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D2C Women’s Luxury Footwear Tamara Mellon Grew 136% YoY And Secured $50 Million In Series C

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 24, 2019

Tamara Mellon Brand has announced that it raised $50 million in Series C funding. Including this round, Tamara Mellon raised about $87 million total.

How Personal Finance App Dave Helps Consumers Avoid Overdraft Fees

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 24, 2019

Dave, a mobile finance app that helps users avoid overdraft fees, announced it is launching a banking product and that it raised $110 million in debt.

Lagos-Based Motorcycle Transit Service MAX.ng Plans To Expand In West Africa With New Funding Round

By Dan Anderson ● Jun 24, 2019

Lagos, Nigeria-based motorcycle transit and delivery startup MAX.ng announced it raised $7 million in funding led by Novastar Ventures.

In-Memory Computing Company Hazelcast Secures $21.5 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 24, 2019

Leading in-memory computing platform Hazelcast announced it closed $21.5 million in funding led by new investor C5 Capital

Digital Experience Optimization Company Optimizely Raises $50 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jun 24, 2019

Digital experience optimization leader Optimizely has raised $50 million in Series D funding led by Goldman Sachs with participation from Accenture.

Data-Driven Marketing Company Fluent Acquires AdParlor

By Annie Baker ● Jun 23, 2019

Data-driven performance marketing company Fluent announced it is acquiring AdParlor Holdings. These are the details behind the deal.

Mobile Mesh Networking Company goTenna Secures $24 Million

By Noah Long ● Jun 23, 2019

World’s leading mobile mesh networking platform goTenna announced it secured $24 million in funding

Bengaluru-Based Payment Gateway Company Razorpay Raises $75 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 23, 2019

Bengaluru-based payment gateway company Razorpay announced it raised $75 million in funding led by Ribbit Capital and Sequoia Capital.

Amazon’s Twitch Acquires Bebo: Details About The Deal You Should Know

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 23, 2019

Amazon's Twitch game streaming service has acquired social network and esports company Bebo in a deal that is reported to be valued up to $25 million.

How The Apple ‘Find My Friends’ App Helped Save This Teenager’s Life

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 23, 2019

This is the story of how Apple's "Find My Friends" app helped save the life of 17-year-old Macy Smith.

Invitae Acquiring Singular Bio For $55 Million: Details About The Deal You Should Know

By Noah Long ● Jun 23, 2019

Invitae, a leading medical genetics company, recently announced the acquisition of Singular Bio. These are the details behind the deal.

Pfizer’s $11.4 Billion Array BioPharma Acquisition: Details About The Deal You Should Know

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 23, 2019

Pfizer announced recently that it acquired biopharmaceutical company Array BioPharma for $11.4 billion. These are the details you should know.

Modern Fertility: This Company Makes Fertility Hormone Testing More Accessible

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 23, 2019

Modern Fertility is a women’s health company that makes fertility hormone testing more accessible, which raised $15 million Series A recently.

How SiFive Helps SoC Designers Reduce Time-To-Market And Find Cost Savings

By Dan Anderson ● Jun 23, 2019

SiFive is a leading commercial RISC-V processor IP and silicon solutions provider that helps SoC designers reduce time-to-market and find cost savings

Edge Case Research: This Pittsburgh Company Improves The Safety Of Autonomous Vehicles

By Noah Long ● Jun 22, 2019

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based company Edge Case Research is known for improving the safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles, which raised $7 million.

Skupos: Retail Data Company More Than Doubled Its Customers In A Few Months

By Annie Baker ● Jun 22, 2019

Convenience retail data platform company Skupos recently announced it more than doubled its customers and raised $26 million in funding.

Baltimore-Based Inner Loop Capital Establishes Fund For Cybersecurity Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 21, 2019

Seed stage VC firm Inner Loop Capital recently set up a $2.6 million Syndicate Fund to fuel early-stage cybersecurity and enterprise technology companies

IRL: This Social Calendar App Makes It Easier To Hang Out With Friends

By Annie Baker ● Jun 21, 2019

IRL is a company that is aiming to bring people together in real life, which recently raised $11 million in funding from several investors.

Valo Ventures: Google Capital Co-Founder Scott Tierney Sets Up Venture Capital Firm For A Brighter Future

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 21, 2019

Valo Ventures is a venture firm launched by Google Capital co-founder Scott Tierney that is investing in a brighter future, which raised $175 million.

Why Intel Acquired Barefoot Networks

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 21, 2019

Intel recently acquired Barefoot Networks for an undisclosed amount. These are the details behind the deal.

