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Singapore-Based Digital Health Company Holmusk Raises $9.75 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 26, 2018

Holmusk, a Singapore-based digital health company that has raised $9.75 million in funding. The company uses data science to improve outcomes for patients.

Atlanta-Based FinTech Company MAXEX Raises $38 Million In Funding

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 25, 2018

MAXEX is a residential mortgage loan exchange company that has raised $38 million in a new round of funding, bringing its total to more than $73 million.

Grubhub Is Acquiring Tapingo For $150 Million

By Annie Baker ● Sep 25, 2018

Online food delivery service Grubhub has announced that it is acquiring online ordering company Tapingo for $150 million.

Cleo Raises $10 Million In Series A To Offer Financial Products

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 24, 2018

Cleo, a personal finance artificial intelligence company, has raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Balderton Capital.

How Adobe’s $4.75 Billion Acquisition Of Marketo Was A Huge Win For Vista Equity

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 23, 2018

Adobe has acquired Marketo for $4.75 billion, which is a huge win for Vista Equity Partners. Here are the details about it.

Marc Benioff: Why His Family Acquired Time Magazine For $190 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 23, 2018

Salesforce co-founder and CEO Marc Benioff recently announced the acquisition of Time magazine for $190 million. Here is why his family bought it.

Setoo Raises €8 Million To Build On Its Insurance And Protection-As-A-Service Platform

By Noah Long ● Sep 23, 2018

Setoo, a UK-based insurance and protection-as-a-service company, has raised €8 million in funding led by Kamet -- which is backed by AXA.

Audi Select: New Subscription Service Offers Two Vehicle Swaps Per Month

By Noah Long ● Sep 22, 2018

Audi has announced a new subscription service called Audi Select, which allows customers to swap two vehicles per month starting in Dallas/Fort Worth.

WHILL: How This Tokyo-Based Company Is The Future Of Power Wheelchairs

By Noah Long ● Sep 21, 2018

WHILL, a personal electric vehicle startup company, has raised $45 million in Series C funding to grow its power wheelchair business.

Seattle-Based Dolly Hits $1 Million In Monthly Revenue

By Annie Baker ● Sep 21, 2018

On-demand moving service Dolly is now hitting $1 million in monthly revenue.

Amazon Echo Link And Link Amp: Stereo Amplifiers With Audio Inputs And Outputs

By Noah Long ● Sep 21, 2018

At the Amazon Devices event, the company announced the $199.99 Echo Link and $299.99 Echo Link Amp, which are stereo amplifiers with audio inputs and outputs.

Amazon Echo Sub: An Alexa-Enabled Premium Audio Speaker

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 21, 2018

Amazon has announced the Echo Sub, which is an Alexa-enabled premium audio speaker.

Conversational Augmented Reality And AI Company Apprentice.io Raises $8 Million

By Noah Long ● Sep 21, 2018

Apprentice.io is a conversational augmented reality and artificial intelligence company that has raised $8 million in funding.

Amazon Echo Input Enables Consumers To Integrate Alexa Into Their Speakers

By Noah Long ● Sep 21, 2018

The Amazon Echo Input allows you to integrate Alexa into speakers that you may already own. The Echo Input retails for $34.99.

Amazon Introduces Alexa-Compatible AmazonBasics Microwave

By Annie Baker ● Sep 21, 2018

Amazon has announced the new AmazonBasics Microwave. The AmazonBasics Microwave allows you to warm up your food or beverage with your voice.

Amazon Smart Plug: This $25 Device Allows You To Control Appliances Using Alexa

By Annie Baker ● Sep 20, 2018

The Amazon Smart Plug is a $25 device that enables users to control appliances using Alexa. And you will be able to control the appliances remotely.

Amazon Echo Clock Helps You See Alexa Timers On Your Wall

By Noah Long ● Sep 20, 2018

Amazon has announced a new Alexa-enabled smart clock called the Echo Wall Clock.

Amazon Echo Auto Allows You To Take Alexa On The Road

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 20, 2018

At the Amazon Devices event, the company announced the Echo Auto -- which allows consumers to take Alexa on the road.

Amazon Reveals New Echo Show, Echo Dot, And Echo Plus Devices

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 20, 2018

At the Amazon Devices event, the company announced new Echo Show, Echo Dot, and Echo Plus devices.

Ola: India-Based Ride-Hailing Company Raises $50 Million At $4.3 Billion Valuation

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 20, 2018

Ola, the biggest online ride-hailing company in India, has raised $50 million at a $4.3 billion valuation.

