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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.

Clause To Accelerate Business Development Efforts With New Funding Round

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 9, 2019

Leading smart contracting technology company Clause announced it raised $5.5 million in Series A funding and signed a deal with DocuSign recently.

Why NCR Acquired D3 Technology

By Annie Baker ● Jul 9, 2019

NCR Corporation recently announced it acquired online and mobile banking company D3 Technology. These are the details behind the deal.

Online Delivery Platform Mercato Has Closed Funding To Expand Its Market Base

By Annie Baker ● Jul 9, 2019

Online ordering and delivery platform for independent grocery stores Mercato announced recently that it closed funding led by Greycroft.

Cere Network Raises Funding To Build Out Blockchain CRM

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2019

Cere Network recently announced it raised strategic funding from Binance Labs, Arrington XRP Capital, and NEO Global Capital.

e.ventures Secures $400 Million Across Two Oversubscribed Early-Stage Funds

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 9, 2019

e.ventures recently announced it secured $400 million in new capital based on two oversubscribed early-stage funds.

Sony And Daiwa Are Setting Up A 20 Billion Yen Startup Growth Fund

By Noah Long ● Jul 9, 2019

Sony and Daiwa Capital announced recently that it established the Innovation Growth Ventures (IGV) with an aim to hit 20 billion yen in size.

DoNotPay: ‘Robot Lawyer’ Company Raises $4.6 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 9, 2019

DoNotPay is the "world’s first robot lawyer" that recently raised $4.6 million in funding led by Felicis Ventures.

Why KKR Acquired Ottawa-Based Corel

By Noah Long ● Jul 9, 2019

KKR recently confirmed it closed the acquisition of Corel from Vector Capital. These are the details behind the deal.

Upfront Ventures Is Raising $250 Million For Its Third Growth-Stage Fund

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 9, 2019

Upfront Ventures has recently filed a Form D with the SEC indicating that it is raising $250 million for its third growth-stage investment fund.

Rivian Automotive Has Been Attracting Talented Experts From Many Other Auto Giants

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2019

Electric vehicle company Rivian Automotive has been attracting talented experts from many other auto giants. Here are some examples.

Why Anheuser-Busch Acquired Babe Wine From These Social Media Influencers

By Annie Baker ● Jul 9, 2019

Anheuser-Busch -- the world’s largest brewer -- recently announced it was acquiring Babe Wine from these Instagram influencers.

Ola Electric: EV Unit Of Ola Ridesharing Company Is Now Reportedly Valued At More Than $1 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2019

Ola Electric -- the electric vehicle unit of the Ola ridesharing company -- is now reportedly valued at more than $1 billion following a $250 million round.

Kabbage: Additional $200 Million Revolving Credit Facility To Further Support Small U.S. Businesses

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 8, 2019

Kabbage, a data and technology company offering automated cash flow solutions for small businesses, has closed a $200 million revolving credit facility.

Calm App Is Now Hitting $150 Million In Annual Recurring Revenue

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2019

Calm -- the popular meditation and relaxation app -- is now hitting $150 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and has raised $27 million

Girlboss: Going From A Media Company To A Professional Women’s Network

By Annie Baker ● Jul 8, 2019

Girlboss has recently pivoted from a media brand for women to a professional women’s network. These are the details behind the changes.

Cancer Patient Social Network Belong.Life Closes $14 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jul 8, 2019

Belong.Life -- the world’s largest digital cancer patient platform -- recently announced it raised $14 million in Series B.

Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Therapy Company Century Therapeutics Raises $250 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 8, 2019

Century Therapeutics -- a company that was created by Versant Ventures -- recently emerged from stealth and raised $250 million.

Knowledge Transfer Platform Company RealWear Raises $80 Million

By Noah Long ● Jul 8, 2019

Knowledge transfer and training platform company RealWear announced it raised $80 million in in a a combination of equity and debt.

Women’s Personalized Medicine Company DotLab Closes $10 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jul 8, 2019

DotLab, a female-founded personalized medicine company for women's health announced that it recently secured $10 million in Series A.

Product Management Platform Tara AI Raises $10 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 8, 2019

Product management platform company Tara AI recently announced it raised $10 million in Series A funding from Aspect Ventures and Slack.