KnowBe4: Clearwater-Based Cybersecurity Company Is Hitting $100 Million In Recurring Revenue And Is Valued At $1 Billion

By Noah Long ● Jun 21, 2019

Clearwater, Florida-based leading cybersecurity company KnowBe4 is now hitting $100 million in recurring revenue and is now valued at $1 billion.

Getaway: This Company Offers Mindful Escapes To Tiny Cabins

By Dan Anderson ● Jun 21, 2019

Wellness hospitality company Getaway is a company that offers mindful escapes to tiny cabins in nature. Getaway recently raised $22.5 million.

Walmart Testing Driverless Vehicles With Gatik As A Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 21, 2019

Walmart and Gatik are preparing to test driverless cars for transporting products to cut down on shipping costs.

How VidMob Is Scaling Digital Video Advertising

By Annie Baker ● Jun 21, 2019

Full stack creative technology platform company VidMob helps scale digital video advertising. These are the details behind the company.

Switzerland Based Fintech Company Avaloq Is Considering an IPO

By Shan Sadiq ● Jun 21, 2019

Avaloq, a Switzerland based leading provider of fintech software to banks around the world, is considering an IPO in the near future.

Camp: Retail Store Founded By BuzzFeed CMO Ben Kaufman Raises $10.5 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jun 20, 2019

Camp, a New York-based retail store founded by BuzzFeed CMO Ben Kaufman, announced it raised $10.5 million.

Robotic Process Automation Company Blue Prism Buying Thoughtonomy For Up To $100 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 20, 2019

Robotic Process Automation company Blue Prism is acquiring Thoughtonomy in a deal valued at up to $100 million.

Salesforce Unveils Customer Data Platform And The Next Gen Of Customer 360

By Annie Baker ● Jun 20, 2019

Salesforce recently unveiled a new Customer Data Platform (CDP) and the new Customer 360 generation at the annual Salesforce Connections conference.

Meg Whitman And Jeff Katzenberg’s Quibi Has Already Sold $100 Million In Ads

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 20, 2019

Short-form video streaming service Quibi has already hit $100 million in ad deals before launching

YouTube Launches AR Beauty Try-On For Virtually Testing Makeup

By Annie Baker ● Jun 20, 2019

YouTube has announced a new AR Beauty Try-On feature that allows viewers to try on makeup virtually.

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D2C Women’s Luxury Footwear Tamara Mellon Grew 136% YoY And Secured $50 Million In Series C

How Personal Finance App Dave Helps Consumers Avoid Overdraft Fees

Lagos-Based Motorcycle Transit Service MAX.ng Plans To Expand In West Africa With New Funding Round

In-Memory Computing Company Hazelcast Secures $21.5 Million

Digital Experience Optimization Company Optimizely Raises $50 Million

Data-Driven Marketing Company Fluent Acquires AdParlor

Mobile Mesh Networking Company goTenna Secures $24 Million

Bengaluru-Based Payment Gateway Company Razorpay Raises $75 Million

Amazon’s Twitch Acquires Bebo: Details About The Deal You Should Know

How The Apple ‘Find My Friends’ App Helped Save This Teenager’s Life

Invitae Acquiring Singular Bio For $55 Million: Details About The Deal You Should Know

Pfizer’s $11.4 Billion Array BioPharma Acquisition: Details About The Deal You Should Know

Modern Fertility: This Company Makes Fertility Hormone Testing More Accessible

How SiFive Helps SoC Designers Reduce Time-To-Market And Find Cost Savings

Edge Case Research: This Pittsburgh Company Improves The Safety Of Autonomous Vehicles

Skupos: Retail Data Company More Than Doubled Its Customers In A Few Months

Baltimore-Based Inner Loop Capital Establishes Fund For Cybersecurity Companies

IRL: This Social Calendar App Makes It Easier To Hang Out With Friends

Valo Ventures: Google Capital Co-Founder Scott Tierney Sets Up Venture Capital Firm For A Brighter Future

Why Intel Acquired Barefoot Networks

KnowBe4: Clearwater-Based Cybersecurity Company Is Hitting $100 Million In Recurring Revenue And Is Valued At $1 Billion

Getaway: This Company Offers Mindful Escapes To Tiny Cabins

Walmart Testing Driverless Vehicles With Gatik As A Partner

How VidMob Is Scaling Digital Video Advertising

Switzerland Based Fintech Company Avaloq Is Considering an IPO

Camp: Retail Store Founded By BuzzFeed CMO Ben Kaufman Raises $10.5 Million

Robotic Process Automation Company Blue Prism Buying Thoughtonomy For Up To $100 Million

Salesforce Unveils Customer Data Platform And The Next Gen Of Customer 360

Meg Whitman And Jeff Katzenberg’s Quibi Has Already Sold $100 Million In Ads

YouTube Launches AR Beauty Try-On For Virtually Testing Makeup