Pulse 2.0

Chicago-Based Enterprise Software Company Vistex Raises $105 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 25, 2019

Vistex, a Chicago-based enterprise software company, has raised $105 million from from Accel-KKR (AKKR).

Tel Aviv-Based Deep Learning Microprocessor Company Hailo Raises $21 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 25, 2019

Tel Aviv-based Hailo has raised $21 million in a Series A funding round expansion to build on its deep learning microprocessor technology.

Mark Pincus Reportedly Raising $700 Million For New Investment Fund

By Noah Long ● Jan 24, 2019

Zynga founder Mark Pincus is reportedly raising $700 million for a new venture firm called Reinvent Capital.

Vox Media Acquires The Coral Project From Mozilla

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 24, 2019

Vox Media has acquired The Coral Project -- which is an open-source publishing platform -- from the Mozilla Foundation.

Birth Control Delivery Platform The Pill Club Raises $51 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 24, 2019

California-based company The Pill Club has raised $51 million to build on its birth control delivery platform.

Waymo To Invest $13.6 Million To Expand Operations In Michigan

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 24, 2019

Waymo is investing $13.6 million to expand its operations in Michigan and will create hundreds of jobs in the process.

London-Based Flexible Office Space Company Hubble Raises £4 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jan 23, 2019

London-based flexible office space company Hubble has raised £4 million in Series A funding led by JLL Spark Global Venture Fund.

Blockchain-Enabled Smart Card Company Tangem Raises $15 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 23, 2019

Swiss blockchain-enabled smart card company Tangem has raised $15 million from SBI Crypto Investment Ltd.

Kaia Health Raises $10 Million To Build On Its Back Pain Platform

By Noah Long ● Jan 23, 2019

Kaia Health, a company that has developed a leading back pain app, has raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Balderton Capital.

Tesla Decreases Supercharger Prices Following Customer Backlash

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 23, 2019

Following a customer backlash, Tesla Motors decided to drop its Supercharger price increase by 10%.

London-Based Invoice Platform Company MarketInvoice Raises £56 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jan 23, 2019

London-based fintech invoice platform company MarketInvoice has raised £56 million.

Seattle-Based Business Text Messaging Service Zipwhip Raises $51.5 Million

By Noah Long ● Jan 23, 2019

Seattle-based Zipwhip is a leading provider of texting for businesses that has raised $51.5 million in Series D growth funding.

Rapper T.I. Launches Investment Syndicate Tech Cypha

By Annie Baker ● Jan 23, 2019

Rapper T.I. and his partner Jason Geter have launched an investment syndicate called Tech Cypha.

Motorola RAZR Features: Details About The Rumored Upcoming $1,500 Smartphone

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 23, 2019

Rumor has it that Motorola will be introducing a new RAZR next month, which would feature a foldable display.

Report: PUBG Hit $1.03 Billion While Fortnite Made $2.4 Billion In 2018

By Annie Baker ● Jan 22, 2019

According to a SuperData report, Fortnite reportedly hit $2.4 billion in digital revenue last year compared to PUBG's $1.028 billion.

Infor Raises $1.5 Billion And Launches New Retailer Loyalty Program

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 22, 2019

Business cloud software company Infor has raised $1.5 billion and launched a new loyalty program for retailers.

Techstars Launches A New Venture Studio And Rebrands Mobility Division

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 22, 2019

Techstars, the startup accelerator founded by David Brown, Brad Feld, David Cohen, and Jared Polis, has made some major changes.

Esports Infrastructure Company ReKTGlobal Raises $10.8 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 22, 2019

ReKTGlobal, an esports infrastructure company, has raised $10.8 million in funding.

San Mateo-Based Theta Lake Raises $5 Million

By Noah Long ● Jan 21, 2019

San Mateo-based artificial intelligence compliance service Theta Lake has raised $5 million in Series Seed funding.

BYJU’s $120 Million Acquisition Of Osmo: The Details You Need To Know

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 21, 2019

BYJU recently announced it was acquiring Osmo for $120 million. Here is why.