MentorcliQ To Drive Employee Mentoring Programs With New Funding Round

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 8, 2019

Columbus, Ohio-based employee mentoring software provider MentorcliQ recently announced it closed $6.3 million in growth capital funding.

How Republic’s Acquisition Of SheWorx Will Close The Funding Gap For Female Entrepreneurs

By Annie Baker ● Jul 8, 2019

Leading equity crowdfunding platform Republic recently announced it acquired SheWorx, an event series empowering 20,000+ female entrepreneurs.

Squire: This Startup Has Created A Resourceful Appointment-Based Platform For Barbershops

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 8, 2019

Squire Technologies -- the fastest-growing small business management platform serving the men's grooming segment -- announced it recently raised $8 million.

How Car IQ Plans To Accelerate Growth Of Autonomous Payment Gateway For Vehicles

By Annie Baker ● Jul 8, 2019

Leading vehicle payment technology company Car IQ recently announced it raised $5 million in Series A funding led by Quest Venture Partners.

Cedars-Sinai Accelerator: 11 Health-Tech Companies Participating In The New Class

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2019

The Cedars-Sinai Accelerator recently welcomed 11 health-tech companies as part of its fifth accelerator class. These are the companies in the cohort.

On-Demand Car Care Company Spiffy To Expand Into 6 More Markets With New Funding Round

By Noah Long ● Jul 8, 2019

Spiffy -- an on-demand car care company that recently introduced a Fleet Management as a Service -- recently announced it raised more than $10 million

Calysta: This Company Is Aiming To Improve Global Food Security With Fewer Resources

By Annie Baker ● Jul 7, 2019

Menlo Park-based leading alternative protein producer Calysta recently announced it secured $30 million from BP Ventures.

Archives

Why Wiley Is Acquiring Zyante For $56 Million

Kyash Raises Funding To Help Bring Japanese Consumers Into The Cashless Era

Fifty Years Venture Firm Raises $50 Million For Fund II

Clause To Accelerate Business Development Efforts With New Funding Round

Why NCR Acquired D3 Technology

Online Delivery Platform Mercato Has Closed Funding To Expand Its Market Base

Cere Network Raises Funding To Build Out Blockchain CRM

e.ventures Secures $400 Million Across Two Oversubscribed Early-Stage Funds

Sony And Daiwa Are Setting Up A 20 Billion Yen Startup Growth Fund

DoNotPay: ‘Robot Lawyer’ Company Raises $4.6 Million

Why KKR Acquired Ottawa-Based Corel

Upfront Ventures Is Raising $250 Million For Its Third Growth-Stage Fund

Rivian Automotive Has Been Attracting Talented Experts From Many Other Auto Giants

Why Anheuser-Busch Acquired Babe Wine From These Social Media Influencers

Ola Electric: EV Unit Of Ola Ridesharing Company Is Now Reportedly Valued At More Than $1 Billion

Kabbage: Additional $200 Million Revolving Credit Facility To Further Support Small U.S. Businesses

Calm App Is Now Hitting $150 Million In Annual Recurring Revenue

Girlboss: Going From A Media Company To A Professional Women’s Network

Cancer Patient Social Network Belong.Life Closes $14 Million

Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Therapy Company Century Therapeutics Raises $250 Million

Knowledge Transfer Platform Company RealWear Raises $80 Million

Women’s Personalized Medicine Company DotLab Closes $10 Million

Product Management Platform Tara AI Raises $10 Million

MentorcliQ To Drive Employee Mentoring Programs With New Funding Round

How Republic’s Acquisition Of SheWorx Will Close The Funding Gap For Female Entrepreneurs

Squire: This Startup Has Created A Resourceful Appointment-Based Platform For Barbershops

How Car IQ Plans To Accelerate Growth Of Autonomous Payment Gateway For Vehicles

Cedars-Sinai Accelerator: 11 Health-Tech Companies Participating In The New Class

On-Demand Car Care Company Spiffy To Expand Into 6 More Markets With New Funding Round

Calysta: This Company Is Aiming To Improve Global Food Security With Fewer Resources