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Stanford University Spinout Deepcell Raises $20 Million In Series A

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2020

Deepcell -- a Stanford University spinout life sciences company that pioneering AI-powered cell classification and isolation for cell biology and translational research -- announced it has raised $20 million in Series A funding led by Bow Capital.

GetAccept Raises $20 Million In Series B Funding

By Annie Baker ● Dec 10, 2020

All-in-one sales platform GetAccept announced it has raised $20 million in Series B funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners.

Facebook Sued By FTC And States Over Antitrust, Targeting Instagram And WhatsApp

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2020

Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) is being sued by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of attorneys general from 48 states and territories. These are the details.

Crossplane Capital Announces Closing Of Inaugural Fund At $275 Million Hard Cap

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2020

Crossplane Capital recently announced the final closing of its inaugural fund Crossplane Capital Fund, L.P. at its $275 million hard cap. These are the details.

Residential Real Estate Marketplace Company Sundae Raises $36 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Dec 10, 2020

Sundae -- a residential real estate marketplace that is focused on helping sellers of distressed property get the best price for their home through a reliable and worry-free process -- announced that it has raised $36 million in Series B funding led by QED Investors.

Starbucks (SBUX) Forecasts Growth Of Over 20% By Fiscal 2022

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2020

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) CFO recently reiterated the company’s fiscal 2021 forecast of adjusted earnings per share of $2.70 to $2.90. These are the details.

Why Thumbtack Is Buying Setter

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 9, 2020

Leading local services marketplace Thumbtack recently announced the acquisition of Toronto-based home management platform Setter. These are the details.

Retail Loyalty App Company Fetch Rewards Raises $80 Million

By Noah Long ● Dec 9, 2020

Fetch Rewards -- the nation’s leading consumer-loyalty and retail-rewards app -- announced it raised $80 million in Series C funding led by ICONIQ Growth.

Digital Health Plan Company Centivo Raises $34 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Dec 9, 2020

Digital health plan Centivo -- a company that is built to save 15% or more compared with traditional insurance carriers and is easy to use for employers and employees -- announced that it has raised $34 million in Series B funding.

Deloitte Buys HashedIn Technologies: Details About The Deal

By Annie Baker ● Dec 9, 2020

Deloitte Consulting recently announced it is buying HashedIn Technologies Private Limited. These are the details.

Sports Education Platform The Skills Raises $5 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Dec 9, 2020

The Skills - an online education platform that focuses exclusively on education taught by icons of professional sport - announced a $5 million seed round. These are the details.

Apple Makes Changes To Self-Driving Vehicle Leadership Team: REPORT

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 9, 2020

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) has made some managerial changes to its self-driving car operations, according to Bloomberg. These are the details.

Why Affirm Is Buying PayBright For CAN$340 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 9, 2020

Affirm announced recently that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire PayBright for C$340 million. These are the details.

Insurance Compliance As A Service Company AgentSync Secures $6.7 Million

By Noah Long ● Dec 9, 2020

AgentSync -- a company that is modernizing the tools and infrastructure powering the insurance industry -- announced that it has raised $6.7 million in seed extension. These are the details.

Sportfishing Platform Catch Co. Raises $6 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Dec 9, 2020

Digital sportfishing brand platform Catch Co. announced it has raised $6 million in funding led by existing investor Listen Ventures.

Scale Venture Partners Closes New $600 Million Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 8, 2020

Scale Venture Partners recently announced that it closed the Scale Venture Partners Fund VII with $600 million in committed capital.

Universal Code Search Company Sourcegraph Raises $50 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Dec 8, 2020

Sourcegraph — a leader in Universal Code Search — announced that it has raised $50 million in Series C funding led by Sequoia Capital

Bling Capital Closes $113 Million For Two New Funds

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 8, 2020

Bling Capital — a venture firm led by Benjamin Ling — has closed $113 million in capital commitments across two new funds.

Home Health Test Company Everlywell Raises $175 Million

By Annie Baker ● Dec 8, 2020

Leading digital health company Everlywell announced recently that it raised an oversubscribed Series D financing of $175 million.

PhonePe Raising $700 Million At $5.5 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 8, 2020

PhonePe — an India-based digital payments company within Walmart’s Flipkart — announced it was planning to raise $700 million from existing investors at a valuation of $5.5 billion.

