Pulse 2.0

BMW Introduces The Purely Electric MINI Cooper SE

By Annie Baker ● Jul 11, 2019

BMW has officially unveiled the new MINI Cooper SE. These are the MINI Cooper SE specifications.

Credit Rating Company Experian Joins Grab’s Series H Round

By Noah Long ● Jul 11, 2019

Grab -- a ride-hailing, food delivery, and digital payment company -- has added Experian as a strategic investor in its Series H round.

eCommerce Checkout Company Bolt Raises $90 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 11, 2019

Bolt, a company that is simplifying the checkout experience for retailers online, has announced several milestones, including $68 million in funding.

Bengaluru-Based Digital Banking Company NiYO Has Raised $35 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 11, 2019

Bengaluru-based digital banking startup NiYO Solutions announced it raised $35 million in Series B funding to further accelerate growth.

Precision Medicine Company GNS Healthcare Secures $23 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 11, 2019

Leading precision medicine company GNS Healthcare announced it raised $23 million in strategic funding led by Cigna Ventures.

Twilio Co-Founder Jeff Lawson Net Worth Jumps To $1.2 Billion, Says Forbes Report

By Annie Baker ● Jul 11, 2019

The net worth of Twilio co-founder and CEO Jeff Lawson has hit $1.2 billion due to his 5% stake in the company, according to Forbes.

Digital Customer Interaction Company Lightico Secures $14.5 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 11, 2019

Digital customer interaction pioneer company Lightico announced it raised $14.5 million in funding from Mangrove, Crescendo, lool ventures and Spinach Angels.

Custom Resident App Company Mobile Doorman Raises $6.5 Million

By Noah Long ● Jul 11, 2019

Mobile Doorman -- a software provider of custom mobile apps that connects residents and their communities -- has raised $6.5 million of expansion capital

Google Acquires Cloud-Native Enterprise File Storage Company Elastifile

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 10, 2019

Google Cloud announced it is acquiring cloud-native enterprise file storage company Elastifile for an undisclosed amount (rumored at $200 million).

Virgin Galactic Plans To Go Public Through An $800 Million Deal With Social Capital Hedosophia

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 10, 2019

Spaceflight company Virgin Galactic announced it is going public as part of an $800 million deal with Chamath Palihapitiya's Social Capital Hedosophia.

Cisco Announces $2.6 Billion Acquisition Of Acacia Communications

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 10, 2019

Cisco announced it is acquiring existing supplier Acacia Communications in a deal that is valued at $2.6 billion on a fully diluted basis.

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.