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Accion Venture Lab Launches New $23 Million Fund

By Annie Baker ● Sep 9, 2019

Accion announced that it is launching a new $23 million fund in order to bring together innovative fintech startups to help the underserved at scale.

Vensana Closes Inaugural Fund With $225 Million In Committed Capital

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

Vensana Capital announced it closed an inaugural fund called Vensana Capital I with $225 million in committed capital.

Investment Decision Optimization Company Innovesta Raises $2.7 Million

By Annie Baker ● Sep 9, 2019

Innovesta -- a women-led company known for optimizing investment decisions using objective and validated data -- has recently announced it raised $2.7 million.

Customer Behavior Engagement Platform Neura Raises $16 Million

By Noah Long ● Sep 9, 2019

Customer behavior engagement platform company Neura recently announced that it raised $16 million in Series B led by Pitango Venture Capital and Liberty Technology Venture Capital II.

Vancouver-Based Legal Technology Company Clio Raises $250 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

Cloud-based legal technology leader Clio announced it raised $250 million in Series D funding from TCV and JMI Equity.

Former Domino’s Pizza CEO Patrick Doyle Partnering With Carlyle To Buy Companies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2019

The Carlyle Group recently announced that it is partnering with former Domino’s Pizza CEO Patrick Doyle to buy established companies that have the opportunity for value creation.

PerimeterX: This Web App Security Company Just Raised Funding From Deutsche Telekom And Salesforce

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

PerimeterX -- a company that protects the most reputable websites and mobile apps from malicious activities -- has raised an additional $14 million.

Atlantic Street Capital Closes Fund IV  At $500 Million Hard Cap

By Noah Long ● Sep 9, 2019

Private equity firm Atlantic Street Capital announced it has closed Atlantic Street Capital IV, LP at a hard cap with $500 million of capital commitments.

T-REX Raises Strategic Funding Round From Citi, Westly, And Viola Fintech

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

Leading analytics company T-REX recently announced that it raised a new round of funding led by Citi, the Westly Group, and Viola Fintech.

How Bellwether Coffee Is Transforming The Way Coffee Is Roasted

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2019

Bellwether Coffee -- the company transforming the way coffee is roasted -- recently announced that it closed $40 million in Series B funding led by DBL Partners and Lyndon Rive and Peter Rive.

Adam Marcus Joins Providence Strategic Growth As Managing Director

By Noah Long ● Sep 9, 2019

Providence Equity Partners recently announced that it has named Adam Marcus as a managing director.

Why Commvault Is Acquiring Hedvig For $225 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

Commvault announced it is acquiring software-defined storage (SDS) company Hedvig for total consideration of $225 million. These are the details behind the deal.

Kroger’s Launches Simple Truth Plant-Based Collection

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2019

Kroger has announced it is launching a new Simple Truth Plant Based collection featuring new meatless burger patties and grinds.

Atlassian Launches New Software Tiers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2019

Australian enterprise software company Atlassian announced it is launching several new free tiers of its software.

GM To Integrate Google Apps Into Vehicles In 2021

By Noah Long ● Sep 9, 2019

General Motors has announced that it is integrating a number of Google apps into its infotainment system by 2021.

Stripe Capital To Help Internet Companies With Access To Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2019

Stripe announced it launched Stripe Capital, which makes it easier for Internet businesses running on Stripe to gain access to capital.

Bustle Digital Group Names Elizabeth Webbe Lunny As EVP Of Revenue

By Annie Baker ● Sep 9, 2019

Bustle Digital Group (BDG) has hired Elizabeth Webbe Lunny as executive vice president of revenue.

GM Names Deborah Wahl As Chief Of Global Marketing

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2019

General Motors announced it named Deborah Wahl as the chief of global marketing. Before this role, Wahl was the marketing chief for the Cadillac brand.

Apple Pay VP Jennifer Bailey: Cryptocurrency ‘Has Interesting Long-Term Potential’

By Annie Baker ● Sep 9, 2019

Apple Pay VP Jennifer Bailey recently conducted an interview with CNN where she revealed that cryptocurrency "has interesting long-term potential."

Prudential Financial’s Acquisition Of Assurance IQ For $2.35 Billion: Details About The Deal

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

Prudential Financial has announced it is acquiring Assurance IQ for $2.35 billion. These are the details behind the deal.

