Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=2481f516-c162-4ef2-aadd-f481b5772f5d&Preview=1 Date 10/19/2012 Company Name CompStak Mailing Address 204 West 88th Street New York, NY 10024 Company Description CompStak uses a crowd-sourced model to gather real estate information that is hard to come by, difficult to compile, or otherwise unavailable. CompStak’s wedge into the market is a platform for the exchange of … Continue reading “CompStak Lands $565,000 Seed Funding Round”
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Onswipe’s Jason Baptiste on Ramping Up & Reinventing Tech for Touchscreens
[Corrected, Oct. 19. See below] Talking to Jason Baptiste always reminds me of why tech entrepreneurs are in the game. And, perhaps more importantly, how they go about playing that game. Baptiste is the co-founder and CEO of Onswipe, the New York startup that’s trying to reinvent digital content on touchscreen devices for media publishers … Continue reading “Onswipe’s Jason Baptiste on Ramping Up & Reinventing Tech for Touchscreens”
Xconomist of the Week: Angel John Landry Says No to Consumer Apps, Couples
[Updated, October 18, 2012–see below] A few weeks ago, Xconomy posted a slide-show extravaganza called Top Angel Investors of New England that featured short profiles of 34 of the region’s leading individual investors. To help choose the candidates, we culled through editors’ knowledge banks, and surveyed entrepreneurs and investors alike. One name on nearly everyone’s … Continue reading “Xconomist of the Week: Angel John Landry Says No to Consumer Apps, Couples”
LocalVox Receives $7,400,000 Series A Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=6e65c654-5a47-4567-b6c3-96d02040f3e9&Preview=1 Date 10/18/2012 Company Name LocalVox Mailing Address 5 Hanover Square New York, NY 10005 Company Description LocalVox Is a local, social & mobile marketing platform that helps local businesses market themselves online, across a network of publishers, social media, search, mobile, email newsletters & even their own website – and is … Continue reading “LocalVox Receives $7,400,000 Series A Funding Round”
Netbiscuits Garners $27,000,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=aef4d759-d82d-4cc2-8663-b0f59485fff7&Preview=1 Date 10/18/2012 Company Name Netbiscuits Mailing Address 44 West 28th Street 8th Floor New York, NY 10001 Company Description Netbiscuits enables you to develop, publish and monetize cross-platform mobile sites and apps. Our world leading cloud software platform serves the mobile internet services for premium online, media and retail companies such … Continue reading “Netbiscuits Garners $27,000,000 New Round”
Cibiem Obtains $10,000,000 Series A Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=0c82a78c-9fcc-4d5c-92e9-b847b87f73d1&Preview=1 Date 10/18/2012 Company Name Cibiem Mailing Address 134 West 26th Street New York, NY 10001 Company Description Cibiem is a medical device company leveraging its proprietary, minimally invasive, catheter-based approach focused on Carotid Body Modulation (CBM) for the treatment of sympathetic nervous system-mediated diseases such as hypertension, heart failure, diabetes and … Continue reading “Cibiem Obtains $10,000,000 Series A Financing”
liveBooks Acquires Pinhole Press for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=3312b581-5a04-4481-8487-022ce5786a7d&Preview=1 Date 10/18/2012 Company Name Pinhole Press Mailing Address Undisclosed Albany, NY 12201 Company Description Pinhole Press is your online boutique for personalized, inspirational gifts. Our photo products are designed to inspire the gift giver, spread joy to the recipient and create an unforgettable moment. From photo books and holiday cards to … Continue reading “liveBooks Acquires Pinhole Press for Undisclosed Sum”
liveBooks Acquires Pinhole Pro for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b2307813-ab0c-437b-940f-3f30b8e23103&Preview=1 Date 10/18/2012 Company Name Pinhole Pro Mailing Address Undisclosed Albany, NY 12201 Company Description At Pinhole Pro, we’re a small team of developers, photographers, designers and paper experts inside of a family-owned company called Mohawk Fine Papers. Website http://www.pinholepro.com Transaction Type M&A Transaction Amount Undisclosed Transaction Round Proceeds Purposes M&A Terms … Continue reading “liveBooks Acquires Pinhole Pro for Undisclosed Sum”
Medical Device Company Cibiem Launches with $10 Million Series A
