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Herbivore: This Husband And Wife Team Just Raised $15 Million For Their Non-Toxic Skincare Brand

By Annie Baker ● Aug 21, 2019

Herbivore -- a Seattle-based GMO free skincare brand founded by a husband and wife team -- announced it raised $15 million.

Why Resolve Is Acquiring FixStream for $24 Million

By Annie Baker ● Aug 21, 2019

Leading IT automation and orchestration platform Resolve Systems announced it raised FixStream for $24 million.

IP Licensing Platform Company Brainbase Raises $3 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 21, 2019

Brainbase -- the makers of IP licensing platforms Brainbase Assist and Marketplace -- announced it raised $3 million in seed funding.

Blooma Announces $2.75 Million Seed Round For Fueling AI-Driven Loan Origination

By Noah Long ● Aug 21, 2019

Blooma, this company that reduces the time, cost, and risk associated with commercial loan origination using AI, announced it raised $2.75 million.

Apple Card Is Now Available For All US Customers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2019

Apple has announced that the Apple Card is now available for all US customers. You can apply for Apple Card through the Wallet app on the phone in minutes.

MPOWER Financing Secures $100 Million From Goldman Sachs

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 20, 2019

Fintech and educational loan provider MPOWER Financing announced it raised a $100 million loan facility from Goldman Sachs.

Enterprise AI Intelligence Company H2O.ai Raises $72.5 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2019

H2O.ai, open source leader in AI and automatic machine learning for the enterprise, announced it raised $72.5 million in Series D.

Why Publicis Groupe Acquired Rauxa

By Annie Baker ● Aug 20, 2019

Advertising and PR giant Publicis Groupe announced it acquired Rauxa -- which is a full-service marketing agency.

OpenGate Capital Buys InRule And Names Damian Blazy As Principal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2019

Private equity firm OpenGate Capital announced it acquired InRule Technology and named Damian Blazy as principal.

IAC Acquires Open Travel Nursing Job Platform NurseFly

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2019

IAC has announced that it is acquiring NurseFly, which is a marketplace targeting the $17 billion temporary healthcare staffing industry.

ShareChat: This India-Based Social Media Company Just Raised $100 Million In Round Led By Twitter

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2019

India-based social media platform ShareChat recently announced it raised $100 million in funding led by Twitter at a reported $650 million valuation.

AU10TIX: $60 Million Funding At $260 Million Valuation

By Annie Baker ● Aug 20, 2019

Cloud-based ID verification and authentication platform AU10TIX recently announced it raised $60 million in minority investment from TPG Tech Adjacencies.

S’well Rolls Out New Vacuum-Insulated Food Containers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2019

S’well -- the company known for pioneering the fashion hydration accessory -- has announced it launched new vacuum-insulated food containers.

Local Celebrities, Investors, And Executives Buy Stake In Seattle Sounders

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2019

A group of local Seattle celebrities, investors, and executives have bought a major stake in the Major League Soccer team Seattle Sounders.

India-Based Social Commerce Company Meesho Raises $125 Million

By Annie Baker ● Aug 20, 2019

India-based online marketplace Meesho announced it closed $125 million in funding led by Naspers. Facebook and several existing investors also joined.

Game Development Company Singularity 6 Secures $16.5 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 20, 2019

Game development studio Singularity 6 announced that it recently raised $16.5 million in Series A funding.

AtriCure Buying SentreHEART For Up To $300 Million: Details About The Deal You Should Know

By Noah Long ● Aug 20, 2019

AtriCure -- a leading innovator in treatments for atrial fibrillation and left atrial appendage management -- is acquiring SentreHEART for up to $300 million.

YouTube AR Beauty Try-On Feature Can Now Be Used In A New Video Featuring M·A·C Cosmetics

By Annie Baker ● Aug 19, 2019

YouTube's new AR Beauty Try-On feature can now be used in a video created in collaboration between M·A·C Cosmetics and Roxette Arisa Howe.

Domino’s Pizza Is Rolling Out E-Bike Program Across The U.S.

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 19, 2019

Domino's Pizza, the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, announced that it is rolling out its e-bike program across the U.S.

Binks: This Y Combinator Company Makes Tailoring Indian Women’s Fashion Easier

By Annie Baker ● Aug 19, 2019

Binks -- a startup that makes finding Indian women's fashion apparel much easier -- is currently participating in Y Combinator’s accelerator program.

Something Navy: Brand Founded By Influencer Arielle Charnas Raises $10 Million

By Annie Baker ● Aug 19, 2019

Something Navy, a brand founded by social media influencer Arielle Charnas, recently announced that it raised $10 million in funding.

