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DigiCert: Utah-Based Digital Security Company Receives Strategic Investment

By Annie Baker ● Oct 24, 2019

DigiCert, a Lehi, Utah-based leading provider of TLS/SSL, IoT and PKI solutions, announced it received a strategic investment from Clearlake and TA Associates.

How Digital Bank Rho Technologies Is Accelerating Startup Growth

By Dan Anderson ● Oct 24, 2019

Rho Technologies, a leading digital bank service company, announced it has launched Rho Business Banking and raised $4.9 million in funding.

Modern Health Savings Account Company Lively Raises $27 Million

By Noah Long ● Oct 24, 2019

Lively, the creators of a modern health savings account (HSA), announced it raised $27 million in funding.

Whitehorse Closes Fund III At $2 Billion Hard Cap

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 24, 2019

Whitehorse Liquidity Partners recently announced that it closed Fund III at a $2 billion hard cap.

Outsourced R&D Marketplace Company Science Exchange Raises $20 Million In Funding

By Annie Baker ● Oct 24, 2019

Science Exchange, a leading SaaS-enabled marketplace for outsourced research and development, announced it raised $20 million in funding.

Networking Company Pensando Systems Raises $145 Million In Funding

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 23, 2019

Pensando Systems, a company pioneering the new edge services model of cloud computing, announced it raised $145 million led by HPE and Lightspeed.

Fitt Raises Funding From Several Investors Including Strategic Partner MINDBODY

By Annie Baker ● Oct 23, 2019

Location-based lifestyle platform Fitt announced it raised funding from several investors including strategic partner MINDBODY

Why Accenture Is Acquiring Happen

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 23, 2019

Accenture announced recently that it is acquiring Happen, a privately owned innovation firm that uses digital tools to help clients generate new ideas.

Fitt Completes Funding Round With Strategic Investor MINDBODY Onboard

By Dan Anderson ● Oct 23, 2019

Location-based platform Fitt has completed a funding round led by Mountain State Capital.

Why Rubicon Project Is Buying RTK.io For $11 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 23, 2019

Rubicon Project announced recently that it is buying RTK.io, a leading provider of tools and services known for making header bidding simpler.

Platinum Equity Buying Cision For $2.74 Billion: Details About The Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 23, 2019

Cision -- a global provider of software and services to public relations and marketing communications -- is getting acquired by Platinum for $2.74 billion.

Bill McDermott Has Been Named CEO Of ServiceNow

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 23, 2019

Outgoing SAP CEO Bill McDermott has been named the chief executive officer of ServiceNow and is succeeding John Donahoe.

NIKE: John Donahoe Succeeding Mark Parker As CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 23, 2019

The NIKE board of directors announced that John Donahoe is succeeding Mark Parker as the new president and CEO.

Databricks: $400 Million Funding And $6.2 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 23, 2019

Unified data analytics leader Databricks announced it has raised $400 million in funding at a $6.2 billion valuation.

Alice To Grow Its Personal Business Adviser Tools With New Funding Round

By Noah Long ● Oct 23, 2019

Alice, a platform powered by AI that works as a personal business adviser to small business owners, announced it closed a Series A funding round.

Galileo Financial Technologies Receives $77 Million In Funding

By Noah Long ● Oct 23, 2019

Galileo Financial Technologies, a company whose APIs are used for powering the next generation of banking products, announced recently it raised $77 million.

Wholesale Commerce Platform Company Mable Secures $3 Million In Funding

By Noah Long ● Oct 23, 2019

Mable, a Boston-based wholesale commerce platform company, announced recently that it raised $3.1 million in a seed round of funding.

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg Says That Political Ads Are ‘Not For The Money’

By Annie Baker ● Oct 23, 2019

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg said that the company is allowing political advertising for more reasons than just the revenue.

Thrive Global’s Acquisition Of Boundless Mind: Details About The Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 23, 2019

Arianna Huffington's Thrive Global announced recently that it acquired Boundless Mind. These are the details about the deal.

Craft Ventures Closes A $500 Million Second Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 23, 2019

Craft Ventures, a venture firm founded by serial entrepreneur David O. Sacks, announced it closed $500 million in capital commitments for its second fund.

