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Why Thomson Reuters Acquired Confirmation

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 26, 2019

Thomson Reuters recently announced it closed the acquisition of Confirmation. These are the details behind the deal.

WeWork Is Reportedly Planning For An Earlier IPO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 26, 2019

Shared workplace giant WeWork is reportedly going to go public this September, which is ahead of schedule according to sources with The Wall Street Journal.

Parsons Is Acquiring QRC From DC Capital For $215 Million

By Noah Long ● Jul 26, 2019

Parsons Corporation recently announced it is acquiring QRC from private equity firm DC Capital Partners for $215 million in cash.

Nuvest Ventures Has Acquired Lucky Tackle Box’s Assets

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 26, 2019

Nuvest Ventures announced it acquired the assets of Lucky Tackle Box -- which is a monthly subscription boxes company for fishing.

Tel Aviv-Based Automatic Vehicle Inspection Company UVeye Secures $31 Million

By Noah Long ● Jul 26, 2019

Tel Aviv, Israel-based automatic vehicle external inspection company UVeye announced it raised $31 million in funding.

Thumbtack: $150 Million Funding, $1.7 Billion Valuation, Thousands Of Skilled Workers Helped

By Annie Baker ● Jul 26, 2019

Thumbtack -- a local services marketplace connecting consumers to professionals -- announced it raised $150 million at a $1.7 billion valuation.

T-Mobile And Sprint Have Received Clearance From The DoJ To Merge

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 26, 2019

T-Mobile and Sprint have entered into a consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for a merger of the companies to create the New T-Mobile.

New Capital Partners Invests In Assurance Software Company ARMCO

By Noah Long ● Jul 26, 2019

New Capital Partners announced it has invested in ACES Risk Management Corp. (ARMCO), an enterprise transaction risk management company.

Trilantic North America Closes $2.75 Billion For VI L.P. Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 26, 2019

Leading private equity firm Trilantic North America announced it closed a $2.75 billion fund for investing in business services, consumer, and energy sectors

World’s First T-Cell Bank Company Cell Vault Raises $1 Million

By Noah Long ● Jul 26, 2019

Cell Vault, the world’s first t-cell bank, announced it raised $1 million in an initial round of funding from Silicon Valley investors.

Online Electricity Marketplace WattBuy Secures $1.2 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jul 26, 2019

WattBuy announced it has secured $1.2 million in a seed round of funding with Powerhouse Ventures and Schmidt Futures.

Homeward Closes $25 Million To Help Improve The Home Buying Process

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 26, 2019

Homeward announced it closed $25 million in equity and debt to help make the home buying process easier for users.

Radiology Partners Raises $700 Million From Starr Investment Holdings

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 26, 2019

Radiology Partners, the largest radiology practice in the U.S., announced it raised $700 million from Starr Investment Holdings.

SoftBank Unveils $108 Billion Vision Fund 2

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 26, 2019

Masayoshi Son has officially announced the Vision Fund 2 -- which is a fund with a target $108 billion that would invest in up-and-coming tech companies.

OpenAI Signs Exclusive Computing Partnership With Microsoft In $1 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 25, 2019

Microsoft and OpenAI have signed a partnership for further extending Microsoft Azure’s capabilities in large-scale AI systems as part of a $1 billion deal.

Why Etsy Acquired Reverb For $275 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 25, 2019

Unique and creative goods marketplace Etsy announced it acquired Reverb Holdings for $275 million recently. These are the details behind the deal.

Michigan-Based Ocuphire Pharma Raises Over $5 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 25, 2019

Ocuphire Pharma -- a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on therapies for patients with ophthalmic disorders -- raised over $5 million.

Apple iPhone 11 Rumor: Three New Models With A New Taptic Engine

By Annie Baker ● Jul 25, 2019

There are rumors that Apple will be releasing three new iPhones this year with a new taptic engine, according to 9to5Mac's sources.

Restaurant Management Platform Toast Acquires StratEx

By Noah Long ● Jul 25, 2019

Restaurant management company Toast announced it acquired StratEx -- which is a leading provider of payroll and HR software.

Google Invests $50 Million In Housing Trust Silicon Valley’s TECH Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 25, 2019

Google announced it is investing $50 million in Housing Trust Silicon Valley's TECH Fund, which is the largest investment in the fund to date.

