From the event site: “LAUNCH Mobile & Wearables is an exclusive 150 attendee summit for leaders and innovators in the mobile space. For two days we’ll look at new products, emerging trends and user behavior, while exploring opportunities to collaborate on the biggest trend in computing since the internet and PCs.” Information here.
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Venture Alpha West
From the event site: “Venture Alpha returns to the West Coast for a 3rd year! In Venture Alpha’s short two year history, the editors of VCJ, Reuters and peHUB.com have brought together over 100 leading investors in venture, and gathered more than 400 attendees to hear some of the best content to be found in … Continue reading “Venture Alpha West”
New Relic FutureStack 13
From the registration site: “FutureStack is New Relic’s first-ever user conference. We’re bringing together leading developers,futurists and creatives, to build, break, and hack the future of software. We’ll be approaching the future from different angles: technical, cultural and societal. Come to FutureStack to explore distributed computing, examine the confluence between business and technology, and debate the power of technology on urban development, education and artistic expression.” Information and … Continue reading “New Relic FutureStack 13”
Oracle OpenWorld / Java One 2013
From the event writeup: Oracle OpenWorld is the most important educational conference for Oracle business and technology users and partners. This year’s event is your chance to hear, first-hand, Oracle’s strategy and roadmap from the experts who are engineering the products. JavaOne is the world’s most comprehensive and furthest-reaching conference for Java developers. The conference brings together … Continue reading “Oracle OpenWorld / Java One 2013”
FailCon 2013
From the event registration site: “FailCon has traveled around the world, visiting over a dozen countries since its inception in 2009. Now we’re back in our home city of San Francisco to teach new lessons, focus on the best stories of the year, and continue helping founders build the strongest product they can, through FAILURE! You … Continue reading “FailCon 2013”
Designers + Geeks: Hardware By Design 2
Designers + Geeks features talks from experts on design, technology, startups, and all manner of geekery. The September 19 features revives the organization’s “Hardware by Design” theme. From the event description: “Our first Hardware By Design event was awesome, so we’re bringing it back – this time in the heart of the Mission. Hardware production has … Continue reading “Designers + Geeks: Hardware By Design 2”
Designers + Geeks: The Real Me
Designers + Geeks features talks from experts on design, technology, startups, and all manner of geekery. The August 22 session features, Aarron Walter, Director of User Experience at MailChimp, giving a talk on “The Real Me.” From the event writeup: “While some companies use their brand as an opaque facade to hide questionable practices, others are opening … Continue reading “Designers + Geeks: The Real Me”
LOGIN Conference 2013
From the event description: “LOGIN is the conference for developers and professionals, executives, venture capitalists, designers in the mobile game & development (iphone/ipad/android), MMOgames and development, online and social game development, E-sports, Xbox Live and PlayStation Network development, and digital distribution. This annual conference brings together a mix of industry leaders to discuss, collaborate, and … Continue reading “LOGIN Conference 2013”
Pitch San Francisco ’13
Hear pitches from 100 startups. From the event site: “Join everyone in the tech and Startup community on Sept. 19th at AT&T Park – home of the SF Giants. Mingle with entrepreneurs, investors, bloggers and get demos from the latest upcoming Startups! Startups from Pitch ’11 went on to raise $159 million in funding – so … Continue reading “Pitch San Francisco ’13”
TwilioCon
From the event site: “Twiliocon is 3 days of inspiration and technical sessions with Twilio engineers and the brightest minds in web and mobile technology on the future of communication services. Sessions will cover business challenges to technical thought leadership to live coding, so prepare to walk away with new tools in your tool belt. Get … Continue reading “TwilioCon”
In-Car Apps
The Autotech Council presents a half-day forum on the convergence of mobile and automotive technology. From the event description: “Consumer demand for applications is both a threat and an opportunity for car makers. By providing a better in-car app experience, OEMs can satisfy much of that consumer demand, while providing excellent car-specific applications, which take … Continue reading “In-Car Apps”
BayBio Pantheon 2013 Ceremony—Presenting DiNA Awards
“Each year BayBio recognizes achievement and honors excellence in the life sciences industry in Northern California, as it brings together Northern California’s life sciences industry leaders. The Pantheon Awards Ceremony is a celebration of the contributions and achievements of the Bay Area, a moment to pause and reflect on the industry’s legacy over three decades.” … Continue reading “BayBio Pantheon 2013 Ceremony—Presenting DiNA Awards”