Cibiem said today that it has raised $10 million in a Series A round of financing led by life sciences venture investors SV Life Sciences and Third Rock Ventures. The New York company is developing minimally invasive medical devices for the treatment of conditions like hypertension, heart failure, diabetes, and renal failure. The firm launched out of … Continue reading “Medical Device Company Cibiem Launches with $10 Million Series A”
Deal Count Rises, But Third Quarter VC Funding Lags Behind ’11 Pace
Venture capital activity continued apace during the third quarter, with $7.5 billion invested in 835 deals nationwide—the highest deals tally since the dot-com era. But the overall funding total for 2012 is expected to decline from the $30.7 billion invested in 2011, according to a report today from New York financial data firm CB Insights. … Continue reading “Deal Count Rises, But Third Quarter VC Funding Lags Behind ’11 Pace”
Upworthy Receives $4,000,000 Seed Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=1b07e630-71d5-4f07-bea6-a407d8b01aec&Preview=1 Date 10/17/2012 Company Name Upworthy Mailing Address 230 W. 41st St Floor 15 New York, NY (646) 727-0354 Company Description Upworthy is social media with a mission: to make important stuff as viral as a video of some idiot surfing off his roof. Here’s a piece by The New York Times’ … Continue reading “Upworthy Receives $4,000,000 Seed Funding Round”
NewsCred Acquires DayLife for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=99cc48cc-400d-4910-8a89-30640baaf994&Preview=1 Date 10/17/2012 Company Name DayLife Mailing Address 444 Broadway Fifth Floor New York, NY 10013 Company Description With so much news and information available on the web, it’s time for a new way to discover the stories that matter to you. We gather stories of all shapes and sizes from countless … Continue reading “NewsCred Acquires DayLife for Undisclosed Sum”
Angel Investor Joanne Wilson Talks about Have to Have and the NY scene
It is hard to find a more New York savvy angel investor than Joanne Wilson. She has backed local startups such as DailyWorth, Nestio, and Lover.ly. Wilson also co-chairs the annual ITP Women Entrepreneurial Festival at New York University and blogs about women in technology and her other interests as Gotham Gal. One-year-old Have to … Continue reading “Angel Investor Joanne Wilson Talks about Have to Have and the NY scene”
NewsCred Receives $1,750,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=f9554315-0d75-4608-b2e9-d009dda14c47&Preview=1 Date 10/16/2012 Company Name NewsCred Mailing Address 27 W 24th Street New York, NY 10010 Company Description NewsCred is a New York based media company focused on creating a single platform for the world’s news. Website http://www.newscred.com Transaction Type Debt Transaction Amount $1,750,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes were … Continue reading “NewsCred Receives $1,750,000 New Round”
Future Cornell NYC Tech Campus Makes Space for Technology Companies
A new set of renderings issued Monday offer a more detailed glimpse of what is in the works for Cornell NYC Tech as the public review process begins for the plan to create this applied science and engineering school. The $2 billion campus to be built on Roosevelt Island—based on a plan by Cornell University … Continue reading “Future Cornell NYC Tech Campus Makes Space for Technology Companies”
Biotech Racking Up Successes Against Ultra-Orphan Diseases
There are two U.S. Food & Drug Administration hearings coming up this week that highlight the reasons why the biotech industry is increasingly focused on developing drugs for very rare diseases. Tomorrow, an advisory committee of independent experts will hear evidence about NPS Pharmaceutical’s (NASDAQ: [[ticker:NPSP]]) experimental drug for short bowel syndrome, a debilitating condition that … Continue reading “Biotech Racking Up Successes Against Ultra-Orphan Diseases”
Which VCs Are Poised to Cash In On the Biotech IPOs of 2012?
There’s a story going on in biotech venture capital, and it’s about a slow and painful death. Four years after the start of the Great Recession, and after a decade of too much promising and too little delivering, the majority of biotech VCs are struggling to stay afloat. Firms are shutting their doors, forcing partners … Continue reading “Which VCs Are Poised to Cash In On the Biotech IPOs of 2012?”
