Pulse 2.0

Beth Ford: The Importance Of Connecting Rural America

By Annie Baker ● Dec 22, 2019

Land O’Lakes, Inc. president and CEO Beth Ford recently told Fortune what she believes should be a trend in the 2020s.

PwC: Importance Of Upskilling Initiatives In The EU&R Workforce

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 22, 2019

PwC global and US energy leader Niloufar Molavi has published a report about the importance of upskilling initiatives in the energy, utilities, and resources (EU&R) industry.

Acrew Capital Sets Up Massive $250 Million Early-Stage Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 22, 2019

Early-stage venture firm Acrew Capital announced it has set up a massive $250 million early-stage fund. These are the details about the new fund.

Modular Power Flow Control Solutions Smart Wires Raises $75 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Dec 21, 2019

Modular power flow control solutions company Smart Wires announced it has raised $75 million in growth equity financing.

Melinda Gates: Investing In Women Is Good Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 21, 2019

Melinda Gates recently said that investing in women is good business. And in 2020, she is expecting women to alter the workforce dramatically.

Ann Arbor-Based Wind Energy Solutions Company SkySpecs Raises $17 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 21, 2019

SkySpecs, an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based provider of Operations & Maintenance solutions for the wind energy, announced it raised $17 million in Series C funding.

David Solomon: Goldman Sachs Earmarks $750 Billion For Sustainability

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 21, 2019

Goldman Sachs is earmarking $750 billion for investments in sustainable projects over the next 10 years. These are the details.

Volvo Invests In Insurance Tech Company REIN

By Noah Long ● Dec 21, 2019

Volvo Financial Services (VFS) announced it is investing in insurance technology company REIN.

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon: New Strategy To Build Capacity For Edge Computing At Stores

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 21, 2019

Walmart President & CEO Doug McMillon recently discussed some of the company initiatives being considered at the store level.

Intel Hires Masooma Bhaiwala From AMD

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 21, 2019

Intel has hired Masooma Bhaiwala, who is a former corporate vice president at AMD. At Intel, she will oversee the development of GPUs for clients and data center segments.

Precision Oncology Company Kinnate Biopharma Raises $74.5 Million

By Noah Long ● Dec 21, 2019

Kinnate Biopharma, a precision oncology company focused on the discovery and development of novel kinase inhibitors, announced it raised $74.5 million.

Direct-To-Consumer Travel Wear Company Summersalt Raises $17.3 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 21, 2019

St. Louis based direct-to-consumer travel wear company Summersalt announced it raised $17.3 million in Series B funding led by Mercato Partners.

Graycliff Partners Sets Up $350 Million Buyout Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 21, 2019

Graycliff Partners LP announced the final closing of its fourth private equity fund called Graycliff Private Equity Partners IV LP (GPEP IV).

Apple Is Secretly Working On A Satellite Program

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 21, 2019

Apple is reportedly working on a project involving satellites and wireless technology to find ways to beam data directly to its devices.

Report: Facebook Acquired Packagd To Potentially Set Up A Live Shopping Service

By Annie Baker ● Dec 21, 2019

Facebook has reportedly acquired a video shopping company called Packagd to set up a live shopping feature within Marketplace.

IAC Is Buying Care.com For $500 Million In Cash

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 21, 2019

IAC announced it is buying Care.com for about $500 million in cash. Care.com is one of the biggest marketplaces for babysitters and caregivers.

Ripple: $200 Million In Funding And Massive $10 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 21, 2019

Ripple has announced it raised $200 million in Series C funding at a massive $10 billion valuation. This funding validates blockchain tech in improving global payments.

ViacomCBS Buying 49% Stake In Miramax In $375 Million Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 21, 2019

ViacomCBS announced it is buying a 49% stake in Miramax from Qatar-based BeIN Media Group for a total of $375 million.

Domio: This Upscale Apartment-Hotel Company Just Raised $100 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 21, 2019

New York-based technology-powered apartment-hotel company Domio announced it raised $100 million in Series B funding (combination of equity and debt).

12 Of The Best Smart Thermostats For Alexa

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 20, 2019

Looking for the best smart thermostats for Alexa? You have come to the right place.

14 Of The Best Pet Hair Vacuums

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 20, 2019

Looking for the best pet hair vacuums? You have come to the right place.

GoodRx Names Jody Mulkey As Chief Technology Officer

By Dan Anderson ● Dec 20, 2019

GoodRx announced recently that it appointed Jody Mulkey as Chief Technology Officer.

HaptX: $12 Million In Funding And Partnership With Advanced Input Systems

By Dan Anderson ● Dec 20, 2019

HaptX, a leading provider of realistic haptic technology, announced it raised $12 million in Series A funding and signed a new strategic partnership.

Nashville-Based Education Startup Possip Raises $1 Million

By Annie Baker ● Dec 20, 2019

Possip, a Nashville-based company that provides real-time education feedback from parents to schools, announced it raised slightly more than $1 million.