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Why Apollo Global Is Buying Tech Data For About $5.4 Billion

By Noah Long ● Nov 14, 2019

Tech Data announced it entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of funds of Apollo Global Management for $5.4 billion.

Google Flights To Send Out Alerts About Cheaper Travel Options

By Annie Baker ● Nov 14, 2019

Google Flights has announced a new feature that will send out alerts about cheaper travel options based on flexible dates and nearby airports.

Microsoft AI And Research Group Head Harry Shum Stepping Down In February 2020

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 14, 2019

Microsoft's head of AI and Research Harry Shum is stepping down from the company in February 2020. These are the details.

Netflix And Nickelodeon Sign Animated Film And Series Deal

By Annie Baker ● Nov 14, 2019

Netflix and Nickelodeon announced they have launched a new multi-year output deal for producing original animated feature films and television series.

These Michigan Alumni Run An Email Newsletter That Is Set To Hit $13 Million This Year

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 14, 2019

Morning Brew -- an email newsletter that makes reading business news more enjoyable -- is set to quadruple its revenue to $13 million this year.

Boldstart Ventures Raises $157 Million Across Two Funds

By Noah Long ● Nov 14, 2019

Boldstart Ventures announced it closed two new funds with $157 million in capital commitments.

Intel Unveils Powerful New AI Chips

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 14, 2019

Intel has unveiled its next wave of AI with updates on new products designed for accelerating AI system development and deployment.

Gryphon Networks Receives Investment From Sverica

By Dan Anderson ● Nov 14, 2019

Private equity investment firm Sverica Capital Management has made a strategic investment in Gryphon Networks.

Microsoft’s Number Of Female Employees Increased 12% In 2019

By Annie Baker ● Nov 14, 2019

Microsoft released a report that revealed it hired more women and minorities in 2019. These are the details.

Comcast Leads $10.6 Million Funding Round In Hive

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 14, 2019

Productivity platform company Hive recently announced it raised $10.6 million in Series A funding led by Comcast Ventures.

Halifax Promotes Scott Plumridge And Chris Cathcart To Managing Partners

By Annie Baker ● Nov 14, 2019

Leading private equity firm The Halifax Group announced it promoted Scott Plumridge and Chris Cathcart to Managing Partners.

Healthcare Collaboration Platform Apervita Raises $22 Million In Funding

By Noah Long ● Nov 14, 2019

Apervita, a leading platform for value-based collaboration in healthcare, announced it raised $22 million in incremental investment to accelerate growth.

NightDragon Security Expands Team And Advisory Council

By Dan Anderson ● Nov 14, 2019

Cybersecurity investment firm NightDragon Security announced it expanded its team and advisory council.

Cloud-Native Authorization Company Styra Closes $14 Million In Funding

By Dan Anderson ● Nov 13, 2019

Cloud-native authorization company Styra announced it raised $14 million in funding led by Accel.

Inspired Capital Closes $200 Million Debut Institutional Venture Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 13, 2019

Early-stage venture capital firm Inspired Capital announced it closed a $200 million institutional venture fund.

Charity Lunch With Apple CFO Luca Maestri Is Being Auctioned

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 13, 2019

An auction with Apple chief financial officer Luca Maestri is being auctioned via CharityBuzz. These are the details.

Timekeeping Automation Service Ping Raises $13.2 Million In Funding

By Dan Anderson ● Nov 13, 2019

AI-based timekeeping automation service Ping announced it raised $13.2 million in a Series A round of funding led by Upfront Ventures.

Elektra Labs Raises $2.9 Million In Seed Funding And Launches Atlas Platform

By Annie Baker ● Nov 13, 2019

Healthcare-security company Elektra Labs announced it raised $2.9 million in seed funding and launched the Atlas platform.

SK Capital Sets Up Small-Cap Fund Of $400 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Nov 13, 2019

Private investment SK Capital Partners announced it has set up a small-cap fund of $400 million.

Apple 16-Inch MacBook Pro: Specifications You Should Know About

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 13, 2019

Apple has announced a new 16-inch MacBook Pro. Here is an overview of the 16-inch MacBook Pro features that you should know about.

Why ZoomInfo Is Buying Komiko

By Annie Baker ● Nov 13, 2019

Market intelligence solutions ZoomInfo announced it is buying Seattle-area based technology startup Komiko.

