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Piper Jaffray Is Acquiring Sandler O’Neill For $485 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 10, 2019

Piper Jaffray announced it is acquiring Sandler O'Neill & Partners for $485 million. The combined companies will be called Piper Sandler Companies.

Cloud Marketing Platform Company Signpost Raises $52 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jul 10, 2019

Cloud platform company Signpost announced it raised $52 million in late-stage financing from HighBar Partners and BMO Bank of Montreal

Internet Isolation Company Menlo Security Raises $75 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 10, 2019

Cloud security leader company Menlo Security announced it raised $75 million in Series D funding led by clients advised by JP Morgan Asset Management.

Digital Risk Protection Company Digital Shadows Raises $10 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 10, 2019

Digital Shadows -- a digital risk protection company -- announced it raised $10 million in a strategic round of funding led by National Australia Bank.

Atlan Closes $2.5 Million To Improve Data Management For Enterprises

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 10, 2019

Atlan -- a company that improves data management for enterprises -- announced it closed $2.5 million in pre-Series A funding led by WaterBridge Ventures

Tech School Ironhack Secures $4 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 10, 2019

Ironhack -- a tech boot camp school with nine campuses around the world -- has closed $4 million in funding led by JME Capital.

Cloud Authorization Platform Company Polyrize Raises $4 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 10, 2019

Cybersecurity platform company Polyrize announced it has raised $4 million led by Glilot Capital Partners.

XDD Has Acquired QDiscovery To Expand Services In The Midwest And East Coast

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 10, 2019

Leading international provider of eDiscovery and data management Xact Data Discovery (XDD) has acquired QDiscovery.

OutboundEngine Receives $8 Million Venture Loan From Horizon Technology Finance

By Noah Long ● Jul 10, 2019

OutboundEngine -- an all-in-one marketing solution company -- announced it raised an $8 million venture loan from Horizon Technology Finance Corporation.

Why Wiley Is Acquiring Zyante For $56 Million

By Noah Long ● Jul 9, 2019

John Wiley & Sons recently announced it acquired Zyante for $56 million in cash. These are the details behind the deal.

Kyash Raises Funding To Help Bring Japanese Consumers Into The Cashless Era

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 9, 2019

Kyash -- the company behind the Kyash wallet app and Kyash Direct payment platform -- has raised JPY1.5 billion

Fifty Years Venture Firm Raises $50 Million For Fund II

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2019

VC fund Fifty Years recently announced that it closed $50 million for Fund II to invest in entrepreneurs who are focused on the world's largest problems.

Clause To Accelerate Business Development Efforts With New Funding Round

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 9, 2019

Leading smart contracting technology company Clause announced it raised $5.5 million in Series A funding and signed a deal with DocuSign recently.

Why NCR Acquired D3 Technology

By Annie Baker ● Jul 9, 2019

NCR Corporation recently announced it acquired online and mobile banking company D3 Technology. These are the details behind the deal.

Online Delivery Platform Mercato Has Closed Funding To Expand Its Market Base

By Annie Baker ● Jul 9, 2019

Online ordering and delivery platform for independent grocery stores Mercato announced recently that it closed funding led by Greycroft.

Cere Network Raises Funding To Build Out Blockchain CRM

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2019

Cere Network recently announced it raised strategic funding from Binance Labs, Arrington XRP Capital, and NEO Global Capital.

e.ventures Secures $400 Million Across Two Oversubscribed Early-Stage Funds

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 9, 2019

e.ventures recently announced it secured $400 million in new capital based on two oversubscribed early-stage funds.

Sony And Daiwa Are Setting Up A 20 Billion Yen Startup Growth Fund

By Noah Long ● Jul 9, 2019

Sony and Daiwa Capital announced recently that it established the Innovation Growth Ventures (IGV) with an aim to hit 20 billion yen in size.

DoNotPay: ‘Robot Lawyer’ Company Raises $4.6 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 9, 2019

DoNotPay is the "world’s first robot lawyer" that recently raised $4.6 million in funding led by Felicis Ventures.

Why KKR Acquired Ottawa-Based Corel

By Noah Long ● Jul 9, 2019

KKR recently confirmed it closed the acquisition of Corel from Vector Capital. These are the details behind the deal.