Google Pixelbook Go: Features You Should Know About

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 23, 2019

Google recently announced the new Google Pixelbook Go. Here is an overview of the Google Pixelbook Go specs you should know about.

Google Pixel Buds 2: Features You Should Know About

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 22, 2019

Google recently announced the second generation Pixel Buds. Here is an overview of the Google Pixel Buds 2 specs you should know about.

Spearhead Is Backing Founders With $1 Million To Start Angel Investing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 22, 2019

Spearhead recently announced it is going to back founders with $1 million for them to start angel investing.

Chief: This Private Network For Supporting Women Leaders Is Opening A Massive New Location

By Annie Baker ● Oct 22, 2019

Chief -- a private women's network -- is opening a new 20,000 sq. ft. location in the Flatiron district of New York.

BlackRock Chairman And CEO Larry Fink Believes Companies Should Go Public Sooner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 22, 2019

BlackRock Chairman and CEO Larry Fink recently went on CNBC and discussed why private companies should go public sooner. This is why.

Algolia Closes $110 Million In Funding To Help Businesses Improve Product Discovery

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 22, 2019

Leading Search and Discovery solution company Algolia announced it raised $110 million in funding led by existing investor Accel.

Skincare Technology Company ZitSticka Raises $5 Million In Funding

By Dan Anderson ● Oct 22, 2019

Skincare technology company ZitSticka announced recently that it raised $5 million in funding led by BFG Partners.

Google: $150 Million Committed To Renewable Energy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 22, 2019

Google recently announced that it has committed $150 million to renewable energy. These are the details.

M13 To Invest In Emerging Consumer Tech Companies With New $175 Million Fund

By Annie Baker ● Oct 22, 2019

Venture capital firm M13 recently announced it would be investing in emerging consumer technology companies with a new $175 million fund.

Walmart Has Launched An App For In-Home Grocery Delivery

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 22, 2019

Walmart recently announced that it is going to start offering in-home grocery delivery. Now it is avaialble in Pittsburgh, Kansas City, and Vero Beach.

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DigiCert: Utah-Based Digital Security Company Receives Strategic Investment

How Digital Bank Rho Technologies Is Accelerating Startup Growth

Modern Health Savings Account Company Lively Raises $27 Million

Whitehorse Closes Fund III At $2 Billion Hard Cap

Outsourced R&D Marketplace Company Science Exchange Raises $20 Million In Funding

Networking Company Pensando Systems Raises $145 Million In Funding

Fitt Raises Funding From Several Investors Including Strategic Partner MINDBODY

Why Accenture Is Acquiring Happen

Fitt Completes Funding Round With Strategic Investor MINDBODY Onboard

Why Rubicon Project Is Buying RTK.io For $11 Million

Platinum Equity Buying Cision For $2.74 Billion: Details About The Deal

Bill McDermott Has Been Named CEO Of ServiceNow

NIKE: John Donahoe Succeeding Mark Parker As CEO

Databricks: $400 Million Funding And $6.2 Billion Valuation

Alice To Grow Its Personal Business Adviser Tools With New Funding Round

Galileo Financial Technologies Receives $77 Million In Funding

Wholesale Commerce Platform Company Mable Secures $3 Million In Funding

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg Says That Political Ads Are ‘Not For The Money’

Thrive Global’s Acquisition Of Boundless Mind: Details About The Deal

Craft Ventures Closes A $500 Million Second Fund

Google Pixelbook Go: Features You Should Know About

Google Pixel Buds 2: Features You Should Know About

Spearhead Is Backing Founders With $1 Million To Start Angel Investing

Chief: This Private Network For Supporting Women Leaders Is Opening A Massive New Location

BlackRock Chairman And CEO Larry Fink Believes Companies Should Go Public Sooner

Algolia Closes $110 Million In Funding To Help Businesses Improve Product Discovery

Skincare Technology Company ZitSticka Raises $5 Million In Funding

Google: $150 Million Committed To Renewable Energy

M13 To Invest In Emerging Consumer Tech Companies With New $175 Million Fund

Walmart Has Launched An App For In-Home Grocery Delivery