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XPO Logistics: Why The Company Is Spinning Off Logistics Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 14, 2020

XPO Logistics (NYSE:XPO) saw an increase of 13.66% in its stock price over the past month as it went from $106.34 to $120.87. This is why.

Hyundai Buying Controlling Interest In Boston Dynamics From SoftBank

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 13, 2020

Hyundai Motor Company (OTCMKTS: HYMTF) announced it is buying an 80% stake in Boston Dynamics in a deal that values the robotics company at $1.1 billion. These are the details.

Why AstraZeneca (AZN) Is Buying Alexion (ALXN) For $39 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 13, 2020

AstraZeneca plc (NASDAQ: AZN) announced it is buying Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALXN) for $39 billion in cash and shares. These are the details.

Why Stratasys (SSYS) Is Buying Origin For Up To $100 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 11, 2020

Stratasys Ltd (NASDAQ: SSYS) recently announced that it signed an agreement to buy Origin in a deal for a total consideration of up to $100 million including cash and stock.

Akasha Imaging Raises 10.75 Million In Series A Funding

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 11, 2020

Akasha Imaging, a pioneer in deep imaging technology, announced that it has raised $10.75 million in a Series A funding round led by Khosla Ventures. These are the details.

Proactive Model Monitoring Solution Arthur Secures $15 Million

By Annie Baker ● Dec 11, 2020

Arthur announced that it has raised $15 million in Series A funding to scale operations and meet surging customer demand.

Rally Ventures Closes Oversubscribed Fund IV At $250 Million

By Noah Long ● Dec 11, 2020

Rally Ventures -- a national leader in business technology investing -- announced it has closed Rally IV, which is a $250 million fund to invest in Seed and Series A companies bringing innovative approaches to enterprise technology.

Primary Care Operations Infrastructure Company Pair Team Raises $2.7 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Dec 11, 2020

Pair Team -- a primary care operations infrastructure company -- announced that it has raised $2.7 million in a seed round of funding by Kleiner Perkins, Craft Ventures, and Y Combinator. These are the details.

Smart Building Intelligence Platform Clockworks Analytics Secures $8 Million

By Annie Baker ● Dec 11, 2020

Clockworks Analytics -- the company behind Clockworks (the most widely utilized cloud-based building analytics platform in the world) -- announced that it has raised $8 million in funding.

Cloud-Native Data Protection Company Trilio Raises $15 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 11, 2020

Trilio -- a leading provider of data protection for cloud-native environments -- announced that it has raised $15 million in funding led by SKK Ventures. These are the details.

Asynchronous Short Video Platform Voodle Raises $6 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Dec 11, 2020

Voodle -- an asynchronous short video platform that is purpose-built for remote teams and the new workplace -- announced that it has raised $6 million in funding.

Relational Database Company SingleStore Raises $80 Million

By Noah Long ● Dec 11, 2020

SQL database management company SingleStore announced it has raised $80 million in a new round of funding. These are the details.

Calm: $75 Million Funding And $2 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2020

Meditation app company Calm announced it has raised $75 million in funding at a valuation of $2 billion. These are the details.

Embedded Insurance Tech Company Salty Dot Raises Over $16 Million

By Annie Baker ● Dec 10, 2020

Salty Dot -- an Embedded Insurance technology company -- announced that it has accelerated out of stealth mode and raised $16 million in total funding.

Why Juniper Networks (JNPR) Is Buying Apstra

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2020

Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) -- a leader in secure AI-driven networks -- announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Apstra. These are the details about the deal.

API Security Company Salt Security Raises $30 Million

By Noah Long ● Dec 10, 2020

Leading API security company Salt Security recently announced that it raised $30 million in Series B funding led by Sequoia Capital.

Auto Dealer E-Commerce Service Modal Raises $15 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Dec 10, 2020

Modal -- a company that provides e-commerce to the world's leading automotive dealers and brands -- announced that it has raised $15 million in Series A funding. These are the details.

Enterprise Feature Store Company Tecton Raises $35 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Dec 10, 2020

Tecton -- an enterprise feature store company -- announced it has raised $35 million in Series B funding co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia. These are the details.