BuzzFeed CMO Ben Kaufman Stepping Down To Focus On Camp

By Noah Long ● Aug 19, 2019

BuzzFeed chief marketing officer Ben Kaufman is stepping down to fully focus on Camp, which is a New York-based toy store for kids.

Nudge Rewards: $9.3 Million Raised To Drive Innovation In Employee Experience Management

By Annie Baker ● Aug 19, 2019

Nudge Rewards announced it has raised $9.3 million in funding led by Chicago-based Jump Capital with support from existing investors.

Cinq Music: $40 Million Raised For Technology-Driven Music Distribution Platform

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 19, 2019

Cinq Music recently announced that it raised $40 million in funding from GoDigital Media Group, which is a media investor focused on IP rights management.

Great Point Partners Closes $306 Million For GPP III Growth Buy-Out Fund

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 19, 2019

Leading health care investment firm Great Point Partners announced it closed the growth buy-out fund GPP III at its hard cap of $306 million.

Brick & Mortar: This Venture Firm Founded By Darren Bechtel Has Closed A $97.2 Million Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 19, 2019

Brick & Mortar Ventures announced it closed a $97.2 million fund to invest in companies developing innovative software/hardware solutions.

Boxwood And Atlas Merging In $709.5 Million Deal: Details You Should Know

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 19, 2019

Boxwood Merger and Atlas Intermediate Holdings announced it is merging as part of a $709.5 million deal. These are the details you should know.

Battery Ventures Buys Forest2Market And Fisher International

By Annie Baker ● Aug 19, 2019

Battery Ventures announced it has acquired two companies: Forest2Market and Fisher International.

WW Launches ‘Kurbo By WW’ To Help Kids Reach A Healthy Weight

By Annie Baker ● Aug 19, 2019

Weight Watchers Reimagined recently announced the release of Kurbo by, which was designed to help kids and teens ages 8-17 reach a healthier weight.

Bloomberg Buys RegTek.Solutions For Expanding Regulatory Reporting Services

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 19, 2019

Bloomberg recently announced it acquired RegTek.Solutions, a leading provider of global regulatory reporting software solutions.

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Herbivore: This Husband And Wife Team Just Raised $15 Million For Their Non-Toxic Skincare Brand

Why Resolve Is Acquiring FixStream for $24 Million

IP Licensing Platform Company Brainbase Raises $3 Million

Blooma Announces $2.75 Million Seed Round For Fueling AI-Driven Loan Origination

Apple Card Is Now Available For All US Customers

MPOWER Financing Secures $100 Million From Goldman Sachs

Enterprise AI Intelligence Company H2O.ai Raises $72.5 Million

Why Publicis Groupe Acquired Rauxa

OpenGate Capital Buys InRule And Names Damian Blazy As Principal

IAC Acquires Open Travel Nursing Job Platform NurseFly

ShareChat: This India-Based Social Media Company Just Raised $100 Million In Round Led By Twitter

AU10TIX: $60 Million Funding At $260 Million Valuation

S’well Rolls Out New Vacuum-Insulated Food Containers

Local Celebrities, Investors, And Executives Buy Stake In Seattle Sounders

India-Based Social Commerce Company Meesho Raises $125 Million

Game Development Company Singularity 6 Secures $16.5 Million

AtriCure Buying SentreHEART For Up To $300 Million: Details About The Deal You Should Know

YouTube AR Beauty Try-On Feature Can Now Be Used In A New Video Featuring M·A·C Cosmetics

Domino’s Pizza Is Rolling Out E-Bike Program Across The U.S.

Binks: This Y Combinator Company Makes Tailoring Indian Women’s Fashion Easier

Something Navy: Brand Founded By Influencer Arielle Charnas Raises $10 Million

BuzzFeed CMO Ben Kaufman Stepping Down To Focus On Camp

Nudge Rewards: $9.3 Million Raised To Drive Innovation In Employee Experience Management

Cinq Music: $40 Million Raised For Technology-Driven Music Distribution Platform

Great Point Partners Closes $306 Million For GPP III Growth Buy-Out Fund

Brick & Mortar: This Venture Firm Founded By Darren Bechtel Has Closed A $97.2 Million Fund

Boxwood And Atlas Merging In $709.5 Million Deal: Details You Should Know

Battery Ventures Buys Forest2Market And Fisher International

WW Launches ‘Kurbo By WW’ To Help Kids Reach A Healthy Weight

Bloomberg Buys RegTek.Solutions For Expanding Regulatory Reporting Services