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FinTech startup Paysend hits crowdfunding campaign goal of $5.33 million in less than 72 hours

Nickie Louise Posted On June 10, 2019

Paysend, a financial technology platform startup that solves the universal problem to securely enable any bank card (Visa or MasterCard) to send and receive money worldwide, has raised $5.33 million (of £4.2 million) in its first crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs.com. The campaign […]

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MX3 Diagnostics launches out of stealth to announce the world’s first portable, reliable saliva-based hydration testing system

Nickie Louise Posted On June 10, 2019

MX3 Diagnostics Inc. (MX3), a tech startup that has developed the world’s first real-time saliva-based hydration test, is emerging from stealth mode to disrupt the multibillion dollar health monitoring device market. The fast growing diagnostics market is expected to reach $27 […]

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Biotech startup Artizan Biosciences closes Series A funding to restore lives disrupted by inflammatory disease through innovation and advancement of microbiota-targeted therapies

Nickie Louise Posted On June 10, 2019

Artizan Biosciences, a biotech startup focused on addressing inflammatory diseases involving the human intestinal microbiota, has completed Series A funding, bringing total raised to date to $12MM to support proprietary platform that enables identification of disease-driving bacteria and development of […]

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NASA is now accepting applications from members of the public to submit their names to fly aboard next Mars Rover

Nickie Louise Posted On June 7, 2019

Although it will be years before the first humans set foot on Mars, NASA is giving the public an opportunity to send their names — stenciled on chips — to the Red Planet with NASA’s Mars 2020 rover, which represents […]

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Top tech startup news for today, Friday, June 7, 2019

Nickie Louise Posted On June 7, 2019

Good morning! Below are some of the top tech startup news for today, Friday, June 7, 2019. Cisco is acquiring France-based industrial IoT technology Sentryo. Cisco announced today its acquiring Sentryo, a French startup that provides device visibility and security solutions […]

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AI recruiter startup AllyO lands $45 million Series B funding in largest AI recruiting round ever

Nickie Louise Posted On June 7, 2019

AllyO, an end-to-end AI recruiter with automated and conversational engagement via texting, has secured $45 million Series B funding in largest AI recruiting round ever. The round was backed by new investors Sapphire Ventures and Scale Venture Partners join the […]

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Edtech startup ReUp Education secures $6 million to help colleges re-enroll students

Nickie Louise Posted On June 7, 2019

Each year, millions of students drop-out of college or university – some 37 million Americans in the last two decades. The reasons students drop out are multi-dimensional, with the primary barriers to completion being financial, work, family obligations, health-related issues, […]

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Google to launch its Stadia game streaming service in November; to cost $9.99 a month for the pro edition

Nickie Louise Posted On June 6, 2019

Three months ago, we wrote about Google’s Stadia, when the search giant unveiled its new game streaming platform that lets users play high-end games without consoles such as Nintendo’s Switch or Sony’s PlayStation. Today, Google has Google has shared more details, […]

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Fintech startup Step raises $22.5 million Series A led by Stripe to disrupt banking for teens

Nickie Louise Posted On June 6, 2019

Step, a fintech startup built for families and teens, has closed $22.5 Million in Series A funding for its all-in-one banking solution that integrates certain key features and benefits of checking, savings, credit and debit cards into one easy-to-use no […]

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Top tech startup news for today, Thursday, June 6, 2019

Nickie Louise Posted On June 6, 2019

Good morning! Below are some of the top tech startup news for today, Thursday, June 6, 2019. Apple is reportedly looking to buy robotaxi start-up Drive.ai. Apple is reportedly in talk to buy acquired a new and struggling autonomous vehicle startup, […]

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Google buys big data analytics startup Looker for $2.6 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On June 6, 2019

Alphabet Inc’s Google announced on Thursday it’s buying Looker, a business intelligence software and big data analytics platform startup, for $2.6-billion in cash. Looker helps organizations explore, analyze and share real-time business analytics easily. The acquisition of Looker is expected to be […]

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Urbantech accelerator URBAN-X launches sixth startup cohort

Nickie Louise Posted On June 6, 2019

URBAN-X, a leading accelerator for startups reimagining city life, today announced its sixth cohort of companies. URBAN-X is part of the Innovation and Brand Strategy practice at MINI and partners with venture firm, Urban.Us. The seven startups were selected from […]

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Agritech startup Hart Dairy closes $10 million seed round to produce 100% free-range, grass-fed dairy in America

Nickie Louise Posted On June 6, 2019

Hart Dairy, the largest single-source producer of 100% free-range, grass-fed milk in America, has closed a $10 million seed round to accelerate the long-term growth of the company. The funding round was led by Sydney-based Alium Capital to enable Hart […]

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Data warehouse startup Yellowbrick Data raises $81 million in Series C funding

Nickie Louise Posted On June 6, 2019

Yellowbrick Data, an enterprise data warehouse startup that empowers companies to make faster decisions with all of their datam, has secured $81 million in Series C funding to meet the global demand for the Yellowbrick Data Warehouse within the enterprise analytics […]

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Spiro.AI closes $2.5 million additional seed funding to accelerate growth and invest in its innovative AI and natural language processing technology

Nickie Louise Posted On June 5, 2019

Spiro, an artificial intelligence startup and a provider of proactive relationship management platform startup, has raised an additional $2.5 million in seed funding. The additional funding, which brings the total seed funding to $7.5m., will be used scale more rapidly and […]

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Apple is shutting down iTunes

Nickie Louise Posted On June 5, 2019

Dearly beloved, It’s with a sad heart that we announce the death of our good friend, iTunes, who passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019. At the time of its passing, iTunes was surrounded by loved ones, family and friends […]

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Top tech startup news for today, Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Nickie Louise Posted On June 5, 2019

Good morning! Below are some of the top tech startup news for today, Wednesday, June 5, 2019. SentinelOne raises $120 million in Series D funding to accelerate its business growth and deliver product enhancements. SentinelOne, a Mountain View, Calif.-based autonomous endpoint […]

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Enterprise data collection startup FormAssembly bags $10 million Series A funding to enable businesses to securely collect and process data

Nickie Louise Posted On June 5, 2019

FormAssembly, a bootstrapped startup that provides a web-based surveying platform to help businesses create web forms and collect data, has secured $10 million in Series A funding to accelerate its mission to enable businesses to collect and process data securely and responsibly. […]

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Fintech and mobile startup CellPoint Mobile receives $14 million investment for global expansion and product innovation

Nickie Louise Posted On June 5, 2019

CellPoint Mobile, a provider of digital commerce and payment solutions for airlines and travel companies across the globe, has received additional $14 million (a £11 million) in equity financing round for global expansion and product innovation. The round, which was backed […]

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Cloud data warehouse startup Matillion lands $35 million Series C led by Battery Ventures to fuel continued rapid expansion and accelerate growth

Nickie Louise Posted On June 4, 2019

Matillion, a startup that provides data transformation for cloud data warehouses, has secured $35 million in Series C funding to deliver accelerated growth, and extend the capabilities of its flagship product line. The round was led by Battery Ventures and returning investors […]

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