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Something Navy: Brand Founded By Influencer Arielle Charnas Raises $10 Million

By Annie Baker ● Aug 19, 2019

Something Navy, a brand founded by social media influencer Arielle Charnas, recently announced that it raised $10 million in funding.

BuzzFeed CMO Ben Kaufman Stepping Down To Focus On Camp

By Noah Long ● Aug 19, 2019

BuzzFeed chief marketing officer Ben Kaufman is stepping down to fully focus on Camp, which is a New York-based toy store for kids.

Nudge Rewards: $9.3 Million Raised To Drive Innovation In Employee Experience Management

By Annie Baker ● Aug 19, 2019

Nudge Rewards announced it has raised $9.3 million in funding led by Chicago-based Jump Capital with support from existing investors.

Cinq Music: $40 Million Raised For Technology-Driven Music Distribution Platform

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 19, 2019

Cinq Music recently announced that it raised $40 million in funding from GoDigital Media Group, which is a media investor focused on IP rights management.

Great Point Partners Closes $306 Million For GPP III Growth Buy-Out Fund

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 19, 2019

Leading health care investment firm Great Point Partners announced it closed the growth buy-out fund GPP III at its hard cap of $306 million.

Brick & Mortar: This Venture Firm Founded By Darren Bechtel Has Closed A $97.2 Million Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 19, 2019

Brick & Mortar Ventures announced it closed a $97.2 million fund to invest in companies developing innovative software/hardware solutions.

Boxwood And Atlas Merging In $709.5 Million Deal: Details You Should Know

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 19, 2019

Boxwood Merger and Atlas Intermediate Holdings announced it is merging as part of a $709.5 million deal. These are the details you should know.

Battery Ventures Buys Forest2Market And Fisher International

By Annie Baker ● Aug 19, 2019

Battery Ventures announced it has acquired two companies: Forest2Market and Fisher International.

WW Launches ‘Kurbo By WW’ To Help Kids Reach A Healthy Weight

By Annie Baker ● Aug 19, 2019

Weight Watchers Reimagined recently announced the release of Kurbo by, which was designed to help kids and teens ages 8-17 reach a healthier weight.

Bloomberg Buys RegTek.Solutions For Expanding Regulatory Reporting Services

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 19, 2019

Bloomberg recently announced it acquired RegTek.Solutions, a leading provider of global regulatory reporting software solutions.

Clumio: $51 Million Raised To Build On Its Authentic SaaS For Enterprise Backup

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 19, 2019

Clumio -- an innovator of authentic SaaS for enterprise backup -- announced it raised $51 million in funding and launched a flagship backup product.

Quick Base Is Acquiring Cloud-Based Integration And Automation Platform Cloudpipes

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 19, 2019

Market-leading cloud platform Quick Base recently announced that it is acquiring Cloudpipes. These are the details behind the deal.

Vivo Capital Raises $1.3 Billion For Ninth Fund

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 19, 2019

According to an SEC filing, Vivo Capital has raised more than $1.3 billion for its ninth fund called Vivo Capital Fund IX, L.P.

Why Accenture Interactive Is Acquiring Design and Innovation Firm INSITUM

By Noah Long ● Aug 19, 2019

Accenture recently announced it is acquiring INSITUM, a design and strategic research firm focused on innovation through a human-centered approach.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Buying Cavion For $312.5 Million: Details About The Deal

By Annie Baker ● Aug 19, 2019

Jazz Pharmaceuticals recently announced it is acquiring Cavion for $312.5 million. These are the details about the deal.

Here’s Why Intermedia Is Acquiring Cloud Contact Center Provider Telax

By Noah Long ● Aug 18, 2019

Intermedia -- a leading unified communications as a service (UCaaS) software provider announced it acquired Telax. These are the details behind the deal.

Swell Partners Raises $3.3 Million To Invest In Early-Stage Companies

By Annie Baker ● Aug 18, 2019

Swell Partners -- a venture firm launched by Jay Patil and Rusty Ralston -- announced that it raised $3.3 million to invest in early-stage startups.

Gramercy Funds Management Names Jeffrey Sharon As Global Head Of Business Development

By Noah Long ● Aug 18, 2019

Greenwich, Connecticut-based Gramercy Funds Management has hired Jeffrey D. Sharon, CFP, CIMA as the Global Head of Business Development.

This New Google Maps Feature Shows You The Direction To Walk

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 18, 2019

Google has added a new augmented reality based feature to Google Maps that makes it easier to find out which direction to walk.

India-Based Robotics Company Miko Secures $7.5 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 18, 2019

India-based robotics company Miko announced it raised $7.5 million in funding led by Chiratae, YourNest, Bruno Raschle's family office, and several angels.

Online Boat Rental Marketplace Boatsetter Raises $10 Million

By Noah Long ● Aug 17, 2019

Leading online boat rental marketplace Boatsetter announced it raised $10 million in funding led by WestCap Group and Valor Equity.

Activision Blizzard Hires David Messinger And Claudine Naughton For C-Level Positions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 17, 2019

Activision Blizzard announced it hired David Messinger and Claudine Naughton as its chief marketing officer and chief people officer, respectively.

Why Accenture Is Acquiring Australia-Based Analytics8

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 17, 2019

Accenture recently announced it is buying Australia-based Analytics8. These are the details behind the deal.

Two Chairs: $21 Million Raised For Building Out Its Client-Therapist Matching System

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 17, 2019

Mental health company Two Chairs announced it raised $21 million in Series B funding led by Amplo. Goldcrest and Maveron also joined the round.

Wayne Best Joins VMLY&R As Chief Creative Officer Of New York

By Annie Baker ● Aug 17, 2019

WPP's VMLY&R has hired Wayne Best as its chief creative officer of New York. Best previously worked at Interpublic Group's McCann New York.

Google Relaunches Mobile Learning App Socratic Following Last Year’s Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 16, 2019

Google has relaunched a mobile learning app called Socratic, which it acquired in March 2018.

Why BC Partners Is Buying Presidio For $2.1 Billion

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 16, 2019

Leading international investment firm BC Partners announced that funds advised by the company are acquiring Presidio for approximately $2.1 billion.

Genstar Capital Is Investing In insightsoftware

By Noah Long ● Aug 16, 2019

Leading private equity firm Genstar Capital announced it is investing in ERP and EPM company insightsoftware.

Accel-KKR Sells Majority Stake In JAGGAER To Cinven

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 16, 2019

Technology investment firm Accel-KKR announced it completed a transaction where Cinven became the controlling shareholder of JAGGAER.

SmileDirectClub Has Filed An S-1 For An IPO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 16, 2019

SmileDirectClub, a company that uses 3D printing for making and selling clear teeth aligners, has filed an S-1 to go public.

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Something Navy: Brand Founded By Influencer Arielle Charnas Raises $10 Million

BuzzFeed CMO Ben Kaufman Stepping Down To Focus On Camp

Nudge Rewards: $9.3 Million Raised To Drive Innovation In Employee Experience Management

Cinq Music: $40 Million Raised For Technology-Driven Music Distribution Platform

Great Point Partners Closes $306 Million For GPP III Growth Buy-Out Fund

Brick & Mortar: This Venture Firm Founded By Darren Bechtel Has Closed A $97.2 Million Fund

Boxwood And Atlas Merging In $709.5 Million Deal: Details You Should Know

Battery Ventures Buys Forest2Market And Fisher International

WW Launches ‘Kurbo By WW’ To Help Kids Reach A Healthy Weight

Bloomberg Buys RegTek.Solutions For Expanding Regulatory Reporting Services

Clumio: $51 Million Raised To Build On Its Authentic SaaS For Enterprise Backup

Quick Base Is Acquiring Cloud-Based Integration And Automation Platform Cloudpipes

Vivo Capital Raises $1.3 Billion For Ninth Fund

Why Accenture Interactive Is Acquiring Design and Innovation Firm INSITUM

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Buying Cavion For $312.5 Million: Details About The Deal

Here’s Why Intermedia Is Acquiring Cloud Contact Center Provider Telax

Swell Partners Raises $3.3 Million To Invest In Early-Stage Companies

Gramercy Funds Management Names Jeffrey Sharon As Global Head Of Business Development

This New Google Maps Feature Shows You The Direction To Walk

India-Based Robotics Company Miko Secures $7.5 Million

Online Boat Rental Marketplace Boatsetter Raises $10 Million

Activision Blizzard Hires David Messinger And Claudine Naughton For C-Level Positions

Why Accenture Is Acquiring Australia-Based Analytics8

Two Chairs: $21 Million Raised For Building Out Its Client-Therapist Matching System

Wayne Best Joins VMLY&R As Chief Creative Officer Of New York

Google Relaunches Mobile Learning App Socratic Following Last Year’s Acquisition

Why BC Partners Is Buying Presidio For $2.1 Billion

Genstar Capital Is Investing In insightsoftware

Accel-KKR Sells Majority Stake In JAGGAER To Cinven

SmileDirectClub Has Filed An S-1 For An IPO