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End-to-End Podcast Management Platform Sounder Raises $1.8 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2020

End-to-end podcast management company and monetization platform Sounder announced it has raised $1.8 million in a seed round of funding.

Everlaw Raises $62 Million In Funding Led By CapitalG And Menlo Ventures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2020

Cloud-based e-discovery and litigation platform Everlaw announced it has raised $62 million in a Series C funding round led by new investor CapitalG and Menlo Ventures.

Intercompany Data Automation Platform BackboneAI Raises $4.7 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Mar 16, 2020

Intercompany data automation platform BackboneAI announced it has launched with a $4.7 million seed round of funding led by Fika Ventures.

Stephen Scherr: Goldman Sachs CFO Says Company Is ‘Very Open’ To Making Acquisitions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 16, 2020

Goldman Sachs Chief Financial Officer Stephen Scherr announced recently that the company is “very open” to making acquisitions

Cloud Security Operations Company DisruptOps Closes $9 Million In Funding

By Annie Baker ● Mar 15, 2020

Cloud Security Operations leader DisruptOps announced it raised $9 million in Series A funding from Drive Capital and existing investor Rally Ventures.

eConsult Platform RubiconMD Raises $18 Million In Funding

By Dan Anderson ● Mar 15, 2020

Leading eConsult platform RubiconMD announced it raised $18 million in Series C funding led by Deerfield Management Company.

AI Assurance Platform Superwise.ai Raises $4.5 Million In Funding

By Annie Baker ● Mar 15, 2020

AI assurance platform company Superwise.ai announced it raised $4.5 million in a seed round of funding led by Capri Ventures and F2 Capital.

Rental Marketplace Company Zumper Raises $60 Million Led By e.ventures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 15, 2020

Rental marketplace company Zumper announced it raised $60 million in Series D funding led by new investor e.ventures.

Lightbend Secures $25 Million In Funding Led By Dell

By Dan Anderson ● Mar 15, 2020

Lightbend — the leader in Reactive Architecture and the creator of the popular cloud-native platform Akka — announced it raised a $25 million financing round.

Payment Solutions QRails Raises $8 Million In Funding

By Noah Long ● Mar 15, 2020

QRails, a cloud-based open API issuer-processor that enables payment solutions around the world, announced it raised $8 million.

Deloitte Digital’s Salesforce Academy Launches New Training Opportunities For University Students

By Noah Long ● Mar 14, 2020

Deloitte announced it is introducing college students across the United States to Salesforce and the world of consulting through Deloitte Digital’s Salesforce Academy.

Albert Closes $50 Million In Funding Led By Alphabet’s CapitalG

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 14, 2020

LA-based financial tech company Albert announced recently that it raised $50 million in Series B funding from Alphabet’s CapitalG.

Stifel Hires 4 Wirehouse Advisors Overseeing About $418 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 14, 2020

Full-service brokerage and investment banking firm Stifel recently hired four warehouse advisors who oversee a total of about $418 million in client assets.

IBM Watson Gains The Ability To Understand Complex Topics

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 14, 2020

IBM recently announced several new Watson technologies designed for helping organizations understand and analyze complex topics.

Spend Management Company Airbase Closes $23.5 Million In Funding

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2020

Airbase, an all-in-one platform for spend management, announced it raised $23.5 million in Series A extension funding led by new investor Bain Capital Ventures.

Hungry Marketplace: $20 Million Funding, Over $100 Million Valuation, $50 Million Run Rate This Year

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2020

Hungry Marketplace, a company that links independent chefs to companies looking for catering, announced $20 million in funding, a $100 million valuation, and an expected $50 million run rate.

South Carolina-Based Tech-Enabled Amenities Company TFLiving Raises $4.8 Million

By Noah Long ● Mar 13, 2020

TFLiving, a tech-enabled platform providing fitness and amenities services for residential and commercial communities, announced it raised $4.8 million.

COVID-19 Accelerator: Gates Foundation, Wellcome, And Mastercard Commit $125 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2020

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Wellcome, and Mastercard announced that they committed up to $125 million in seed funding.

Byron Allen: This Media Tycoon Reportedly Bid $8.5 Billion For Tegna

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2020

Media tycoon Byron Allen has reportedly bid $8.5 billion for Tegna. These are the details.

Superpeer Raises $2 Million To Help How-To Experts And Influencers Make Money

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2020

Superpeer, a company known for giving YouTube creators and influencers a way to make money, announced it raised $2 million in pre-seed funding.