Learning Lunch: Health Care Reform and Your Business
The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce hosts a BYO lunch educational event on healthcare reform. From the event description: “Understanding the impact of Healthcare Reform on your business in 2013. Candace Morton and Jen Kokko, business performance advisors with Insperity will give an overview of healthcare reform, its impact on business owners, critical considerations and decisions for 2013, … Continue reading “Learning Lunch: Health Care Reform and Your Business”
SF New Tech
Once or twice a month, SF New Tech founder, producer, and host Myles Weissleder offers “a platform for young startups and established companies alike, to show off what they’ve been working on in front of a room full of people who actually care.” Coming August 21: presentations by Steve Wishman, Senior Presentation Designer, Prezi; Jennifer Neeley, Digital Strategist, … Continue reading “SF New Tech”
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Regional Innovation Conference
From the event notice: “This conference brings together small businesses, angel investors, venture capitalists, strategic partners, and business leaders from the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. It will feature presentations by top NHLBI SBIR- funded companies with innovative technologies on the brink of commercialization, an expert panel of investors, and opportunities for partnering and networking. Information … Continue reading “National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Regional Innovation Conference”
Gates Foundation Lures Biotech VC to Work on Global Health Startups
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has people with big Rolodexes that extend into high levels of government, philanthropy, public health, and Big Pharma. Now the organization has hired someone to open doors to biotech entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. Bob More, a former partner with Frazier Healthcare Ventures and Domain Associates, recently joined the Gates … Continue reading “Gates Foundation Lures Biotech VC to Work on Global Health Startups”
Proteins of Tomorrow? Soy, Peas, Crickets, and Mealworms
More than half of the protein in the American diet comes from meat. So where do the animals we dine upon get their protein? Mostly, they make it from corn and grasses—but they’re not very good at it. A cow needs 20,000 kilocalories of corn to make just 2,000 kilocalories of beef. It would short-circuit … Continue reading “Proteins of Tomorrow? Soy, Peas, Crickets, and Mealworms”
Looker Data Sciences Garners $16,000,000 Series A Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=a9d0a843-ff1c-4358-85b9-549fee5fa678 Date 8/13/2013 Company Name Looker Data Sciences Mailing Address Undisclosed Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Company Description Established in 2011, Looker is an inventive software company that focuses on the intersection of economics and engineering—helping customers use data to achieve success. A newcomer to the Business Intelligence (BI) industry, we believe that … Continue reading “Looker Data Sciences Garners $16,000,000 Series A Financing Round”
MyFitnessPal Lands $18,000,000 Series A Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=3eb2f8e9-ed40-4e03-b785-65fa3de7ca7e Date 8/13/2013 Company Name MyFitnessPal Mailing Address 333 Bryant Street San Francisco, CA 94107 Company Description MyFitnessPal has helped more than 40 million people achieve and maintain a healthier and happier lifestyle. With a database of more than 3 million foods and hundreds of exercises, top fitness technology partners and community … Continue reading “MyFitnessPal Lands $18,000,000 Series A Funding Round”
CloudPhysics Secures $10,000,000 Series B Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=64a914ad-f9ed-4fe3-97d3-920c6893eef5 Date 8/13/2013 Company Name CloudPhysics Mailing Address 201 San Antonio Circle Mountain View, CA 94040 Company Description The CloudPhysics platform exists to help you make the best decisions in the face of continual change. We make the invisible visible—revealing structure and relationships in your datacenter that are hard to surface. Website … Continue reading “CloudPhysics Secures $10,000,000 Series B Financing”
Tradescape Lands $5,782,215 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=d13fae9d-b9ce-4705-b6be-1e7f77a3f676 Date 8/13/2013 Company Name Tradescape Mailing Address 520 S. El Camino Real San Mateo, CA 94402 Company Description Tradescape is developing infrastructure technology to enable efficient digital marketplaces. Website http://www.tradescape.biz Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $5,782,215 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes were not disclosed. SEC regulatory filing. Not … Continue reading “Tradescape Lands $5,782,215 New Funding Round”
Tradescape Lands $42,822,150 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=2490c9a9-2851-46eb-9a01-81c938986bf8 Date 8/13/2013 Company Name Tradescape Mailing Address 520 S. El Camino Real San Mateo, CA 94402 Company Description Tradescape is developing infrastructure technology to enable efficient digital marketplaces. Website http://www.tradescape.biz Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $42,822,150 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes were not disclosed. SEC regulatory filing. Not … Continue reading “Tradescape Lands $42,822,150 New Round”
Neato Robotics Secures $14,100,210 Series A Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=02103e1c-1191-4ee4-b058-a2394bc8f17c Date 8/13/2013 Company Name Neato Robotics Mailing Address 8100 Jarvis Avenue Newark, CA 94560 Company Description Neato Robotics was founded on the idea that it’s possible to create robots that are smart enough to perform household chores as intelligently as a human would. Our engineers and scientists dream big and innovate … Continue reading “Neato Robotics Secures $14,100,210 Series A Funding Round”
Sosh Lands $10,100,000 Series B Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=323faf23-9373-40a0-ae0d-f9780a2c7f09 Date 8/13/2013 Company Name Sosh Mailing Address 330 Townsend St. San Francisco, CA 94107 Company Description The company is developing an online service that enables users to more easily discover and share memorable activities and events. Website http://www.sosh.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $10,100,000 Transaction Round Series B Proceeds Purposes … Continue reading “Sosh Lands $10,100,000 Series B Round”
Cleantech Startup AutoGrid Tracks the Peaks of Austin’s Energy Use
Big Data has come to thermostats in Austin. Austin Energy, along with Palo Alto, CA-based AutoGrid, is analyzing when and how much electricity is used by the city’s homes, businesses, and industrial users in order to make the power grid more efficient. “We are crunching all the data and how we can drive efficiently throughout … Continue reading “Cleantech Startup AutoGrid Tracks the Peaks of Austin’s Energy Use”
Six Reasons Why Giving Scientists Big Bonuses Won’t Fix Pharma R&D
Scientists in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry are an underappreciated bunch. They make decent salaries, but nowhere near the big bucks that go to their bosses. Even when an industry scientist discovers a new drug that helps people and makes billions, he or she almost never gets publicly recognized. They live mostly anonymous middle class … Continue reading “Six Reasons Why Giving Scientists Big Bonuses Won’t Fix Pharma R&D”
PhoRent Secures $250,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=84e5bdd8-9550-4866-bd42-1e1578649ab7 Date 8/12/2013 Company Name PhoRent Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94105 Company Description PhoRent.com is a Peer to Peer rental community where you can list any item you own “Pho Rent” and search items “To” rent by private party, business or both. A platform that brings together individuals who want … Continue reading “PhoRent Secures $250,000 New Financing Round”
InsideView Secures $19,000,000 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=e680ab40-3e77-4367-9f46-20695762d010 Date 8/12/2013 Company Name InsideView Mailing Address 444 De Haro Street San Francisco, CA 94107 Company Description InsideView was co-founded in 2005 by Umberto Milletti and Richard Horn to address key shortcomings in traditional sales processes. The two founders assembled a team combining outstanding technical, business, sales and marketing expertise. Together, … Continue reading “InsideView Secures $19,000,000 New Funding Round”
TrueAnthem Receives $2,605,104 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b9f6eb67-d6dc-4cf5-ad2a-631c0a69d06c Date 8/12/2013 Company Name TrueAnthem Mailing Address PO Box 330536 San Francisco, CA 94133 Company Description Use our platform to amplify the social influence that exists in your content and audiences. Website http://www.trueanthem.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $2,605,104 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes were not disclosed. SEC … Continue reading “TrueAnthem Receives $2,605,104 New Round”
Directly Secures $1,750,000 Seed Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=99536807-f917-4cbf-a3b9-c2fc64275236 Date 8/12/2013 Company Name Directly Mailing Address 333 Bryant St. San Francisco, CA 94107 Company Description Directly makes it easy to get fast, personal attention from experts who know the company you’re dealing with inside and out. Our community of experts work independently in their own free time. They earn rewards … Continue reading “Directly Secures $1,750,000 Seed Round”
Proofpoint Acquires Armorize Technologies for $25,000,000
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=24d48e14-849c-40b2-917a-291c9bda4f47 Date 8/12/2013 Company Name Armorize Technologies Mailing Address 5201 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 Company Description Armorize Technologies delivers end-to-end security solutions safeguarding enterprises from hackers seeking to exploit vulnerable Web applications. The Armorize Appsec Suite builds on the WAVES and WebSSARI projects which garnered best paper nominations at … Continue reading “Proofpoint Acquires Armorize Technologies for $25,000,000”
Appurify Acquires Cisimple for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=71f826e3-c473-423a-b5e9-9593ea009ae2 Date 8/12/2013 Company Name Cisimple Mailing Address 660 4th Street San Francisco, CA 94107 Company Description We’re a home grown, grass fed, fully-organic start up located in the granola loving heart of it all, San Francisco. Our team is passionate about technology, specifically mobile, and while our product lives on the … Continue reading “Appurify Acquires Cisimple for Undisclosed Sum”
The Geek Doesn’t Always Get the Girl: A Novelist on Hacking Romance
In today’s Silicon Valley, the hacker wunderkinds are ascendant. Boy-kings are running billion-member social networks, founding massive new venture capital firms, building incubators that churn out hundreds of new startups every year, and even fighting poverty and disease by drilling for water in Ethiopia. Materially, at least, their revenge on whatever high-school cliques once excluded … Continue reading “The Geek Doesn’t Always Get the Girl: A Novelist on Hacking Romance”
In Memoriam: Duane Roth Was a Driving Force in Our Innovation Economy
Duane Roth was a very special person to me and to the San Diego life sciences community. After he took over as the CEO of Connect at the end of 2004, he took on a larger role for the entire technology community—or as Duane would call it, the “Innovation Economy.” For Duane, San Diego has … Continue reading “In Memoriam: Duane Roth Was a Driving Force in Our Innovation Economy”
Glow Lands $6,000,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=2ffcc5d0-6186-49a9-b5b4-1eb67c3fd7cb Date 8/9/2013 Company Name Glow Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94101 Company Description Glow is an ambitious enterprise where for the first time ever, our emerging ability to crunch and analyze vast quantities of data will be specifically used to help get you pregnant. Website http://www.glowing.com Transaction Type Venture Equity … Continue reading “Glow Lands $6,000,000 New Round”
XLumena Receives $1,200,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=e2ac8595-963e-4e36-9f98-32652b8c4fa0 Date 8/9/2013 Company Name XLumena Mailing Address 453 Ravendale Drive Mountain View, CA 94043 Company Description Xlumena is the leader in the developments of image-guided therapeutic endoscopy products specializing in advanced implants and devices that address multiple markets. Collaborating with top physicians in the field, Xlumena focuses on technology that advances … Continue reading “XLumena Receives $1,200,000 New Round”
Hazelcast Lands $2,584,998 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=ad98f0e5-7cfc-4069-bcaa-62f6b5d8d510 Date 8/9/2013 Company Name Hazelcast Mailing Address 575 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA 94301 Company Description Hazelcast is headquarted in Palo Alto, CA with R&D office in Istanbul, Turkey. Our focus is on developing the best open source clustering and highly scalable data distribution platform on the market. Website http://www.hazelcast.com Transaction … Continue reading “Hazelcast Lands $2,584,998 New Financing”
Omniox Garners $3,043,754 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=20f4c13c-36f0-4dbd-a386-68622a806635 Date 8/9/2013 Company Name Omniox Mailing Address 1700 4th Street San Francisco, CA 94158 Company Description Omniox is a biotechnology company commercializing a revolutionary and proprietary technology for a broad range of clinical indications in cancer, cardiovascular disease, and trauma. Website http://www.omnioxinc.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $3,043,754 Transaction Round … Continue reading “Omniox Garners $3,043,754 New Financing Round”
Spotsetter Receives $1,300,000 Seed Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=5907c976-e15d-4250-8a47-6f981141291b Date 8/9/2013 Company Name Spotsetter Mailing Address 645 Harrison St. San Francisco, CA 94107 Company Description Spotsetter is a social search engine tackling a big data problem in the online to offline space.“Where to go” is socially relevant and we help answer that through the vast amount of content your friends … Continue reading “Spotsetter Receives $1,300,000 Seed Funding Round”
Verbling Garners $400,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=6db96374-9f90-43d1-90b9-28c93d43503f Date 8/9/2013 Company Name Verbling Mailing Address 575 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA 94301 Company Description Verbling is the instant way to practice and learn a language. Website http://www.verbling.com Transaction Type Crowdfunder, Venture Equity Transaction Amount $400,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes were not disclosed. Not a solicitation. Please … Continue reading “Verbling Garners $400,000 New Funding”
Verbling Obtains $400,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=6db96374-9f90-43d1-90b9-28c93d43503f Date 8/9/2013 Company Name Verbling Mailing Address 575 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA 94301 Company Description Verbling is the instant way to practice and learn a language. Website http://www.verbling.com Transaction Type Crowdfunder, Venture Equity Transaction Amount $400,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes were not disclosed. Not a solicitation. Please … Continue reading “Verbling Obtains $400,000 New Financing Round”
BayBio Life Science Pub Night
Join your friends and colleagues at BayBio’s Life Science Pub Night. First drink free with your bioscience business card!
Jacob Lew on the State of the U.S. Economy
At this Commonwealth Club event, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew will discuss the state of the U.S. economy and the Obama administration’s focus on accelerating growth, increasing job creation and strengthening the middle class. Previously, Lew served as White House chief of staff to President Obama and director of the Office of Management and … Continue reading “Jacob Lew on the State of the U.S. Economy”
Intuit Acquires Tax Planning Startup GoodApril Before Techstars Demo
GoodApril, we hardly knew you. The founders of the Techstars startup announced Thursday that Intuit has bought their company for an undisclosed price. GoodApril makes tax-planning software intended to help users reduce their annual tax bill, so the company seems like a logical fit with Intuit (NASDAQ: [[ticker:INTU]]), which makes the TurboTax tax preparation and … Continue reading “Intuit Acquires Tax Planning Startup GoodApril Before Techstars Demo”
Saturday Event is Culmination of Niantic Labs’ Fascination with Detroit
John Hanke used to run Keyhole, the company whose 3D map browser became Google Earth, and then he led Google’s Geo team, refining location-based products for the tech giant. Then, a few years ago, Hanke went to Google founder Larry Page and told him he was thinking of leaving the company to work on a … Continue reading “Saturday Event is Culmination of Niantic Labs’ Fascination with Detroit”
Understanding Open Science
The dream of getting to cures, faster, is one shared by many. But every new instrument we’ve invented to examine the human body has shown us only more complexity and interconnection. The failure of all of our new technologies to translate rapidly into drugs has demonstrated that we’re the folks in the parking lot looking under the lamppost … Continue reading “Understanding Open Science”
Carmenta Bioscience Receives $2,000,000 Seed Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=8c4ec938-9bcd-4571-a488-4cf472cc0174 Date 8/8/2013 Company Name Carmenta Bioscience Mailing Address 4240 Wilkie Way Palo Alto, CA 94306 Company Description Carmenta Bioscience, Inc., is a privately held medical technology company dedicated to improving maternal and fetal health. Spun-out of Stanford University School of Medicine in 2012, Carmenta Bioscience is currently developing a highly accurate, … Continue reading “Carmenta Bioscience Receives $2,000,000 Seed Financing Round”
WillCall Lands $1,200,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=5564f38b-3f65-4f35-9cf7-8ebf80bb7d26 Date 8/8/2013 Company Name WillCall Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94103 Company Description willcall.com is powered by SmartName to bring you targeted search terms designed specifically to enhance the users overall online search experience. willcall.com displays the top advertisers for and more. We’ve taken the confusion out of searching online, … Continue reading “WillCall Lands $1,200,000 New Financing Round”
Sensor Tower Obtains $1,000,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=017746d2-e0a6-4c2f-a746-b032986ff3c4 Date 8/8/2013 Company Name Sensor Tower Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94101 Company Description Sensor Tower helps mobile companies acquire more users organically. Our tools help developers track their App’s search rankings within App Stores. We provide data on what keywords they should be using by giving them traffic and … Continue reading “Sensor Tower Obtains $1,000,000 New Round”
Soasta Secures $30,000,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=09e722eb-823e-47ab-8b87-bf5d0308b09f Date 8/8/2013 Company Name Soasta Mailing Address 444 Castro St. 4th Floor Mountain View, CA 94041 Company Description SOASTA is a leader in cloud and mobile testing. Its web and mobile test automation solution, CloudTest and TouchTest enables developers, QA professionals and IT operations teams to test with unprecedented speed, scale … Continue reading “Soasta Secures $30,000,000 New Funding”