Startups

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

By Amit Chowdhry ● August 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 ● August 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 ● August 20, 2019

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

India-Based Social Commerce Company Meesho Raises $125 Million

By Annie Baker ● August 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 ● August 20, 2019

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

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

By Annie Baker ● August 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 ● August 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 ● August 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.

Nudge Rewards: $9.3 Million Raised To Drive Innovation In Employee Experience Management

By Annie Baker ● August 19, 2019

Nudge Rewards announced it has raised $9.3 million in funding led by Chicago-based Jump Capital with support from existing investors.

Cinq Music: $40 Million Raised For Technology-Driven Music Distribution Platform

By Dan Anderson ● August 19, 2019

Cinq Music recently announced that it raised $40 million in funding from GoDigital Media Group, which is a media investor focused on IP rights management.

Great Point Partners Closes $306 Million For GPP III Growth Buy-Out Fund

By Dan Anderson ● August 19, 2019

Leading health care investment firm Great Point Partners announced it closed the growth buy-out fund GPP III at its hard cap of $306 million.

Brick & Mortar: This Venture Firm Founded By Darren Bechtel Has Closed A $97.2 Million Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● August 19, 2019

Brick & Mortar Ventures announced it closed a $97.2 million fund to invest in companies developing innovative software/hardware solutions.

Clumio: $51 Million Raised To Build On Its Authentic SaaS For Enterprise Backup

By Amit Chowdhry ● August 19, 2019

Clumio -- an innovator of authentic SaaS for enterprise backup -- announced it raised $51 million in funding and launched a flagship backup product.

Quick Base Is Acquiring Cloud-Based Integration And Automation Platform Cloudpipes

By Dan Anderson ● August 19, 2019

Market-leading cloud platform Quick Base recently announced that it is acquiring Cloudpipes. These are the details behind the deal.

Vivo Capital Raises $1.3 Billion For Ninth Fund

By Dan Anderson ● August 19, 2019

According to an SEC filing, Vivo Capital has raised more than $1.3 billion for its ninth fund called Vivo Capital Fund IX, L.P.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Buying Cavion For $312.5 Million: Details About The Deal

By Annie Baker ● August 19, 2019

Jazz Pharmaceuticals recently announced it is acquiring Cavion for $312.5 million. These are the details about the deal.

Swell Partners Raises $3.3 Million To Invest In Early-Stage Companies

By Annie Baker ● August 18, 2019

Swell Partners -- a venture firm launched by Jay Patil and Rusty Ralston -- announced that it raised $3.3 million to invest in early-stage startups.

India-Based Robotics Company Miko Secures $7.5 Million

By Dan Anderson ● August 18, 2019

India-based robotics company Miko announced it raised $7.5 million in funding led by Chiratae, YourNest, Bruno Raschle's family office, and several angels.

Online Boat Rental Marketplace Boatsetter Raises $10 Million

By Noah Long ● August 17, 2019

Leading online boat rental marketplace Boatsetter announced it raised $10 million in funding led by WestCap Group and Valor Equity.

Why Accenture Is Acquiring Australia-Based Analytics8

By Amit Chowdhry ● August 17, 2019

Accenture recently announced it is buying Australia-based Analytics8. These are the details behind the deal.

Two Chairs: $21 Million Raised For Building Out Its Client-Therapist Matching System

By Dan Anderson ● August 17, 2019

Mental health company Two Chairs announced it raised $21 million in Series B funding led by Amplo. Goldcrest and Maveron also joined the round.

Google Relaunches Mobile Learning App Socratic Following Last Year’s Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● August 16, 2019

Google has relaunched a mobile learning app called Socratic, which it acquired in March 2018.

Genstar Capital Is Investing In insightsoftware

By Noah Long ● August 16, 2019

Leading private equity firm Genstar Capital announced it is investing in ERP and EPM company insightsoftware.

Accel-KKR Sells Majority Stake In JAGGAER To Cinven

By Dan Anderson ● August 16, 2019

Technology investment firm Accel-KKR announced it completed a transaction where Cinven became the controlling shareholder of JAGGAER.

SmileDirectClub Has Filed An S-1 For An IPO

By Amit Chowdhry ● August 16, 2019

SmileDirectClub, a company that uses 3D printing for making and selling clear teeth aligners, has filed an S-1 to go public.

Ian Chiang Joins Flare Capital As A Principal

By Annie Baker ● August 16, 2019

Leading healthcare technology venture capital firm Flare Capital Partners has hired Ian Chiang as a Principal.

Rimeto: This Impressive Company Is Building People-Centric Tools For The Enterprise

By Amit Chowdhry ● August 15, 2019

Rimeto, a company that is making enterprise directories better, recently announced that it raised $10

Why Syndigo Acquired eCommerce Optimization Provider SellPoints

By Annie Baker ● August 15, 2019

Syndigo, a leading product information and syndication company, has acquired SellPoints. These are the details behind the deal.

Banking Platform Built For Freelancers Joust Labs Secures $2.6 Million

By Noah Long ● August 15, 2019

Joust Labs -- a banking platform built for freelancers and entrepreneurs -- announced it raised $2.6 million.

Memory Augmentation Company Polarity Raises $8.1 Million

By Dan Anderson ● August 15, 2019

Memory augmentation platform company Polarity announced it raised $8.1 million in Series AA funding led by TechOperators.

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

AU10TIX: $60 Million Funding At $260 Million Valuation

S’well Rolls Out New Vacuum-Insulated Food Containers

India-Based Social Commerce Company Meesho Raises $125 Million

Game Development Company Singularity 6 Secures $16.5 Million

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

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

BuzzFeed CMO Ben Kaufman Stepping Down To Focus On Camp

Nudge Rewards: $9.3 Million Raised To Drive Innovation In Employee Experience Management

Cinq Music: $40 Million Raised For Technology-Driven Music Distribution Platform

Great Point Partners Closes $306 Million For GPP III Growth Buy-Out Fund

Brick & Mortar: This Venture Firm Founded By Darren Bechtel Has Closed A $97.2 Million Fund

Clumio: $51 Million Raised To Build On Its Authentic SaaS For Enterprise Backup

Quick Base Is Acquiring Cloud-Based Integration And Automation Platform Cloudpipes

Vivo Capital Raises $1.3 Billion For Ninth Fund

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Buying Cavion For $312.5 Million: Details About The Deal

Swell Partners Raises $3.3 Million To Invest In Early-Stage Companies

India-Based Robotics Company Miko Secures $7.5 Million

Online Boat Rental Marketplace Boatsetter Raises $10 Million

Why Accenture Is Acquiring Australia-Based Analytics8

Two Chairs: $21 Million Raised For Building Out Its Client-Therapist Matching System

Google Relaunches Mobile Learning App Socratic Following Last Year’s Acquisition

Genstar Capital Is Investing In insightsoftware

Accel-KKR Sells Majority Stake In JAGGAER To Cinven

SmileDirectClub Has Filed An S-1 For An IPO

Ian Chiang Joins Flare Capital As A Principal

Rimeto: This Impressive Company Is Building People-Centric Tools For The Enterprise

Why Syndigo Acquired eCommerce Optimization Provider SellPoints

Banking Platform Built For Freelancers Joust Labs Secures $2.6 Million

Memory Augmentation Company Polarity Raises $8.1 Million

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