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Liquid Death: This Canned Water Startup Is Reportedly In Talks To Raise $10 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 23, 2019

Liquid Death -- this canned water startup that went viral and raised $1.6 million in seed funding recently -- is reportedly in talks to raise $10 million.

Apple Releases New Versions Of iOS 9.3.6 and iOS 10.3.4 For Older iPhones And iPads

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 22, 2019

Apple has released new versions of iOS 9.3.6 and iOS 10.3.4 to fix GPS problems on older iPhones and iPads.

Apple Releases iOS 12.4: These Are The New Features

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 22, 2019

Today Apple released iOS 12.4 for download. These are the iOS 12.4 features included in the update.

Robinhood: DST Leads $323 Million Series E Round At $7.6 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 22, 2019

Robinhood -- the no-fee service for trading stocks, options, and cryptocurrencies -- announced it raised $323 million at a $7.6 billion valuation.

10x Ascend: This Company Helps Engineers With Job Negotiations

By Noah Long ● Jul 22, 2019

10x Ascend -- a company that negotiates on behalf of software developers and data science professionals -- has officially launched out of beta.

Fifth Wall: Real Estate VC Firm Closes Oversubscribed $503 Million Fund II

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 22, 2019

Global real estate industry VC firm Fifth Wall announced it closed $503 million for the oversubscribed Fund II.

Ebix’s $337.8 Million Acquisition Of Yatra: Details About The Deal You Should Know About

By Annie Baker ● Jul 22, 2019

Atlanta-based software company Ebix announced recently that it acquired Yatra for $337.8 million. These are the details behind the deal.

AlphaSense: This Market Intelligence Search Engine Has Raised $50 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 22, 2019

AlphaSense -- an AI-based market intelligence search engine built for enterprise and investment companies -- announced it raised $50 million in Series B.

Salesforce Launches New Partner Relationship Management Features

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 22, 2019

Salesforce launches three new features for its PRM platform including self-service reports, Quip for Salesforce, and Einstein Analytics for Partners.

Icertis: $115 Million Funding, Over $1 Billion Valuation, $1 Trillion In Aggregate Contract Value

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 22, 2019

Icertis, a leading enterprise contract management company announced it raised $115 million in Series E funding at a valuation of more than $1 billion.

Why 8×8 Is Acquiring Wavecell For $125 Million

By Noah Long ● Jul 22, 2019

Leading cloud provider of voice, video, chat and contact center solutions 8x8 announced it is acquiring Wavecell for $125 million.

These Former Bain Executives Are Raising $400 Million For A New Hedge Fund Called 325 Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 22, 2019

325 Capital -- a hedge fund created by three former Bain executives -- is looking to raise $400 million to make big bets on small public companies.

Microsoft’s Strategic Alliance With AT&T: Details About The Deal You Should Know About

By Noah Long ● Jul 22, 2019

AT&T and Microsoft recently announced it made a strategic alliance involving cloud computing, AI, and 5G in a deal reportedly valued at around $2 billion.

Why Invitae Is Acquiring Jungla For About $50 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jul 22, 2019

Invitae recently revealed that it is acquiring Jungla for approximately $50 million upon closing. These are the details behind the deal.

Personalized Oncology Company Notable Announces $40 Million Funding Round

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 22, 2019

Notable -- a company redefining cancer treatment with a clinically validated platform -- announced it raised $40 million in Series B.

Robot-Assisted Dental Surgery Platform Company Neocis Raises $30 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jul 21, 2019

Miami, Florida-based robot-assisted dental surgery platform company Neocis announced it raised $30 million in funding to support expanded commercialization.

Video-Based Research Platform methinks Secures $7 Million

By Noah Long ● Jul 21, 2019

methinks -- the company behind a popular video-based research platform -- announced new milestones including $7 million in Series A.

Jane Technologies Raises $21 Million

By Noah Long ● Jul 21, 2019

Jane Technologies -- a retail software company known for creating the largest online cannabis marketplace -- announced it raised $21 million.

St. Louis-Based Private Equity Firm WILsquare Capital Raises $190 Million For Second Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 21, 2019

St. Louis-based private equity firm WILsquare Capital has closed its oversubscribed second fund at $190 million thus beating its $150 million target.

Augmentir: How This Augmented Worker Software Company Is Helping Frontline Workers

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 21, 2019

Augmentir -- a leading provider of augmented worker software for industrial companies -- announced it has closed an oversubscribed funding round.

