Pulse 2.0

ThoughtSpot: $248 Million Funding At $1.95 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 29, 2019

Silicon Valley-based business intelligence and analytics company ThoughtSpot announced that it raised $248 million at a valuation of $1.95 billion.

Netflix Surpasses 5 Billion Disc Shipments

By Annie Baker ● Aug 29, 2019

Netflix has announced that it delivered 5 billion DVDs since launching the mailing service more than 20 years ago.

Machine Learning Based Sports Betting Company JAMBOS Picks Raises $23 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 29, 2019

JAMBOS Picks announced it has raised $23 million to build on its machine learning-based sports betting platform.

Apple Suspends Siri Recording Program

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 29, 2019

Apple has decided to suspend a Siri program due to concerns about recent reports of people listening to audio recordings for quality purposes.

Veteran Game Executives Are Buying Telltale Games

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 28, 2019

LCG Entertainment has announced that it is acquiring the assets and IP of Telltale Games and is planning to reissue specific back catalog and new titles.

Fitbit Unveils Versa 2 Smartwatch

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 28, 2019

Fitbit has announced the Versa 2 voice-enabled smartwatch, which also a swimproof design with innovative sleep features like Sleep Score and smart wake.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Raises Full-Year Guidance

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 27, 2019

HPE has announced a profit forecast that beats estimates -- which was made during an earnings report where the company reported $7.22 billion in revenue.

Musculoskeletal Surgery Optimization Platform PeerWell Raises $6.5 Million

By Annie Baker ● Aug 27, 2019

PeerWell -- an innovator in PreHab that helps patients prepare physically and mentally for orthopedic surgery -- announced it raised $6.5 million.

Why Cisco Is Acquiring CloudCherry

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 27, 2019

Cisco recently announced it is intending to buy CloudCherry for its Contact Center portfolio. These are the details behind the deal.

E-Commerce Company Enjoy Raises Significant Funding From LCH Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 27, 2019

E-commerce startup Enjoy announced it raised a significant amount of funding (rumored at $150 million) from LCH Partners.

Syncsort Is Buying The Software Solutions Business Of Pitney Bowes For $700 Million In Cash

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 27, 2019

Big Iron to Big Data software company SyncSort announced it signed a deal to buy Pitney Bowes’ Software Solutions business for $700 million in cash.

Vulcan Capital Deploying $100 Million Into Southeast Asia, Opens Singapore Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2019

Vulcan Capital announced it is deploying $100 million into Southeast Asia and has opened up an office in Singapore.

CropX Raises $10 Million And Names John Vikupitz As President

By Noah Long ● Aug 26, 2019

In-soil agriculture analytics company CropX announced that it raised $10 million in funding and named John Vikupitz as president.

thredUP Raises $175 Million And Partners With Macy’s And JCPenney

By Annie Baker ● Aug 26, 2019

thredUP -- a leading online fashion resale store -- announced that it raised $175 million in funding recently. Plus the company also announced partnerships with Macy's and JCPenney recently.

Knotel: Flexible Workspace Provider Raises $400 Million At More Than $1 Billion Valuation

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 26, 2019

Knotel -- a leading flexible workspace provider -- announced it raised $400 million in funding at more than a $1 billion valuation.

LinkedIn Unveils All-In-One Insights Hub For Marketers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2019

LinkedIn announced it has launched an all-in-one Insights Hub for marketers on its platform. Here are the details.

Why Google Android Is Not Using Dessert Names Any More

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2019

Google recently announced it finalized the name of the new version of Android. It is going to be called Android 10. Here's why.

Former Tesla VP Of Engineering Stuart Bowers Joins Greylock

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2019

Stuart Bowers recently joined Greylock Partners after working as the head of the Autopilot software at Tesla Motors.

Digital Parking Company SpotHero Secures $50 Million

By Noah Long ● Aug 26, 2019

Digital parking leader SpotHero announced it raised $50 million in Series D funding.