Luxury Fashion Company Olivela Raises $35 Million

By Annie Baker ● Sep 9, 2019

Luxury fashion company Olivela announced it raised $35 million in Series A funding led by Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc.

Emotional Intelligence Solutions Company Cogito Secures $20 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

Real-time emotional intelligence solutions Cogito announced it raised $20 million in funding New York Life Ventures and existing investors.

Ag Tech Company Cooks Venture Receives $12 Million In Financing

By Annie Baker ● Sep 9, 2019

Cooks Venture -- announced it closed $12 million in senior secured financing provided by AMERRA Capital Management, LLC.

Health Recovery Solutions Raises $10 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

Health Recovery Solutions announced it closed $10 million in growth financing led by Edison Partners.

Robotic Products Company Ori Secures $20 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2019

Robotic interior products Ori announced it raised $20 million in Series B funding from Sidewalk Labs, Ingka Group, Geolo Capital, and Khosla Ventures.

Data Privacy And Protection Company BigID Raises $50 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

Data-centric personal data privacy and protection company BigID announced it raised $50 million in Series C funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners.

Google Adds Swipe Interface For Finding Movies And TV Shows

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2019

Google has announced it launched a new way to search for movies and TV shows on mobile devices using with a swipe interface.

New Wave Foods Receives Funding From Tyson Ventures

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2019

San Francisco-based New Wave Foods announced it received funding from Tyson Ventures and is planning to have a shrimp alternative ready in early 2020.

How Trevor Milton Went From A College Dropout To Running A $3 Billion Hydrogen Truck Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 9, 2019

Nikola Motor recently announced it raised $250 million in strategic funding from CNH Industrial at a pre-money valuation of $3 billion. These are the details behind the deal.

Marketing Tech Company Fyllo Launches With $16 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Sep 9, 2019

Marketing tech platform company Fyllo announced it raised $16 million in startup financing from premier institutional and venture capital investors.

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Accion Venture Lab Launches New $23 Million Fund

Vensana Closes Inaugural Fund With $225 Million In Committed Capital

Investment Decision Optimization Company Innovesta Raises $2.7 Million

Customer Behavior Engagement Platform Neura Raises $16 Million

Vancouver-Based Legal Technology Company Clio Raises $250 Million

Former Domino’s Pizza CEO Patrick Doyle Partnering With Carlyle To Buy Companies

PerimeterX: This Web App Security Company Just Raised Funding From Deutsche Telekom And Salesforce

Atlantic Street Capital Closes Fund IV At $500 Million Hard Cap

T-REX Raises Strategic Funding Round From Citi, Westly, And Viola Fintech

How Bellwether Coffee Is Transforming The Way Coffee Is Roasted

Adam Marcus Joins Providence Strategic Growth As Managing Director

Why Commvault Is Acquiring Hedvig For $225 Million

Kroger’s Launches Simple Truth Plant-Based Collection

Atlassian Launches New Software Tiers

GM To Integrate Google Apps Into Vehicles In 2021

Stripe Capital To Help Internet Companies With Access To Capital

Bustle Digital Group Names Elizabeth Webbe Lunny As EVP Of Revenue

GM Names Deborah Wahl As Chief Of Global Marketing

Apple Pay VP Jennifer Bailey: Cryptocurrency ‘Has Interesting Long-Term Potential’

Prudential Financial’s Acquisition Of Assurance IQ For $2.35 Billion: Details About The Deal

Luxury Fashion Company Olivela Raises $35 Million

Emotional Intelligence Solutions Company Cogito Secures $20 Million

Ag Tech Company Cooks Venture Receives $12 Million In Financing

Health Recovery Solutions Raises $10 Million

Robotic Products Company Ori Secures $20 Million

Data Privacy And Protection Company BigID Raises $50 Million

Google Adds Swipe Interface For Finding Movies And TV Shows

New Wave Foods Receives Funding From Tyson Ventures

How Trevor Milton Went From A College Dropout To Running A $3 Billion Hydrogen Truck Company

Marketing Tech Company Fyllo Launches With $16 Million

Atlantic Street Capital Closes Fund IV  At $500 Million Hard Cap