Zix Is Buying AppRiver For $275 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jan 21, 2019

Email security company Zix announced it is acquiring cloud-based cybersecurity company AppRiver for $275 million in cash.

New Brunswick-Based Sonrai Security Raises $18.5 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 21, 2019

New Brunswick-based Sonrai Security has raised $18.5 million in Series A funding to build on its Cloud Data Control platform.

Portland-Based Orchestra Software Secures $14 Million

By Noah Long ● Jan 21, 2019

Orchestra Software has raised $14 million in growth equity investment to grow its ERP software for the regulated craft beverage industry.

Salt Lake City-Based Big Squid Announces $9 Million In Funding

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 21, 2019

Salt Lake City, Utah-based predictive analytics and automated machine learning software company Big Squid raises $9 million in Series A-1 funding.

Knock Raises $400 Million To Make Trading In Homes Easier

By Annie Baker ● Jan 21, 2019

Knock has raised $400 million in Series B equity and debt financing to make the process of trading in homes easier.

Supplier Engagement Company Scout RFP Secures $33 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 20, 2019

San Francisco-based sourcing and supplier engagement platform company Scout RFP has raised $33 million in Series C funding.

Digital Vending Machine Company Vengo Labs Raises $7 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 20, 2019

New York-based digital vending machines company Vengo Labs has raised $7 million in Series B funding.

Blockchain-Powered Supply Chain Solutions Company Chronicled Raises $16 Million

By Noah Long ● Jan 20, 2019

San Francisco-based blockchain-powered supply chain solutions company Chronicled has raised $16 million in Series A funding.

Chicago-Based Online Learning Platform BenchPrep Raises $20 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 20, 2019

Chicago-based BenchPrep, a provider of an advanced white-label online learning platform for education, has raised $20 million in Series C funding.

Chicago-Based Logistics Software Company Bringg Raises $25 Million

By Noah Long ● Jan 19, 2019

Chicago-based logistics platform company Bringg has raised $25 million in Series C funding to accelerate business expansion during a hyper growth stage.

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Chicago-Based Enterprise Software Company Vistex Raises $105 Million

Tel Aviv-Based Deep Learning Microprocessor Company Hailo Raises $21 Million

Mark Pincus Reportedly Raising $700 Million For New Investment Fund

Vox Media Acquires The Coral Project From Mozilla

Birth Control Delivery Platform The Pill Club Raises $51 Million

Waymo To Invest $13.6 Million To Expand Operations In Michigan

London-Based Flexible Office Space Company Hubble Raises £4 Million

Blockchain-Enabled Smart Card Company Tangem Raises $15 Million

Kaia Health Raises $10 Million To Build On Its Back Pain Platform

Tesla Decreases Supercharger Prices Following Customer Backlash

London-Based Invoice Platform Company MarketInvoice Raises £56 Million

Seattle-Based Business Text Messaging Service Zipwhip Raises $51.5 Million

Rapper T.I. Launches Investment Syndicate Tech Cypha

Motorola RAZR Features: Details About The Rumored Upcoming $1,500 Smartphone

Report: PUBG Hit $1.03 Billion While Fortnite Made $2.4 Billion In 2018

Infor Raises $1.5 Billion And Launches New Retailer Loyalty Program

Techstars Launches A New Venture Studio And Rebrands Mobility Division

Esports Infrastructure Company ReKTGlobal Raises $10.8 Million

San Mateo-Based Theta Lake Raises $5 Million

BYJU’s $120 Million Acquisition Of Osmo: The Details You Need To Know

Zix Is Buying AppRiver For $275 Million

New Brunswick-Based Sonrai Security Raises $18.5 Million

Portland-Based Orchestra Software Secures $14 Million

Salt Lake City-Based Big Squid Announces $9 Million In Funding

Knock Raises $400 Million To Make Trading In Homes Easier

Supplier Engagement Company Scout RFP Secures $33 Million

Digital Vending Machine Company Vengo Labs Raises $7 Million

Blockchain-Powered Supply Chain Solutions Company Chronicled Raises $16 Million

Chicago-Based Online Learning Platform BenchPrep Raises $20 Million

Chicago-Based Logistics Software Company Bringg Raises $25 Million