Loop: Ohio-Based E-Commerce Platform Raises $10 Million In Funding

By Noah Long ● Nov 13, 2019

E-commerce SaaS platform Loop announced it has raised $10 million in Series A funding led by FirstMark Capital.

MetaProp Names Offerpad Co-Founder Jerry Coleman As Venture Adviser

By Dan Anderson ● Nov 13, 2019

New York-based venture capital firm MetaProp has named Offerpad co-founder Jerry Coleman as a venture advisor.

Facebook Fixes Bug That Causes Unintended Camera Access

By Annie Baker ● Nov 13, 2019

Facebook acknowledged that it had a bug that caused unintended camera access and a fix has been submitted.

Salesforce Ventures Launches A New $50 Million Consultant Trailblazer Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 13, 2019

Salesforce Ventures has announced it launched a new $50 million Consultant Trailblazer Fund. These are the details about the new fund.

IBM Research Shows Apple Macs Drive Greater Productivity And Employee Satisfaction

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 13, 2019

At the 2019 Jamf Nation User Conference, IBM revealed the results of research conducted with employees using Apple Macs compared to PCs.

Drive Capital Closes $350 Million Third Fund To Invest In Midwest Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2019

Venture capital firm Drive Capital has closed a $350 million third fund for investing in early-stage Midwest-based companies.

Sleep Fitness Company Eight Sleep Raises $40 Million In Funding

By Dan Anderson ● Nov 12, 2019

Sleep fitness company Eight Sleep has raised $40 million in funding, which is known for developing a smart bed with temperature regulation and biometric tracking.

The Trade Desk Names Blake Grayson As Chief Financial Officer As Paul Ross Retires

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2019

The Trade Desk announced it named Blake Grayson as its chief financial officer as Paul Ross is retiring.

Adobe Sign Deeply Integrates With More Microsoft Products

By Amit Chowdhry ● Nov 12, 2019

Adobe has announced that it is deepening its partnership with Microsoft to accelerate their digital transformation using Adobe Experience Cloud and Document Cloud.

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Why Apollo Global Is Buying Tech Data For About $5.4 Billion

Google Flights To Send Out Alerts About Cheaper Travel Options

Microsoft AI And Research Group Head Harry Shum Stepping Down In February 2020

Netflix And Nickelodeon Sign Animated Film And Series Deal

These Michigan Alumni Run An Email Newsletter That Is Set To Hit $13 Million This Year

Boldstart Ventures Raises $157 Million Across Two Funds

Intel Unveils Powerful New AI Chips

Gryphon Networks Receives Investment From Sverica

Microsoft’s Number Of Female Employees Increased 12% In 2019

Comcast Leads $10.6 Million Funding Round In Hive

Halifax Promotes Scott Plumridge And Chris Cathcart To Managing Partners

Healthcare Collaboration Platform Apervita Raises $22 Million In Funding

NightDragon Security Expands Team And Advisory Council

Cloud-Native Authorization Company Styra Closes $14 Million In Funding

Inspired Capital Closes $200 Million Debut Institutional Venture Fund

Charity Lunch With Apple CFO Luca Maestri Is Being Auctioned

Timekeeping Automation Service Ping Raises $13.2 Million In Funding

Elektra Labs Raises $2.9 Million In Seed Funding And Launches Atlas Platform

SK Capital Sets Up Small-Cap Fund Of $400 Million

Apple 16-Inch MacBook Pro: Specifications You Should Know About

Why ZoomInfo Is Buying Komiko

Loop: Ohio-Based E-Commerce Platform Raises $10 Million In Funding

MetaProp Names Offerpad Co-Founder Jerry Coleman As Venture Adviser

Facebook Fixes Bug That Causes Unintended Camera Access

Salesforce Ventures Launches A New $50 Million Consultant Trailblazer Fund

IBM Research Shows Apple Macs Drive Greater Productivity And Employee Satisfaction

Drive Capital Closes $350 Million Third Fund To Invest In Midwest Companies

Sleep Fitness Company Eight Sleep Raises $40 Million In Funding

The Trade Desk Names Blake Grayson As Chief Financial Officer As Paul Ross Retires

Adobe Sign Deeply Integrates With More Microsoft Products