Why Cisco (CSCO) Is Buying IMImobile (IMO) For $730 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 8, 2020

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and IMImobile PLC (AIM: IMO) recently announced that they have reached an agreement where Cisco will buy IMImobile for about $730 million.

Why JPMorgan Asset Management Is Buying 55ip

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 8, 2020

J.P. Morgan Asset Management recently announced it entered into a definitive agreement to buy 55ip. These are the details.

Beauty Community App Company Supergreat Raises $6.5 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 7, 2020

Supergreat — a community-based app where beauty enthusiasts can review, shop, and share tips on their favorite products — announced a $6.5 million Series A funding led by Benchmark.

E-Commerce Fulfillment Company ShipMonk Raises $290 Million

By Annie Baker ● Dec 7, 2020

ShipMonk — a leading provider of e-commerce fulfillment and technology solutions — announced it has raised a $290 million growth equity round led by Summit Partners.

Cloud Automation Platform Fylamynt Raises $6.5 Million

By Noah Long ● Dec 7, 2020

Cloud automation platform company Fylamynt announced it launched with $6.5 million in a seed round of funding.

Scale AI: $155 Million Funding And Over $3.5 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 6, 2020

Scale AI — a company that delivers high-quality training data for AI applications — announced it raised $155 million in funding at a valuation of over $3.5 billion.

Event Success Platform Bizzabo Raises $138 Million

By Noah Long ● Dec 6, 2020

Leading Event Success Platform Bizzabo announced it has raised $138 million in Series E funding.

Modern Financial Services Company Step Raises $50 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 6, 2020

Step — a modern financial services company built for teens and families — announced it has raised $50 million in Series B funding. These are the details.

Automotive Aftermarket Shop Management Company Shop-Ware Raises $15 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Dec 6, 2020

Shop-Ware — an automotive aftermarket's premier cloud-based shop management software for independent repair shops — announced it has raised $15 million in Series A funding led by Insight Partners

Digital Adoption Platform Apty Closes $5.4 Million In Funding

By Annie Baker ● Dec 5, 2020

Digital Adoption Platform Apty announced it has raised $5.4 million in post-seed funding. These are the details.

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Stanford University Spinout Deepcell Raises $20 Million In Series A

GetAccept Raises $20 Million In Series B Funding

Facebook Sued By FTC And States Over Antitrust, Targeting Instagram And WhatsApp

Crossplane Capital Announces Closing Of Inaugural Fund At $275 Million Hard Cap

Residential Real Estate Marketplace Company Sundae Raises $36 Million

Starbucks (SBUX) Forecasts Growth Of Over 20% By Fiscal 2022

Why Thumbtack Is Buying Setter

Retail Loyalty App Company Fetch Rewards Raises $80 Million

Digital Health Plan Company Centivo Raises $34 Million

Deloitte Buys HashedIn Technologies: Details About The Deal

Sports Education Platform The Skills Raises $5 Million

Apple Makes Changes To Self-Driving Vehicle Leadership Team: REPORT

Why Affirm Is Buying PayBright For CAN$340 Million

Insurance Compliance As A Service Company AgentSync Secures $6.7 Million

Sportfishing Platform Catch Co. Raises $6 Million

Scale Venture Partners Closes New $600 Million Fund

Universal Code Search Company Sourcegraph Raises $50 Million

Bling Capital Closes $113 Million For Two New Funds

Home Health Test Company Everlywell Raises $175 Million

PhonePe Raising $700 Million At $5.5 Billion Valuation

Why Cisco (CSCO) Is Buying IMImobile (IMO) For $730 Million

Why JPMorgan Asset Management Is Buying 55ip

Beauty Community App Company Supergreat Raises $6.5 Million

E-Commerce Fulfillment Company ShipMonk Raises $290 Million

Cloud Automation Platform Fylamynt Raises $6.5 Million

Scale AI: $155 Million Funding And Over $3.5 Billion Valuation

Event Success Platform Bizzabo Raises $138 Million

Modern Financial Services Company Step Raises $50 Million

Automotive Aftermarket Shop Management Company Shop-Ware Raises $15 Million

Digital Adoption Platform Apty Closes $5.4 Million In Funding