Kopari Beauty Raises $20 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jul 21, 2019

Premium coconut-powered lifestyle brand Kopari Beauty announced it closed $20 million in funding.

ClassPass Moves Into Corporate Wellness Programs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 21, 2019

ClassPass -- the popular fitness subscription service -- is now moving into corporate wellness programs.

AI-Powered Musician Creation Platform LANDR Raises $26 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jul 21, 2019

LANDR -- an AI-powered creative platform for musicians -- has closed $26 million in Series B funding.

Oyo Founder Ritesh Agarwal Investing $2 Billion To Buy Back Equity Stake

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 21, 2019

Oyo Hotels and Homes founder and CEO Ritesh Agarwal is investing $2 billion to buy back stake in the company

Arcview Secures $7.7 Million

By Noah Long ● Jul 21, 2019

Arcview -- a premier cannabis industry investor network that connects accredited investors with businesses seeking capital -- has raised $7.7 million.

Arm Flexible Access Program Enables Chip Designers To Experiment Before Investing

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 21, 2019

Chip giant Arm is expanding the way existing and new partners can access and license the technology for semiconductor design through Arm Flexible Access.

DoorDash Collaborates With McDonald’s As A U.S. McDelivery Partner

By Annie Baker ● Jul 20, 2019

DoorDash has partnered with McDonald’s USA to expand the availability of McDelivery beyond the current offering launching first in the Houston, Texas area

Adobe To Partner With Microsoft-Accenture Joint Venture Avanade

By Noah Long ● Jul 20, 2019

Adobe announced it is partnering with Avanade, the joint venture between Microsoft and Accenture. And Avanade will be launching an Adobe practice.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Unveils Brain Implant Plan

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 20, 2019

NeuraLink has unveiled its brain implant plan, which includes a tiny probe with over 3,000 electrodes attached to flexible threads to monitor 1,000 neurons.

Turo: $250 Million From IAC, Unicorn Status, 10 Million Users, 400K Shared Vehicles

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 20, 2019

Turo announced several new milestones including a $250 million Series E round from IAC, unicorn status, 10 million users, and 400,000 shared vehicles.

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Liquid Death: This Canned Water Startup Is Reportedly In Talks To Raise $10 Million

Apple Releases New Versions Of iOS 9.3.6 and iOS 10.3.4 For Older iPhones And iPads

Apple Releases iOS 12.4: These Are The New Features

Robinhood: DST Leads $323 Million Series E Round At $7.6 Billion Valuation

10x Ascend: This Company Helps Engineers With Job Negotiations

Fifth Wall: Real Estate VC Firm Closes Oversubscribed $503 Million Fund II

Ebix’s $337.8 Million Acquisition Of Yatra: Details About The Deal You Should Know About

AlphaSense: This Market Intelligence Search Engine Has Raised $50 Million

Salesforce Launches New Partner Relationship Management Features

Icertis: $115 Million Funding, Over $1 Billion Valuation, $1 Trillion In Aggregate Contract Value

Why 8×8 Is Acquiring Wavecell For $125 Million

These Former Bain Executives Are Raising $400 Million For A New Hedge Fund Called 325 Capital

Microsoft’s Strategic Alliance With AT&T: Details About The Deal You Should Know About

Why Invitae Is Acquiring Jungla For About $50 Million

Personalized Oncology Company Notable Announces $40 Million Funding Round

Robot-Assisted Dental Surgery Platform Company Neocis Raises $30 Million

Video-Based Research Platform methinks Secures $7 Million

Jane Technologies Raises $21 Million

St. Louis-Based Private Equity Firm WILsquare Capital Raises $190 Million For Second Fund

Augmentir: How This Augmented Worker Software Company Is Helping Frontline Workers

Kopari Beauty Raises $20 Million

ClassPass Moves Into Corporate Wellness Programs

AI-Powered Musician Creation Platform LANDR Raises $26 Million

Oyo Founder Ritesh Agarwal Investing $2 Billion To Buy Back Equity Stake

Arcview Secures $7.7 Million

Arm Flexible Access Program Enables Chip Designers To Experiment Before Investing

DoorDash Collaborates With McDonald’s As A U.S. McDelivery Partner

Adobe To Partner With Microsoft-Accenture Joint Venture Avanade

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Unveils Brain Implant Plan

Turo: $250 Million From IAC, Unicorn Status, 10 Million Users, 400K Shared Vehicles