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ANSYS (ANSS) Partners With University Of Texas At Arlington On High-Speed Hypersonics R&D

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 27, 2020

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) and Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) partnered an advanced design and analysis workflow for validating system models in the U.S. government's current and next-generation hypersonic vehicles.

Walt Disney Co (DIS) Hires Diane Jurgens As CIO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2020

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has hired Diane Jurgens as its new chief information officer. These are the details.

With Berkshire Hathaway Investment, E.W. Scripps Buying ION Media For $2.65 Billion (SSP) (BRK.A) (BRK.B)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2020

With an investment from Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B), E. W. Scripps Co (NASDAQ: SSP) announced it is buying national broadcast network ION Media for $2.65 billion.

Intuit (INTU) Launches Business Management Platform QuickBooks Commerce

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 25, 2020

Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) has launched QuickBooks Commerce — which is a business management platform to help small businesses attract and sell to new customers across multiple channels and grow their business.

Silicon Design Company NUVIA Raises $240 Million In Series B Funding

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 25, 2020

Leading-edge silicon design company NUVIA announced that it has raised $240 million in Series B funding.

Salesforce.com (CRM): Digital 360 And Partnership With Stripe

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2020

Salesforce.com, Inc. (NYSE: CRM) announced Digital 360 — which is a service that brings together key components and innovations in the Salesforce Customer 360 platform.

Why Apple (AAPL) Acquired Scout FM Earlier This Year

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2020

Earlier this year Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) acquired a company that makes listening to podcasts feel like you are tuning into radio stations. These are the details.

Workhorse (WKHS): C-Series All-Electric Delivery Trucks Achieve Last-Mile Delivery Premium Range

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2020

Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) announced that its C-Series all-electric delivery trucks have achieved an industry-leading range. These are the details.

RoadRunner Recycling Raises $10 Million To Transform The Traditional Waste Sector

By Noah Long ● Sep 25, 2020

RoadRunner Recycling — a leading technology-driven company transforming the traditional waste and recycling sector — announced it raised $10 million.

JBT Corporation Names Brian Deck As Interim President And CEO

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 25, 2020

JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT), a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food & beverage industry, announced Brian Deck has been named interim President and CEO.

Bright Health: $500 Million In Series E Funding And $1.2 Billion In Net Revenue

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2020

Bright Health — a company that is defining the future of healthcare by integrating financing, care delivery, and technology — announced it has raised $500 million in Series E funding and the company is now hitting $1.2 billion in net revenue.

The Chainsmokers Launch A VC Firm Called Mantis With $35 Million In Commitments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2020

The Chainsmokers have launched a new venture capital firm called Mantis, which has $35 million in commitments from investors like Mark Cuban, Keith Rabois, Jim Coulter, and Ron Conway.

Amazon (AMZN): New Hardware And Luna Cloud Gaming Service Announced

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2020

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced new Echos, Fire TV sticks, Ring devices, and eero 6 mesh routers along with the Luna cloud gaming service.

KKR Acquires 1-800 Contacts From AEA In A Deal Reported At Over $3.1 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2020

Private equity company KKR & Co Inc (NYSE: KKR) announced it is buying contact lens company 1-800 Contacts from AEA Investors.

On-Demand Assistance And Companionship Service Papa Raises $18 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 23, 2020

Papa — a nationwide provider that pairs older adults and families for companionship and assistance with everyday tasks — announced it has raised $18 million.

No-Code AI-Powered Platform EasySend Raises $16 Million

By Annie Baker ● Sep 23, 2020

No-code AI-powered platform EasySend announced it has raised $16 million in Series A funding led by Hanaco.

Intel (INTC) Names Saf Yeboah-Amankwah As SVP And Chief Strategy Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 23, 2020

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) recently announced it has appointed Safroadu (Saf) Yeboah-Amankwah as SVP and chief strategy officer.

Tesla (TSLA) Is Suing The U.S. Government To Overturn Trump’s Tariffs On China

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 23, 2020

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) is suing the U.S. government and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer for the Trump administration’s tariffs on products that Tesla imports from China.

Tree-Free Paper Product Company Cloud Paper Raises $3 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 23, 2020

Cloud Paper — a tree-free paper product company that is on a mission to end deforestation from paper products — announced that it has raised $3 million in a seed funding round.

Mirakl: $300 Million And $1.5 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 23, 2020

Mirakl — a marketplace SaaS platform that empowers both B2B and B2C organizations to launch and grow an enterprise marketplace at scale — announced that it has raised $300 million in funding.

Social Calendar App Company IRL Raises $16 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 23, 2020

IRL (In Real Life) — the leading social calendar and event discovery platform that brings people together over shared experiences — announced that it has raised $16 million in funding.

Enterprise-Grade AI Technology Company Beyond Limits Raises $133 Million

By Annie Baker ● Sep 23, 2020

Beyond Limits — an industrial and enterprise-grade AI technology company built for the most demanding sectors — announced it raised a $113 million Series C funding round and another $20 million committed.

Femtech Company Willow Closes $55 Million In Funding

By Annie Baker ● Sep 23, 2020

Willow — a femtech leader that changed the way women pump with the first quiet all-in-one in-bra wearable breast pump — announced that it raised $55 million in funding.

Citigroup (C): Over $1 Billion In Strategic Initiatives To Close Racial Wealth Gaps

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 23, 2020

Citigroup Inc (NYSE: C) and the Citi Foundation today announced over $1 billion in strategic initiatives to help close the racial wealth gap.

Tesla (TSLA) Battery Day And 2020 Annual Shareholder Meeting Announcements

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2020

Today Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) held its 2020 annual shareholder meeting and Battery Day event. These are some of the major announcements from the event.

Chinese Electric Vehicle Company WM Motor Raises About $1.5 Billion

By Annie Baker ● Sep 22, 2020

WM Motor — a rapidly growing electric vehicle company in China — announced it raised 10 billion yuan ($1.47 billion) from several state-backed investors.

Clinical-Stage Biotech Company Siolta Therapeutics Raises $30 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 22, 2020

Clinical-stage biotech company Siolta Therapeutics announced it raised $30 million in Series B funding to support the clinical development of its lead product STMC-103H.

Comcast (CMCSA): Trian Fund Management Buys $870 Million Stake

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 22, 2020

Activist investor company Trian Fund Management LP has bought a stake in Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) valued at about $870 million.

Walmart (WMT) And Goldman Sachs (GS) Partner To Offer Capital To Marketplace Sellers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2020

Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) revealed it is partnering with Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE: GS) to offer lines of credit to marketplace sellers.

How Nasdaq (NDAQ) Plans To Advance Inclusive And Diversity Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 22, 2020

Nasdaq Inc (NASDAQ: NDAQ) recently announced a new “Purpose Initiative” — which is designed to support women and underrepresented minority communities with the resources needed to grow and sustain their businesses