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Why Accenture (ACN) Is Buying Organize Cloud Labs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 13, 2020

Accenture Plc (NYSE: ACN) announced that it has acquired Organize Cloud Labs. These are the details about the deal.

Online Learning Community Skillshare Raises $66 Million

By Noah Long ● Aug 13, 2020

Skillshare, one of the world’s largest online learning community for creativity, announced it has raised $66 million in funding.

American Express (AXP) Reportedly In Talks To Buy Kabbage For As Much As $850 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 13, 2020

American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) is reportedly in advanced discussions to buy Kabbage for as much as $850 million in cash

Amazon (AMZN): Twice As Many Customers Signed Up During Prime Day In India

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 13, 2020

This week, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) revealed some interesting stats about its operations in India. These are the details.

Video Streaming Technology Company Mux Raises $37 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 13, 2020

Mux — the leading video platform for developers — announced it has closed $37 million in Series C funding. These are the details about the funding.

Self-Learning Email Security Company IRONSCALES Raises $8 Million

By Annie Baker ● Aug 13, 2020

IRONSCALES — a pioneer of self-learning email security — announced that it has raised $8 million in Series B extension led by Jump Capital.

IT Asset Tracking Company Oomnitza Raises $12.5 Million

By Annie Baker ● Aug 12, 2020

IT asset tracking company Oomnitza announced it has raised its Series B institutional funding round of $12.5 million. These are the details about the funding.

Hotel Booking Platform Splitty Buys Assets Of Cancelon

By Noah Long ● Aug 12, 2020

Hotel booking platform Splitty announced today that it has acquired the assets of Cancelon. These are the details.

AMOLED Backplane Solutions Company Mattrix Technologies Opens $3 Million Funding Round

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 12, 2020

Mattrix Technologies — a company that is developing groundbreaking AMOLED backplane solutions for the flat-panel display industry — announced that JSR Corporation has closed a second investment into the company.

GoSite Secures $16 Million To Help Business Transition Operations Online

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 12, 2020

GoSite — a platform that helps small businesses transition operations online — announced that it has closed $16 million in Series A funding. These are the details.

Industry Ventures Raises $180 Million For Direct Venture Fund

By Annie Baker ● Aug 12, 2020

Industry Ventures, LLC — a leading investment firm focused on the venture capital market — announced that it closed Industry Ventures Direct II, L.P. with total commitments of $180 million.

Cellebrite Unveils Changes To Executive Management Team

By Noah Long ● Aug 12, 2020

Cellebrite — a leader in digital intelligence solutions for public and private sectors —announced the appointment of 3 new executive management team members. These are the details.

General Motors CFO Dhivya Suryadevara To Join Stripe

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 11, 2020

Online payments company Stripe announced General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) CFO Dhivya Suryadevara will be joining the company with the same title.

CAE Names Daniel Gelston As Group President Of Defense And Security

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 11, 2020

CAE Inc (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) announced it has appointed Daniel Gelston as Group President of Defense & Security, effective August 24, 2020

Hoth Therapeutics (HOTH) Licenses IP For Developing Breath-Based COVID-19 Mobile Testing Device

By Annie Baker ● Aug 11, 2020

Biopharmaceutical company Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOTH) announced that it has licensed the intellectual property rights related to the development of a medical device that has the potential to enable public health professionals to immediately diagnose COVID-19 infection with a breath sample.

Healthcare Payments Company Sift Raises $2.8 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 11, 2020

Milwaukee-based Sift Healthcare announced it has raised $2.8 million in a new round of funding. These are the details about the funding.

Vicarious Surgical: $13.2 Million Funding, Philip Liang And Ric Fulop Added To Board

By Noah Long ● Aug 11, 2020

Vicarious Surgical has announced that it has raised $13.2 million in funding. These are the details.

Dapper Labs Closes $12 Million From VC Firms And NBA Stars

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 11, 2020

Dapper Labs — a company that is developing a new Flow blockchain — announced that it has raised $12 million.

Workplace Culture Company Thriver Raises $33 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 11, 2020

Thriver (formerly known as Platterz) announced that it has raised $33 million in a Series B round of funding.

Apple iPhone 12 Rumor Indicates Same Notch Will Still Be Used

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 10, 2020

An image of an alleged iPhone 12 (expected to be announced in September or October 2020) has been leaked. These are the details.

Chinese Electric Vehicle Company Xpeng Motors Files For NYSE IPO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 10, 2020

Chinese electric vehicle company Xpeng Motors has filed for an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.

Triller: Over 250 Million Downloads And 65 Million Users

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 9, 2020

Los Angeles-based music video social app Triller announced it has hit over 250 million downloads and now has 65 million users.

WarnerMedia Shifts Around Management Team To Simplify Programming (T)

By Annie Baker ● Aug 9, 2020

WarnerMedia, the media and entertainment company arm of AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T), has shifted around its programming team under the leadership of CEO Jason Kilar

Cadillac LYRIQ Electric Vehicle: The Details You Should Know (GM)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 8, 2020

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) recently unveiled Cadillac LYRIQ all-electric SUV. Here's the details you should know about it.

Boost Mobile Announces ‘5 Under $50’ Wireless Plans (DISH)

By Noah Long ● Aug 8, 2020

Boost Mobile, the wireless mobile service owned by DISH Network Corp (NASDAQ: DISH), announced 5 new wireless plans under $50 per month.

GoHealth (GOCO) Unveils Encompass Platform To Drive Value-Based Care Engagement

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 8, 2020

Leading health insurance marketplace GoHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOCO) has announced a proprietary Encompass Platform, which will double down on the value-based care model as a key component in the future of Medicare Advantage care delivery.

Why Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Is Buying Ellie Mae In $11 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 8, 2020

Intercontinental Exchange Inc (NYSE: ICE) announced recently that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ellie Mae in an $11 billion deal.

Blackbaud (BLKB) Names Brandon Sharrett As President And General Manager For Faith Solutions

By Noah Long ● Aug 8, 2020

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) — one of the world’s leading cloud software companies powering social good — announced that it has promoted Brandon C. Sharrett as president and general manager for Blackbaud Faith Solutions.

Emerson (EMR) Invests In Software Platform Developer inmation

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 7, 2020

Emerson (NYSE: EMR) announced that it has made an equity investment in inmation Software GmbH. These are the details.

Why Zynga (ZNGA) Is Buying 80% Of Rollic For $168 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2020

Social game developer Zynga Inc (NASDAQ: ZNGA) announced this week that it has entered into an agreement to buy 80% of Istanbul-based Rollic for $168 million in cash. These are the details.