Holographic Augmented Reality Company WayRay Raises $80 Million To Launch Car Displays

By Noah Long ● Sep 20, 2018

WayRay, a company that has developed augmented reality car displays, has raised $80 million in Series C funding led by Porsche.

Indigo Raises $250 Million To Build On Its Plant Microbiome Technology And Marketplace

By Annie Baker ● Sep 20, 2018

Indigo, a company that has built a marketplace platform and also offers natural microbiology services for farmers, has raised $250 million in Series E.

Boston-Based Software Testing Platform Company Mabl Raises $20 Million In Series B

By Noah Long ● Sep 20, 2018

Mabl, a Boston-based software testing platform that uses machine learning, has raised $20 million in Series B funding.

BMW Has Built A Self-Driving Motorcycle

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 20, 2018

BMW Motorrad, the motorcycle arm of the automaker, has developed a self-driving version of the R1200GS, which is able to accelerate, lean, and brake.

Detroit-Based StockX Is Now Hitting $2 Million In Daily Sales

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 19, 2018

StockX -- which is known as the 'stock market for things' -- has raised $44 million in funding and is hitting $2 million in daily sales.

User Insights Company Pendo To Expand Geographically Following $50 Million Funding Round

By Noah Long ● Sep 19, 2018

Pendo, a Raleigh-based company that has built a user insight platform, has raised $50 million in Series D funding led by Sapphire Ventures.

LA-Based Telehealth Company SnapMD Raises $7.1 Million To Grow Its Platform

By Noah Long ● Sep 19, 2018

SnapMD is a Los Angeles-based company that has raised $7.1 million in funding to grow its Virtual Care Management (VCM) telehealth software platform.

Sony To Launch PlayStation Classic On December 3rd With 20 Games Preloaded

By Annie Baker ● Sep 19, 2018

Sony has announced that the PlayStation Classic will be available on December 3rd, but you can pre-order one now. And it is 45% smaller than the original.

Salesforce Quip Adds Slides To Its Suite Of Products

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 19, 2018

Salesforce's Quip has added Slides to its productivity suite. One of the best features is that Slides offers insights around the engagement of the decks.

Electric Car Company Lucid Motors Is Raising $1 Billion From Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 19, 2018

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is putting $1 billion into electric car company Lucid Motors.

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Singapore-Based Digital Health Company Holmusk Raises $9.75 Million

Atlanta-Based FinTech Company MAXEX Raises $38 Million In Funding

Grubhub Is Acquiring Tapingo For $150 Million

Cleo Raises $10 Million In Series A To Offer Financial Products

How Adobe’s $4.75 Billion Acquisition Of Marketo Was A Huge Win For Vista Equity

Marc Benioff: Why His Family Acquired Time Magazine For $190 Million

Setoo Raises €8 Million To Build On Its Insurance And Protection-As-A-Service Platform

Audi Select: New Subscription Service Offers Two Vehicle Swaps Per Month

WHILL: How This Tokyo-Based Company Is The Future Of Power Wheelchairs

Seattle-Based Dolly Hits $1 Million In Monthly Revenue

Amazon Echo Link And Link Amp: Stereo Amplifiers With Audio Inputs And Outputs

Amazon Echo Sub: An Alexa-Enabled Premium Audio Speaker

Conversational Augmented Reality And AI Company Apprentice.io Raises $8 Million

Amazon Echo Input Enables Consumers To Integrate Alexa Into Their Speakers

Amazon Introduces Alexa-Compatible AmazonBasics Microwave

Amazon Smart Plug: This $25 Device Allows You To Control Appliances Using Alexa

Amazon Echo Clock Helps You See Alexa Timers On Your Wall

Amazon Echo Auto Allows You To Take Alexa On The Road

Amazon Reveals New Echo Show, Echo Dot, And Echo Plus Devices

Ola: India-Based Ride-Hailing Company Raises $50 Million At $4.3 Billion Valuation

Holographic Augmented Reality Company WayRay Raises $80 Million To Launch Car Displays

Indigo Raises $250 Million To Build On Its Plant Microbiome Technology And Marketplace

Boston-Based Software Testing Platform Company Mabl Raises $20 Million In Series B

BMW Has Built A Self-Driving Motorcycle

Detroit-Based StockX Is Now Hitting $2 Million In Daily Sales

User Insights Company Pendo To Expand Geographically Following $50 Million Funding Round

LA-Based Telehealth Company SnapMD Raises $7.1 Million To Grow Its Platform

Sony To Launch PlayStation Classic On December 3rd With 20 Games Preloaded

Salesforce Quip Adds Slides To Its Suite Of Products

Electric Car Company Lucid Motors Is Raising $1 Billion From Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund