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Gizmodo Media Group acquired by private equity firm Great Hill Partners

Nickie Louise Posted On April 8, 2019

Private equity firm Great Hill Partners has acquired Gizmodo Media Group, the owner of the popular gadget website Gizmodo.com, from Univision. The total amount of the deal was not disclosed. However, according to a report from WSJ, citing person familiar with […]

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Top startup news for today, Monday, April 8, 2019

Nickie Louise Posted On April 8, 2019

Good morning! Below are some of the top tech startup news stories for today, Monday, April 8. Facebook is looking to build ambitious underwater cable ring around Africa. Facebook had a rough week with bad news about data breaches and many […]

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Simudyne closes $6 million funding to help organisations make best decisions using computational simulation and AI

Nickie Louise Posted On April 8, 2019

Simudyne, a London-based simulation technology startup, has closed a $6 million Series A round to accelerate its engagement with the financial services sector and continue to invest in world-class talent. Backers for the new funding round includes Graphene Ventures, an early investor […]

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Fleetsmith secures $30 million Series B to grow its cloud-based Apple device management platform and expand globally

Nickie Louise Posted On April 8, 2019

Fleetsmith, a cloud-based Apple device management platform that helps to automate device setup, intelligence, patching, and security for your company’s Macs, iPhones, iPads, and Apple TVs, announced today it has raised $30 million in Series B funding to further develop its device […]

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Fitness startup Tonal secures $45 million Series C to disrupt the connected-fitness market

Nickie Louise Posted On April 5, 2019

Tonal, a tech startup that uses intelligent technology, expert coaching, and personalized guidance to help members stay in shape, has raised $45 million Series C fundraising round to further invest in its supply chain, distribution, and AI talent as well as […]

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Top startup news for today, Thursday, April 4, 2019

Nickie Louise Posted On April 4, 2019

Below are some of the top tech startup news stories for today, Thursday, April 4. Tesla vehicle sales dropped 31% in first quarter. With many negative comments about the Tesla Model 3 buyers, Tesla on Wednesday reported a massive drop in auto […]

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Plug and Play selects 150 startups for their Summer 2019 accelerator batches

Nickie Louise Posted On April 4, 2019

We’ve written several articles about Plug and Play, a Silicon Valley-based global innovation platform that connects startups to corporations, and invest in over 100 companies every year. Today, Plug and Play announced today the 150 startups participating in their Summer 2019 accelerator […]

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Why Aren’t Women-Led Startups Getting More Funding?

Nickie Louise Posted On April 4, 2019

I was watching a rerun of CNBC’s “The Profit” the other day. For our audience outside the United States, The Profit is a business show where businessman Marcus Lemonis lends his expertise to struggling businesses and startups in various industries across […]

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SPROCKIT raises over $1 billion in funding, unveils final selection of startups at the 2019 NAB Show

Nickie Louise Posted On April 4, 2019

SPROCKIT, the global marketplace that connects the world’s top market-proven emerging companies in media, entertainment and technology, today announced its companies have collectively raised more than $1 billion, including $500 million after joining SPROCKIT. The milestone was reached at the heels […]

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Over 540 million facebook user records exposed on public server

Nickie Louise Posted On April 3, 2019

Are you a Facebook user? If yes, this may be the time to delete your Facebook account before your personal data is compromised. In latest illustration that Facebook cannot be trusted with users’ data, security researchers have discovered 540 millions […]

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Top startup news for today, Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Nickie Louise Posted On April 3, 2019

Good morning! Below are some of the top technology startup news stories for today, Wednesday, April 3. Major cryptocurrencies are soaring rising as bitcoin price rises above $5,000. Major cryptocurrencies are soaring on Wednesday after bitcoin made its first big jump […]

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Perch raises $220 million to accelerate expansion and transform the consumer home-buying experience

Nickie Louise Posted On April 3, 2019

For the average American, the home purchase and sale process takes months, creates anxiety and is filled with uncertainty and hassle. Enter Perch, the marketplace for home buying and selling startup that offers a modern alternative, making one of life’s […]

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Perion acquired Ukraine-based AI marketing startup Captain Growth for about $3.75 million

Nickie Louise Posted On April 3, 2019

Israel-based adtech company Perion Network has acquired Kyiv, Ukraine-based marketing startup Septa Communications LLC, better known as Captain Growth for about $3.75 million, pending several milestones to be achieved within a two-year period. The acquisition will bolster Perion’s Undertone, a […]

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Pixeom raises $15 million from Intel Capital and National Grid Partners for its software-defined edge computing platform

Nickie Louise Posted On April 3, 2019

Pixeom, a software-defined edge computing platform startup that is redefining how enterprises manage hybrid cloud resources, announced it has raised $15 million funding to enable the company to continue scaling and deliver its end-to-end edge computing enterprise software platform, which recreates […]

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Top startup news for today, Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Nickie Louise Posted On April 2, 2019

Below are some of the top technology startup news stories for today, Tuesday, April 2. Hackers use little stickers to trick Tesla Autopilot into the oncoming traffic in wrong lane. Chinese hackers have found a way to fool and send […]

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Sqreen, a startup founded by Apple security veterans, raises $14 million series A round to protect companies using its ASM platform

Nickie Louise Posted On April 2, 2019

According to technology research firm Forrester, application security spend will double over the next five years at a 16.4% compound annual growth rate, reaching $7.1 billion in annual spend by 2023. Sqreen is a pioneer of Application Security Management (ASM). It […]

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Intel Capital invests $117 million in 14 disruptive technology startups

Nickie Louise Posted On April 1, 2019

Intel Capital, a division of Intel Corporation, set up to manage corporate venture capital, global investment, mergers and acquisitions, today announced an investment totaling $117 million in 14 disruptive technology startups. The selected startup are creating powerful artificial intelligence (AI) platforms; […]

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NASA wants to pay you $19,000 to stay in bed for 2 months

Nickie Louise Posted On April 1, 2019

Are you interested in earning $18,522 in just two months? If you hate waking up early in the morning, this 2-month gig from US The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) might be a perfect fit for you. NASA, in collaboration with […]

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UC Berkeley SkyDeck startup accelerator now accepting applications for 2019 Fall Cohort

Nickie Louise Posted On April 1, 2019

UC Berkeley SkyDeck, the premier startup accelerator of the University of California at Berkeley (UC Berkeley), is now accepting applications for their 2019 fall cohort. Startup teams from around the world are invited to apply to be part of the […]

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Top startup news for today, Monday, April 1, 2019

Nickie Louise Posted On April 1, 2019

Good morning! Here are some of the top technology startup news stories for today, Monday, April 1. Toast raises $250 million in funding for staffing and R&D. Toast, a Boston, MA-based restaurant management platform provider, raised $250m in Series E funding […]

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