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DoorDash Buys Autonomous Driving Company Scotty Labs

By Annie Baker ● Aug 21, 2019

DoorDash announced it has acquired an autonomous driving company called Scotty Labs. The terms of the deal were undisclosed.

Homeis: A Digital Platform For Immigrant Communities Has Raised $12 Million

By Noah Long ● Aug 21, 2019

Homeis, a digital platform for immigrant communities around the world, announced it raised $12 million in Series A led by Canaan and Spark Capital.

Apple’s Former Head Of Siri William Stasior Joins Microsoft

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 21, 2019

William Stasior, the former head of Apple Siri, is joining Microsoft’s artificial intelligence division. Stasior will be reporting to Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott.

Capacity Raises $13.2 Million To Build On Its Cloud-Based AI System

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 21, 2019

Capacity announced it has introduced a secure and AI-native knowledge-sharing platform and that it raised $13.2 million in Series B.

Tala: $110 Million Series D Funding At More Than $750 Million Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 21, 2019

Tala -- a company that provides a credit profile to provide uncollateralized loans to people in emerging markets -- raised $110 million.

Marketplace Real Estate Lender Fund That Flip Raises $11 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 21, 2019

Fintech platform and marketplace lender of residential real estate loans Fund That Flip has raised $11 million.

Root Insurance: Ohio-Based Company Raises $350 Million Funding At $3.65 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 21, 2019

Ohio-based car insurance startup Root Insurance announced it has raised $350 million in a round of funding at a reported $3.65 billion valuation.

Mason: How This Mobile Infrastructure Company Is Now Valued At More Than $100 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 21, 2019

Mason, a provider of mobile infrastructure for smart hardware products, recently announced it raised $25 million at more than a $100 million valuation.

Herbivore: This Husband And Wife Team Just Raised $15 Million For Their Non-Toxic Skincare Brand

By Annie Baker ● Aug 21, 2019

Herbivore -- a Seattle-based GMO free skincare brand founded by a husband and wife team -- announced it raised $15 million.

Why Resolve Is Acquiring FixStream for $24 Million

By Annie Baker ● Aug 21, 2019

Leading IT automation and orchestration platform Resolve Systems announced it raised FixStream for $24 million.

IP Licensing Platform Company Brainbase Raises $3 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 21, 2019

Brainbase -- the makers of IP licensing platforms Brainbase Assist and Marketplace -- announced it raised $3 million in seed funding.

Blooma Announces $2.75 Million Seed Round For Fueling AI-Driven Loan Origination

By Noah Long ● Aug 21, 2019

Blooma, this company that reduces the time, cost, and risk associated with commercial loan origination using AI, announced it raised $2.75 million.

Apple Card Is Now Available For All US Customers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2019

Apple has announced that the Apple Card is now available for all US customers. You can apply for Apple Card through the Wallet app on the phone in minutes.

MPOWER Financing Secures $100 Million From Goldman Sachs

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 20, 2019

Fintech and educational loan provider MPOWER Financing announced it raised a $100 million loan facility from Goldman Sachs.

Enterprise AI Intelligence Company H2O.ai Raises $72.5 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2019

H2O.ai, open source leader in AI and automatic machine learning for the enterprise, announced it raised $72.5 million in Series D.

Why Publicis Groupe Acquired Rauxa

By Annie Baker ● Aug 20, 2019

Advertising and PR giant Publicis Groupe announced it acquired Rauxa -- which is a full-service marketing agency.

OpenGate Capital Buys InRule And Names Damian Blazy As Principal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2019

Private equity firm OpenGate Capital announced it acquired InRule Technology and named Damian Blazy as principal.

IAC Acquires Open Travel Nursing Job Platform NurseFly

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2019

IAC has announced that it is acquiring NurseFly, which is a marketplace targeting the $17 billion temporary healthcare staffing industry.

ShareChat: This India-Based Social Media Company Just Raised $100 Million In Round Led By Twitter

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2019

India-based social media platform ShareChat recently announced it raised $100 million in funding led by Twitter at a reported $650 million valuation.

AU10TIX: $60 Million Funding At $260 Million Valuation

By Annie Baker ● Aug 20, 2019

Cloud-based ID verification and authentication platform AU10TIX recently announced it raised $60 million in minority investment from TPG Tech Adjacencies.

S’well Rolls Out New Vacuum-Insulated Food Containers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2019

S’well -- the company known for pioneering the fashion hydration accessory -- has announced it launched new vacuum-insulated food containers.

Local Celebrities, Investors, And Executives Buy Stake In Seattle Sounders

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 20, 2019

A group of local Seattle celebrities, investors, and executives have bought a major stake in the Major League Soccer team Seattle Sounders.

India-Based Social Commerce Company Meesho Raises $125 Million

By Annie Baker ● Aug 20, 2019

India-based online marketplace Meesho announced it closed $125 million in funding led by Naspers. Facebook and several existing investors also joined.

Game Development Company Singularity 6 Secures $16.5 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 20, 2019

Game development studio Singularity 6 announced that it recently raised $16.5 million in Series A funding.

AtriCure Buying SentreHEART For Up To $300 Million: Details About The Deal You Should Know

By Noah Long ● Aug 20, 2019

AtriCure -- a leading innovator in treatments for atrial fibrillation and left atrial appendage management -- is acquiring SentreHEART for up to $300 million.

YouTube AR Beauty Try-On Feature Can Now Be Used In A New Video Featuring M·A·C Cosmetics

By Annie Baker ● Aug 19, 2019

YouTube's new AR Beauty Try-On feature can now be used in a video created in collaboration between M·A·C Cosmetics and Roxette Arisa Howe.

Domino’s Pizza Is Rolling Out E-Bike Program Across The U.S.

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 19, 2019

Domino's Pizza, the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, announced that it is rolling out its e-bike program across the U.S.

Binks: This Y Combinator Company Makes Tailoring Indian Women’s Fashion Easier

By Annie Baker ● Aug 19, 2019

Binks -- a startup that makes finding Indian women's fashion apparel much easier -- is currently participating in Y Combinator’s accelerator program.

Something Navy: Brand Founded By Influencer Arielle Charnas Raises $10 Million

By Annie Baker ● Aug 19, 2019

Something Navy, a brand founded by social media influencer Arielle Charnas, recently announced that it raised $10 million in funding.

BuzzFeed CMO Ben Kaufman Stepping Down To Focus On Camp

By Noah Long ● Aug 19, 2019

BuzzFeed chief marketing officer Ben Kaufman is stepping down to fully focus on Camp, which is a New York-based toy store for kids.