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Precision Medicine Company GNS Healthcare Secures $23 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 11, 2019

Leading precision medicine company GNS Healthcare announced it raised $23 million in strategic funding led by Cigna Ventures.

Twilio Co-Founder Jeff Lawson Net Worth Jumps To $1.2 Billion, Says Forbes Report

By Annie Baker ● Jul 11, 2019

The net worth of Twilio co-founder and CEO Jeff Lawson has hit $1.2 billion due to his 5% stake in the company, according to Forbes.

Digital Customer Interaction Company Lightico Secures $14.5 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 11, 2019

Digital customer interaction pioneer company Lightico announced it raised $14.5 million in funding from Mangrove, Crescendo, lool ventures and Spinach Angels.

Custom Resident App Company Mobile Doorman Raises $6.5 Million

By Noah Long ● Jul 11, 2019

Mobile Doorman -- a software provider of custom mobile apps that connects residents and their communities -- has raised $6.5 million of expansion capital

Google Acquires Cloud-Native Enterprise File Storage Company Elastifile

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 10, 2019

Google Cloud announced it is acquiring cloud-native enterprise file storage company Elastifile for an undisclosed amount (rumored at $200 million).

Virgin Galactic Plans To Go Public Through An $800 Million Deal With Social Capital Hedosophia

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 10, 2019

Spaceflight company Virgin Galactic announced it is going public as part of an $800 million deal with Chamath Palihapitiya's Social Capital Hedosophia.

Cisco Announces $2.6 Billion Acquisition Of Acacia Communications

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 10, 2019

Cisco announced it is acquiring existing supplier Acacia Communications in a deal that is valued at $2.6 billion on a fully diluted basis.

Piper Jaffray Is Acquiring Sandler O’Neill For $485 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 10, 2019

Piper Jaffray announced it is acquiring Sandler O'Neill & Partners for $485 million. The combined companies will be called Piper Sandler Companies.

Cloud Marketing Platform Company Signpost Raises $52 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jul 10, 2019

Cloud platform company Signpost announced it raised $52 million in late-stage financing from HighBar Partners and BMO Bank of Montreal

Internet Isolation Company Menlo Security Raises $75 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 10, 2019

Cloud security leader company Menlo Security announced it raised $75 million in Series D funding led by clients advised by JP Morgan Asset Management.

Digital Risk Protection Company Digital Shadows Raises $10 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 10, 2019

Digital Shadows -- a digital risk protection company -- announced it raised $10 million in a strategic round of funding led by National Australia Bank.

Atlan Closes $2.5 Million To Improve Data Management For Enterprises

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 10, 2019

Atlan -- a company that improves data management for enterprises -- announced it closed $2.5 million in pre-Series A funding led by WaterBridge Ventures

Tech School Ironhack Secures $4 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 10, 2019

Ironhack -- a tech boot camp school with nine campuses around the world -- has closed $4 million in funding led by JME Capital.

Cloud Authorization Platform Company Polyrize Raises $4 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 10, 2019

Cybersecurity platform company Polyrize announced it has raised $4 million led by Glilot Capital Partners.

XDD Has Acquired QDiscovery To Expand Services In The Midwest And East Coast

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 10, 2019

Leading international provider of eDiscovery and data management Xact Data Discovery (XDD) has acquired QDiscovery.

OutboundEngine Receives $8 Million Venture Loan From Horizon Technology Finance

By Noah Long ● Jul 10, 2019

OutboundEngine -- an all-in-one marketing solution company -- announced it raised an $8 million venture loan from Horizon Technology Finance Corporation.

Why Wiley Is Acquiring Zyante For $56 Million

By Noah Long ● Jul 9, 2019

John Wiley & Sons recently announced it acquired Zyante for $56 million in cash. These are the details behind the deal.

Kyash Raises Funding To Help Bring Japanese Consumers Into The Cashless Era

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 9, 2019

Kyash -- the company behind the Kyash wallet app and Kyash Direct payment platform -- has raised JPY1.5 billion

Fifty Years Venture Firm Raises $50 Million For Fund II

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2019

VC fund Fifty Years recently announced that it closed $50 million for Fund II to invest in entrepreneurs who are focused on the world's largest problems.

Clause To Accelerate Business Development Efforts With New Funding Round

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 9, 2019

Leading smart contracting technology company Clause announced it raised $5.5 million in Series A funding and signed a deal with DocuSign recently.

Why NCR Acquired D3 Technology

By Annie Baker ● Jul 9, 2019

NCR Corporation recently announced it acquired online and mobile banking company D3 Technology. These are the details behind the deal.

Online Delivery Platform Mercato Has Closed Funding To Expand Its Market Base

By Annie Baker ● Jul 9, 2019

Online ordering and delivery platform for independent grocery stores Mercato announced recently that it closed funding led by Greycroft.

Cere Network Raises Funding To Build Out Blockchain CRM

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2019

Cere Network recently announced it raised strategic funding from Binance Labs, Arrington XRP Capital, and NEO Global Capital.

e.ventures Secures $400 Million Across Two Oversubscribed Early-Stage Funds

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 9, 2019

e.ventures recently announced it secured $400 million in new capital based on two oversubscribed early-stage funds.

Sony And Daiwa Are Setting Up A 20 Billion Yen Startup Growth Fund

By Noah Long ● Jul 9, 2019

Sony and Daiwa Capital announced recently that it established the Innovation Growth Ventures (IGV) with an aim to hit 20 billion yen in size.

DoNotPay: ‘Robot Lawyer’ Company Raises $4.6 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 9, 2019

DoNotPay is the "world’s first robot lawyer" that recently raised $4.6 million in funding led by Felicis Ventures.

Why KKR Acquired Ottawa-Based Corel

By Noah Long ● Jul 9, 2019

KKR recently confirmed it closed the acquisition of Corel from Vector Capital. These are the details behind the deal.

Upfront Ventures Is Raising $250 Million For Its Third Growth-Stage Fund

By Dan Anderson ● Jul 9, 2019

Upfront Ventures has recently filed a Form D with the SEC indicating that it is raising $250 million for its third growth-stage investment fund.

Rivian Automotive Has Been Attracting Talented Experts From Many Other Auto Giants

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 9, 2019

Electric vehicle company Rivian Automotive has been attracting talented experts from many other auto giants. Here are some examples.

Why Anheuser-Busch Acquired Babe Wine From These Social Media Influencers

By Annie Baker ● Jul 9, 2019

Anheuser-Busch -- the world’s largest brewer -- recently announced it was acquiring Babe Wine from these Instagram influencers.