Facebook And Twitter Delete Russia-Linked Accounts In Africa Targeting U.S. Users

By Dan Anderson ● Mar 13, 2020

Facebook and Twitter announced that they took down a network of Russia-linked accounts operating out of Ghana and Nigeria.

Why HealthStream Is Buying NurseGrid For $25 Million

By Annie Baker ● Mar 13, 2020

HealthStream, a provider of workforce and provider solutions for the healthcare industry, announced recently it is acquiring NurseGrid. These are the details.

How Google Cloud And AT&T Plan To Drive Network Edge 5G Computing For Enterprises

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 13, 2020

Google Cloud and AT&T recently announced a partnership to help enterprises take advantage of Google Cloud’s technologies and capabilities with AT&T network connectivity at the edge.

Elevate Capital To Raise $40 Million Second Fund

By Annie Baker ● Mar 12, 2020

Elevate Capital, the first inclusive venture capital fund in Oregon that supports diversity by targeting companies led by minorities, announced it is raising a $40 million second fund.

Why Moody’s Is Buying RBA International

By Annie Baker ● Mar 12, 2020

Moody’s Corporation recently announced it is buying RBA International (RBA). These are the details about the deal.

New Enterprise Associates Launches $3.6 Billion 17th Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 12, 2020

New Enterprise Associates announced it has closed $3.6 billion for its 17th venture fund. Now the firm has total committed capital of nearly $24 billion.

Alabama-Based Client Relationship Management Company Case Status Raises $1.5 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Mar 12, 2020

Case Status, a client relationship management and marketing platform for law firms, announced it raised $1.5 million.

Why Accenture Is Buying ESR Labs

By Noah Long ● Mar 11, 2020

Accenture recently announced it agreed to buy ESR Labs, a Munich-based company that builds embedded software for leading German car brands and suppliers.

Stanford Online High School Offering Resources For Schools Closing Due To Coronavirus

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 11, 2020

Stanford Online High School, a leader in online education among K-12 independent schools, announced it is offering free resources for schools facing closures due to coronavirus.

Microsoft Readjusts Research Group: Eric Horvitz As Chief Scientist And Peter Lee Becomes Head

By Annie Baker ● Mar 11, 2020

Microsoft recently readjusted its research group due to Harry Shum leaving the company last month. These are the details.

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End-to-End Podcast Management Platform Sounder Raises $1.8 Million

Everlaw Raises $62 Million In Funding Led By CapitalG And Menlo Ventures

Intercompany Data Automation Platform BackboneAI Raises $4.7 Million

Stephen Scherr: Goldman Sachs CFO Says Company Is ‘Very Open’ To Making Acquisitions

Cloud Security Operations Company DisruptOps Closes $9 Million In Funding

eConsult Platform RubiconMD Raises $18 Million In Funding

AI Assurance Platform Superwise.ai Raises $4.5 Million In Funding

Rental Marketplace Company Zumper Raises $60 Million Led By e.ventures

Lightbend Secures $25 Million In Funding Led By Dell

Payment Solutions QRails Raises $8 Million In Funding

Deloitte Digital’s Salesforce Academy Launches New Training Opportunities For University Students

Albert Closes $50 Million In Funding Led By Alphabet’s CapitalG

Stifel Hires 4 Wirehouse Advisors Overseeing About $418 Million

IBM Watson Gains The Ability To Understand Complex Topics

Spend Management Company Airbase Closes $23.5 Million In Funding

Hungry Marketplace: $20 Million Funding, Over $100 Million Valuation, $50 Million Run Rate This Year

South Carolina-Based Tech-Enabled Amenities Company TFLiving Raises $4.8 Million

COVID-19 Accelerator: Gates Foundation, Wellcome, And Mastercard Commit $125 Million

Byron Allen: This Media Tycoon Reportedly Bid $8.5 Billion For Tegna

Superpeer Raises $2 Million To Help How-To Experts And Influencers Make Money

Facebook And Twitter Delete Russia-Linked Accounts In Africa Targeting U.S. Users

Why HealthStream Is Buying NurseGrid For $25 Million

How Google Cloud And AT&T Plan To Drive Network Edge 5G Computing For Enterprises

Elevate Capital To Raise $40 Million Second Fund

Why Moody’s Is Buying RBA International

New Enterprise Associates Launches $3.6 Billion 17th Fund

Alabama-Based Client Relationship Management Company Case Status Raises $1.5 Million

Why Accenture Is Buying ESR Labs

Stanford Online High School Offering Resources For Schools Closing Due To Coronavirus

Microsoft Readjusts Research Group: Eric Horvitz As Chief Scientist And Peter Lee Becomes Head