Upfront Ventures Is Raising $250 Million For Its Third Growth-Stage Fund

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 9, 2019

Upfront Ventures has recently filed a Form D with the SEC indicating that it is raising $250 million for its third growth-stage investment fund.

Rivian Automotive Has Been Attracting Talented Experts From Many Other Auto Giants

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2019

Electric vehicle company Rivian Automotive has been attracting talented experts from many other auto giants. Here are some examples.

Why Anheuser-Busch Acquired Babe Wine From These Social Media Influencers

By Annie Baker ● Jul 9, 2019

Anheuser-Busch -- the world’s largest brewer -- recently announced it was acquiring Babe Wine from these Instagram influencers.

Ola Electric: EV Unit Of Ola Ridesharing Company Is Now Reportedly Valued At More Than $1 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2019

Ola Electric -- the electric vehicle unit of the Ola ridesharing company -- is now reportedly valued at more than $1 billion following a $250 million round.

Kabbage: Additional $200 Million Revolving Credit Facility To Further Support Small U.S. Businesses

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 8, 2019

Kabbage, a data and technology company offering automated cash flow solutions for small businesses, has closed a $200 million revolving credit facility.

Calm App Is Now Hitting $150 Million In Annual Recurring Revenue

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2019

Calm -- the popular meditation and relaxation app -- is now hitting $150 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and has raised $27 million

Girlboss: Going From A Media Company To A Professional Women’s Network

By Annie Baker ● Jul 8, 2019

Girlboss has recently pivoted from a media brand for women to a professional women’s network. These are the details behind the changes.

Cancer Patient Social Network Belong.Life Closes $14 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jul 8, 2019

Belong.Life -- the world’s largest digital cancer patient platform -- recently announced it raised $14 million in Series B.

Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Therapy Company Century Therapeutics Raises $250 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 8, 2019

Century Therapeutics -- a company that was created by Versant Ventures -- recently emerged from stealth and raised $250 million.

Knowledge Transfer Platform Company RealWear Raises $80 Million

By Noah Long ● Jul 8, 2019

Knowledge transfer and training platform company RealWear announced it raised $80 million in in a a combination of equity and debt.

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Piper Jaffray Is Acquiring Sandler O’Neill For $485 Million

Cloud Marketing Platform Company Signpost Raises $52 Million

Internet Isolation Company Menlo Security Raises $75 Million

Digital Risk Protection Company Digital Shadows Raises $10 Million

Atlan Closes $2.5 Million To Improve Data Management For Enterprises

Tech School Ironhack Secures $4 Million

Cloud Authorization Platform Company Polyrize Raises $4 Million

XDD Has Acquired QDiscovery To Expand Services In The Midwest And East Coast

OutboundEngine Receives $8 Million Venture Loan From Horizon Technology Finance

Why Wiley Is Acquiring Zyante For $56 Million

Kyash Raises Funding To Help Bring Japanese Consumers Into The Cashless Era

Fifty Years Venture Firm Raises $50 Million For Fund II

Clause To Accelerate Business Development Efforts With New Funding Round

Why NCR Acquired D3 Technology

Online Delivery Platform Mercato Has Closed Funding To Expand Its Market Base

Cere Network Raises Funding To Build Out Blockchain CRM

e.ventures Secures $400 Million Across Two Oversubscribed Early-Stage Funds

Sony And Daiwa Are Setting Up A 20 Billion Yen Startup Growth Fund

DoNotPay: ‘Robot Lawyer’ Company Raises $4.6 Million

Why KKR Acquired Ottawa-Based Corel

Upfront Ventures Is Raising $250 Million For Its Third Growth-Stage Fund

Rivian Automotive Has Been Attracting Talented Experts From Many Other Auto Giants

Why Anheuser-Busch Acquired Babe Wine From These Social Media Influencers

Ola Electric: EV Unit Of Ola Ridesharing Company Is Now Reportedly Valued At More Than $1 Billion

Kabbage: Additional $200 Million Revolving Credit Facility To Further Support Small U.S. Businesses

Calm App Is Now Hitting $150 Million In Annual Recurring Revenue

Girlboss: Going From A Media Company To A Professional Women’s Network

Cancer Patient Social Network Belong.Life Closes $14 Million

Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Therapy Company Century Therapeutics Raises $250 Million

Knowledge Transfer Platform Company RealWear Raises $80 Million