Microsoft (MSFT) And Deutsche Telekom (DTEGY) Sign Cloud Computing Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2020

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Deutsche Telekom AG (OTCMKTS: DTEGY) have announced an expansion of their partnership. These are the details.

Dragos Raises $110 Million In Series C Funding

By Annie Baker ● Dec 10, 2020

Dragos -- a global leader in cybersecurity for industrial controls systems (ICS)/operational technology (OT) environments -- announced that it has raised $110 million in Series C funding.

FiscalNote Raises $160 MIllion In Growth Capital

By Annie Baker ● Dec 10, 2020

FiscalNote announced that it has raised $160 million in growth capital and debt financing led by Arrowroot Capital and Runway Growth Capital. These are the details.

Stanford University Spinout Deepcell Raises $20 Million In Series A

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2020

Deepcell -- a Stanford University spinout life sciences company that pioneering AI-powered cell classification and isolation for cell biology and translational research -- announced it has raised $20 million in Series A funding led by Bow Capital.

GetAccept Raises $20 Million In Series B Funding

By Annie Baker ● Dec 10, 2020

All-in-one sales platform GetAccept announced it has raised $20 million in Series B funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners.

Facebook Sued By FTC And States Over Antitrust, Targeting Instagram And WhatsApp

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2020

Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) is being sued by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of attorneys general from 48 states and territories. These are the details.

Crossplane Capital Announces Closing Of Inaugural Fund At $275 Million Hard Cap

By Amit Chowdhry ● Dec 10, 2020

Crossplane Capital recently announced the final closing of its inaugural fund Crossplane Capital Fund, L.P. at its $275 million hard cap. These are the details.

Residential Real Estate Marketplace Company Sundae Raises $36 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Dec 10, 2020

Sundae -- a residential real estate marketplace that is focused on helping sellers of distressed property get the best price for their home through a reliable and worry-free process -- announced that it has raised $36 million in Series B funding led by QED Investors.

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XPO Logistics: Why The Company Is Spinning Off Logistics Operations

Hyundai Buying Controlling Interest In Boston Dynamics From SoftBank

Why AstraZeneca (AZN) Is Buying Alexion (ALXN) For $39 Billion

Why Stratasys (SSYS) Is Buying Origin For Up To $100 Million

Akasha Imaging Raises 10.75 Million In Series A Funding

Proactive Model Monitoring Solution Arthur Secures $15 Million

Rally Ventures Closes Oversubscribed Fund IV At $250 Million

Primary Care Operations Infrastructure Company Pair Team Raises $2.7 Million

Smart Building Intelligence Platform Clockworks Analytics Secures $8 Million

Cloud-Native Data Protection Company Trilio Raises $15 Million

Asynchronous Short Video Platform Voodle Raises $6 Million

Relational Database Company SingleStore Raises $80 Million

Calm: $75 Million Funding And $2 Billion Valuation

Embedded Insurance Tech Company Salty Dot Raises Over $16 Million

Why Juniper Networks (JNPR) Is Buying Apstra

API Security Company Salt Security Raises $30 Million

Auto Dealer E-Commerce Service Modal Raises $15 Million

Enterprise Feature Store Company Tecton Raises $35 Million

Microsoft (MSFT) And Deutsche Telekom (DTEGY) Sign Cloud Computing Deal

Dragos Raises $110 Million In Series C Funding

FiscalNote Raises $160 MIllion In Growth Capital

Stanford University Spinout Deepcell Raises $20 Million In Series A

GetAccept Raises $20 Million In Series B Funding

Facebook Sued By FTC And States Over Antitrust, Targeting Instagram And WhatsApp

Crossplane Capital Announces Closing Of Inaugural Fund At $275 Million Hard Cap

Residential Real Estate Marketplace Company Sundae Raises $36 Million

Starbucks (SBUX) Forecasts Growth Of Over 20% By Fiscal 2022

Why Thumbtack Is Buying Setter

Retail Loyalty App Company Fetch Rewards Raises $80 Million

Digital Health Plan Company Centivo Raises $34 Million