Notion: $10 Million Funding At $800 Million Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 25, 2019

Note-taking and collaboration app company Notion Labs has raised $10 million in funding from several angels at a valuation of $800 million.

Renewable Transportation Fuel Company Amp Americas Raises $75 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 25, 2019

Renewable transportation fuel industry pioneer Amp Americas announced it raised $75 million led by EIV Capital.

Zeta: $300 Million Valuation Based On Funding From Sodexo Benefits And Rewards Services

By Noah Long ● Jul 25, 2019

Global fintech company Zeta is now valued at $300 million based on a Series C investment from Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services.

eBay Now Owns 5.5% Of India-Based Paytm Mall

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 25, 2019

eBay announced recently that it made an investment in Paytm Mall for a 5.5% stake and its inventory will be accessible through the Indian e-commerce company

Women-Led New Media Ventures Invests $1.5 Million In These 17 Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 24, 2019

New Media Ventures -- a women-led seed fund and angel network -- announced that it invested $1.5 million total in these 17 companies and organizations.

Childhood Food Allergy Prevention Company Ready, Set, Food! Secures $2.2 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 24, 2019

Los Angeles-based childhood food allergy prevention company Ready, Set Food! announced it raised $2.2 million in funding.

University Of Michigan Professors Launch Refraction, A New Last-Mile AV Delivery Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 24, 2019

Refraction AI is a new last-mile AV delivery platform company founded by University of Michigan professors Matthew Johnson-Roberson and Ram Vasudevan.

AI-Powered Contract Management Allen Institute Spinoff Lexion Raises $4.2 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jul 24, 2019

Lexion -- an Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2) spinout -- announced it raised $4.2 million in seed funding from Madrona and Wilson Sonsini.

Biomedical Innovation Company Kronos Bio Raises $105 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 24, 2019

Kronos Bio -- a biomedical innovation company known for its Small Molecule Microarray platform (SMM) -- announced it raised $105 million in funding.

Nuvolo: This Workplace Management Company Plans To Accelerate Growth With New Funding Round

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 24, 2019

Nuvolo -- the world's fastest-growing Workplace Management Company built on ServiceNow -- announced it raised $12 million.

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Why Thomson Reuters Acquired Confirmation

WeWork Is Reportedly Planning For An Earlier IPO

Parsons Is Acquiring QRC From DC Capital For $215 Million

Nuvest Ventures Has Acquired Lucky Tackle Box’s Assets

Tel Aviv-Based Automatic Vehicle Inspection Company UVeye Secures $31 Million

Thumbtack: $150 Million Funding, $1.7 Billion Valuation, Thousands Of Skilled Workers Helped

T-Mobile And Sprint Have Received Clearance From The DoJ To Merge

New Capital Partners Invests In Assurance Software Company ARMCO

Trilantic North America Closes $2.75 Billion For VI L.P. Fund

World’s First T-Cell Bank Company Cell Vault Raises $1 Million

Online Electricity Marketplace WattBuy Secures $1.2 Million

Homeward Closes $25 Million To Help Improve The Home Buying Process

Radiology Partners Raises $700 Million From Starr Investment Holdings

SoftBank Unveils $108 Billion Vision Fund 2

OpenAI Signs Exclusive Computing Partnership With Microsoft In $1 Billion Deal

Why Etsy Acquired Reverb For $275 Million

Michigan-Based Ocuphire Pharma Raises Over $5 Million

Apple iPhone 11 Rumor: Three New Models With A New Taptic Engine

Restaurant Management Platform Toast Acquires StratEx

Google Invests $50 Million In Housing Trust Silicon Valley’s TECH Fund

Notion: $10 Million Funding At $800 Million Valuation

Renewable Transportation Fuel Company Amp Americas Raises $75 Million

Zeta: $300 Million Valuation Based On Funding From Sodexo Benefits And Rewards Services

eBay Now Owns 5.5% Of India-Based Paytm Mall

Women-Led New Media Ventures Invests $1.5 Million In These 17 Companies

Childhood Food Allergy Prevention Company Ready, Set, Food! Secures $2.2 Million

University Of Michigan Professors Launch Refraction, A New Last-Mile AV Delivery Platform

AI-Powered Contract Management Allen Institute Spinoff Lexion Raises $4.2 Million

Biomedical Innovation Company Kronos Bio Raises $105 Million

Nuvolo: This Workplace Management Company Plans To Accelerate Growth With New Funding Round