The growing adoption of cannabis as a pharmaceutical product for treating severe medical conditions has led to explosion of new cannabis related startups. The legalization of medicinal marijuana and decriminalization in some states in the U.S. and other countries around […]
Security researchers reported yesterday that over 2,000 WordPress sites have been hit by malicious redirects attack as part of a new campaign that redirects visitors to scam websites. The exploit was first discovered on Tuesday by security researchers at Sucuri Inc. The […]
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Popular mobile video app TikTok said on Friday it has hired attorney Erich Andersen from Microsoft to serve as the company’s global general counsel, reporting to president Alex Zhu. Andersen was most recently Microsoft’s chief intellectual […]
Solar panels are everywhere. Unless you are a solar panel installer, most people don’t really think about what it takes to mount solar panels on the rooftops. Solar racking system (also called photovoltaic mounting system), is used to safely fix solar […]
Vivi, an Australia EdTech startup transforming classroom engagement, announced it has closed a funding round with New York-based investment group, Riverside Acceleration Capital (RAC). The total amount of the funding was not disclosed. The funding will help fast-track Vivi’s expansion […]
What are startups looking for in potential staff? Learn why you should want to work for a startup and what they seek in candidates right here. So, you’re thinking about working for a startup? Trading in your secure corporate role […]
Deere & Company today announced the list of tech startup companies that will be part of the 2020 cohort of the Startup Collaborator program in its Intelligent Solutions Group. This program was launched last year to enhance and deepen collaborative relationships […]
Wilbur Labs, a San Francisco-based startup studio, today announced a six-figure sponsorship of the Xoogler.co community, which includes more than 7,000 current and ex-Google employees working together to help each other in the startup ecosystem. The community stretches across the […]
23andMe, a personal genomics and biotechnology startup, is laying off about 100 people or 14 percent of its staff, on Thursday, in the wake of declining sales. CEO Anne Wojcicki was caught off guard by the slowdown in consumer DNA tests. According […]
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said Thursday that the Wall Street investment bank will only finance initial public offerings (IPOs) for companies that have at least one nonwhite male board member. Solomon made the remark during a Thursday interview with […]
Bengaluru-based Bounce (formerly known as Metro Bikes), a dockless bike rental startup, has closed $105 million late stage funding to focus on deeper EV integration and a platform play, and to make a push towards profitability. The round was led […]
REDAVIA, a sustainable energy startup that offers solar power for businesses in West and East Africa, today launched its modular solar carport product, the REDAVIA Fast Track Solar 40 Carport (FTS-40CP), with a first installation at SGS, a global leader […]
Although venture capitalists poured near record amounts of money into tech companies in 2019, it’s become increasingly challenging for early stage companies to raise seed investment from VCs: according to research from Crunchbase, since 2014, there has been a steady decline […]
Good morning! Below are the top tech startups news for today, Thursday, January 23, 2020. Apple announces a new incentive program to let gym-goers earn benefits for working out with Apple Watch. Apple today announced its new “Apple Watch Connected” gym initiative, a […]
Hivebrite, a tech startup and a provider of a community management platform that helps clients build brand engagement and opportunities, has closed $20 million in Series A funding led by Insight Partners. Hivebrite plans to use the new funding proceeds to accelerate […]
CloudKnox Security, a tech startup and a provider of identity authorization for hybrid and multi-cloud environments, today announced that it closed $12 million in a new round of funding to further accelerate the company’s product and go-to-market plans. The round, which was […]
Flowspace, the leading warehousing and fulfillment technology platform, today announced Jerry Kingkade as the company’s first chief revenue officer. It’s been a year of expansion for Flowspace, as the company raised Series A financing, grew from 20 to 50 employees, […]
Traditional email clients, such as Gmail and Outlook, were designed for consumers and individuals, not for teams or businesses. By rethinking the inbox from the work context, Front gives teammates access to relevant content, enables productive transparency, and allows brands […]
Finance teams in many organization are playing an increasingly important role in operational business planning. Already trusted to accurately report financial results and drive financial planning, many organizations are now tasking the CFO and finance teams with more responsibility, including […]
Canapi Ventures, a Wilmington-based venture capital firm investing in early to growth-stage fintech companies, announced the launch of its inaugural $545 million fintech venture funds to support innovation in financial services. The funds, which are centered around early to growth-stage financial […]