-based subsea robotics designer and manufacturer — announced it has raised $4 million in funding. These are the details.

Blockchain Ecosystem Company Topl Raises $3 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Dec 31, 2020

Topl - a blockchain ecosystem built to prove a company’s ethical and sustainable practices - announced the closing of $3 million in seed funding led by Mercury Fund.

Zipari: Strategic Growth Investment And Valuation Of Over $500 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Dec 30, 2020

Zipari announced a strategic growth investment from Thoma Bravo. And now the company is valued at over $500 million.

Apartment List: $50 Million Series D Funding And $600 Million Valuation

By Annie Baker ● Dec 29, 2020

Apartment List - a company that is on a mission to deliver each renter a home they love - announced that it raised $50 million in Series D funding. These are the details.

Amazon (AMZN) Reports Record-Breaking Holiday Season

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 29, 2020

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) reported a record-breaking holiday season with the biggest-ever customer savings, small business growth, and community giving.

OneTrust: $300 Million Funding And $5.1 Billion Valuation

By Annie Baker ● Dec 29, 2020

OneTrust - one of the most widely used privacy, security, and data governance technology platform - announced a $300 million Series C funding round at a $5.1 billion valuation.

Online Board Management Portal Boardable Raises $8 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Dec 29, 2020

Boardable - a leading online board management software for nonprofits - announced it has raised $8 million in Series A funding led by Base10 Partners. These are the details.

Why JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Is Buying The Global Loyalty Division From cxLoyalty

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 29, 2020

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) recently announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to buy the Global Loyalty division from cxLoyalty Group. These are the details.

Why Cognizant (CTSH) Is Buying Inawisdom

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 28, 2020

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) recently announced it has acquired Inawisdom, which is a UK-based privately-held consultancy specializing in AI.

Knowledge Orchestration Solutions Company Zoomin Raises $21 Million To Date

By Annie Baker ● Dec 28, 2020

Zoomin Software - a leading provider of knowledge orchestration solutions - announced that it has raised $21 million to date. These are the details.

Discord: $100 Million Funding And $7 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 28, 2020

Chat and communications platform Discord recently confirmed that it has raised $100 million in funding at a $7 billion valuation.

HVAC and Environmental Control Company Perigee Raises $1.5 Million

By Noah Long ● Dec 28, 2020

Perigee recently announced the closing of their first institutional capital round of $1.5 million. These are the details.

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Teledyne (TDY) To Buy FLIR Systems (FLIR) For About $8 Billion

SomaLogic Adds $81 Million To Current Funding Round, Bringing Total To $214 Million

Graphcore: $222 Million In Series E Funding And $2.77 Billion Valuation

Applied Materials (AMAT) Increases Bid For Kokusai Electric To $3.5 Billion

Roku Reportedly In Talks To Buy Shows From Quibi: Report

Madrona Venture Group Closes Over $500 Million For Two New Funds

Bitcoin Surges To New High At Over $33,000

Sundial (SNDL) Announces Acquisition Of Special Purpose Vehicle For CAD $58.9 Million

Why McCormick (MKC) Is Buying FONA International For $710 Million

Gogo Makes Changes To Its Board Leadership

Very Good Security Closes $60 Million In Series C Funding

Zomato: $660 Million Series J Funding And $3.9 Billion Valuation

Open Source Product Analytics Company PostHog Raises $12 Million

Tesla (TSLA) Delivered 499,550 Vehicles In 2020: Details

Health Data Interoperability Company Diameter Health Raises $18 Million Series B

Workplace Occupancy Data Company VergeSense Closes $12 Million In Series B

Amazon (AMZN) Buying Wondery In A Deal Reportedly Valued At $300 Million

Qualia: $65 Million Series D, Over $1 Billion Valuation, Adeptive Software Acquisition

Subsea Robotics Designer Dive Technologies Raises $4 Million

Blockchain Ecosystem Company Topl Raises $3 Million

Zipari: Strategic Growth Investment And Valuation Of Over $500 Million

Apartment List: $50 Million Series D Funding And $600 Million Valuation

Amazon (AMZN) Reports Record-Breaking Holiday Season

OneTrust: $300 Million Funding And $5.1 Billion Valuation

Online Board Management Portal Boardable Raises $8 Million

Why JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Is Buying The Global Loyalty Division From cxLoyalty

Why Cognizant (CTSH) Is Buying Inawisdom

Knowledge Orchestration Solutions Company Zoomin Raises $21 Million To Date

Discord: $100 Million Funding And $7 Billion Valuation

HVAC and Environmental Control Company Perigee Raises $1.5 Million