Amazon Buying A 49% Stake In India-Based Future Coupons

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2019

Amazon is buying a 49% stake in Future Coupons, which is a group entity owned by India’s second-largest retail chain called Future Retail.

Google News Creator Krishna Bharat Is Back And Working On Search And News

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2019

Google News creator Krishna Bharat recently returned to the company after 4 years to work on Search and News.

Zenoti Raises $20 Million From Steadview Capital

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 26, 2019

Zenoti Software -- a cloud-based platform for the spa, salon, and med spa industry -- announced it raised $20 million.

Suneel Gupta Joins Techstars Detroit As Founder-In-Residence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2019

Techstars Detroit announced it has appointed Suneel Gupta as its founder-in-residence.

Personalized Mobile Rewards Platform Drop Raises $44 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 26, 2019

Drop — a personalized mobile rewards platform — announced it raised $44 million in Series B.

EVgo And Electrify America Collaborate To Increase EV Public Charging Accessibility In The U.S.

By Noah Long ● Aug 26, 2019

Electrify America and EVgo recently announced an interoperability agreement that increases access to EV charging stations.

Why Sphero Is Acquiring littleBits

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2019

Sphero, a leading robotics and educational STEAM company, announced it is acquiring electronic building block company littleBits.

Enrique Lores To Succeed Dion Weisler As HP CEO Effective November 1

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2019

HP recently announced that Enrique Lores is going to succeed Dion Weisler as the president and CEO.

Uncork Capital Raises $200 Million For Two New Funds

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2019

Uncork Capital recently announced it closed two new pools of committed capital totaling $200 million.

SecurityScorecard Names Michael Sweeney As VP Of Worldwide Alliances And Channels

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 26, 2019

SecurityScorecard recently announced that it appointed Michael Sweeney as the head of the Global Security Ratings Channel Program.

Highview Capital Reveals Promotions And A New Hire

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 26, 2019

Highview Capital recently announced it made several promotions and brought in a new hire.

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ThoughtSpot: $248 Million Funding At $1.95 Billion Valuation

Netflix Surpasses 5 Billion Disc Shipments

Machine Learning Based Sports Betting Company JAMBOS Picks Raises $23 Million

Apple Suspends Siri Recording Program

Veteran Game Executives Are Buying Telltale Games

Fitbit Unveils Versa 2 Smartwatch

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Raises Full-Year Guidance

Musculoskeletal Surgery Optimization Platform PeerWell Raises $6.5 Million

Why Cisco Is Acquiring CloudCherry

E-Commerce Company Enjoy Raises Significant Funding From LCH Partners

Syncsort Is Buying The Software Solutions Business Of Pitney Bowes For $700 Million In Cash

Vulcan Capital Deploying $100 Million Into Southeast Asia, Opens Singapore Office

CropX Raises $10 Million And Names John Vikupitz As President

thredUP Raises $175 Million And Partners With Macy’s And JCPenney

Knotel: Flexible Workspace Provider Raises $400 Million At More Than $1 Billion Valuation

LinkedIn Unveils All-In-One Insights Hub For Marketers

Why Google Android Is Not Using Dessert Names Any More

Former Tesla VP Of Engineering Stuart Bowers Joins Greylock

Digital Parking Company SpotHero Secures $50 Million

Amazon Buying A 49% Stake In India-Based Future Coupons

Google News Creator Krishna Bharat Is Back And Working On Search And News

Zenoti Raises $20 Million From Steadview Capital

Suneel Gupta Joins Techstars Detroit As Founder-In-Residence

Personalized Mobile Rewards Platform Drop Raises $44 Million

EVgo And Electrify America Collaborate To Increase EV Public Charging Accessibility In The U.S.

Why Sphero Is Acquiring littleBits

Enrique Lores To Succeed Dion Weisler As HP CEO Effective November 1

Uncork Capital Raises $200 Million For Two New Funds

SecurityScorecard Names Michael Sweeney As VP Of Worldwide Alliances And Channels

Highview Capital Reveals Promotions And A New Hire