PLUM TV Lands $4,400,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=93383763-346e-4a14-8175-5dc38d934650&Preview=1 Date 10/15/2012 Company Name PLUM TV Mailing Address 419 Lafayette Street 7th Floor New York, NY 10003 Company Description PLUM (@plumtv) is a national multi-platform lifestyle television network reaching over 6 million households. PLUM curates the best of the good life with programs focusing on home and real estate, décor, food … Continue reading “PLUM TV Lands $4,400,000 New Funding”
Research Frontiers Garners $5,612,500 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=79ae8e41-a3f6-43b2-908e-cf6299f155f2&Preview=1 Date 10/15/2012 Company Name Research Frontiers Mailing Address 240 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797 Company Description Research Frontiers Incorporated (Nasdaq: REFR) is headquartered in Woodbury, New York (USA). As the developer and licensor of suspended particle device (SPD) light-control technology, Research Frontiers holds over 500 patents and patent applications worldwide … Continue reading “Research Frontiers Garners $5,612,500 New Financing Round”
A Night with IncubateNYC Entrepreneurs at Google’s NY Office
On Thursday night at Google’s New York offices in Chelsea, IncubateNYC co-founders Brian Shields and Marcus Mayo held a coming-out party for some of the entrepreneurs they work with. It has been quite the evolution for IncubateNYC, which is an independent program that Google lends some support to. What began as an effort to create … Continue reading “A Night with IncubateNYC Entrepreneurs at Google’s NY Office”
East Coast Life Sciences Roundup: Biotech Hubs, Vertex, More
Here’s our latest roundup of news from Boston and New York’s life sciences communities. —Move over, San Francisco. Boston may be ready to take your place as the leading hub for biotech. In his Biobeat column , Xconomy’s Luke Timmerman, who has been covering biotech for 11 years, says that even though San Francisco has … Continue reading “East Coast Life Sciences Roundup: Biotech Hubs, Vertex, More”
I Won’t Buy an iPad Mini—But Parents and Schools Will
Until recently, I was an iPad Mini denier. A tablet with a 7- or 8-inch screen feels like the worst of both worlds to me—too big for simple e-reading, too small for serious Web browsing, games, and photos. And Apple has historically been a creator, not a joiner, so the idea that the company would … Continue reading “I Won’t Buy an iPad Mini—But Parents and Schools Will”
Borro Lands $26,000,000 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=43db065f-d745-4d80-9f81-1d938b021304&Preview=1 Date 10/12/2012 Company Name Borro Mailing Address 767 3rd Avenue New York, NY 10017 Company Description borro provides short-term personal asset loans against fine art, jewelry, luxury watches, prestige cars, fine wine and more to the tri-state area. Website http://www.borro.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $26,000,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds … Continue reading “Borro Lands $26,000,000 New Funding Round”
Ritani Garners $15,000,000 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=1ce33f53-3a85-4546-92e0-2703ae0fd556&Preview=1 Date 10/12/2012 Company Name Ritani Mailing Address 30 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd White Plains, NY 10601 Company Description Ritani is a high-end jewelry brand modernizing the way people purchase diamond engagement rings and jewelry. Website http://www.ritani.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $15,000,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes … Continue reading “Ritani Garners $15,000,000 New Funding Round”
OyaGen Lands $1,742,315 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=1db4b45d-46d2-41e8-8eec-cf9ee1bf6e80&Preview=1 Date 10/12/2012 Company Name OyaGen Mailing Address Rochester BioVenture Center Room 151 77 Ridgeland Road Henrietta, NY 14623 Company Description OyaGen is a biotechnology company formed on September 5, 2003, for the purpose of discovering, developing, and commercializing novel pharmaceutical therapies that seek to exploit RNA editing and DNA editing enzymes. … Continue reading “OyaGen Lands $1,742,315 New Round”
CourseHorse Obtains $500,000 Seed Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=906cbc02-37ac-4f31-8b99-ee7e46aa31e3&Preview=1 Date 10/12/2012 Company Name CourseHorse Mailing Address 44 W 4th Street New York, NY 10012 Company Description CourseHorse is for those of us who never want to stop growing—professionally, artistically, socially. We believe that by making it as easy as possible to find and enroll in the best local classes, we … Continue reading “CourseHorse Obtains $500,000 Seed Financing”
Can New York Take on Boston, California as a Biotech Hub?
When you think of biotech hubs in the U.S. you think of South San Francisco, Boston, San Diego and…Brooklyn? Well, maybe not yet for Brooklyn, but a core group of investors, entrepreneurs, and scientists, with the support of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, are working to turn the Borough of Kings, along with two sites in Manhattan, … Continue reading “Can New York Take on Boston, California as a Biotech Hub?”
Xconomist of the Week: Bill Warner’s Rules for Angel Investing
First, a word to the wise. These investment rules may work for Bill Warner, but they’re not for everyone. Because Warner is one of a kind. The renowned Boston-area techie founded Avid Technology (NASDAQ: [[ticker:AVID]]) in video production and Wildfire Communications in voice-based systems, back in the day. In recent years he has dedicated his … Continue reading “Xconomist of the Week: Bill Warner’s Rules for Angel Investing”
CrowdHut Emerges from Beta, Brings Aggregation Services to Crowdfunding
Chocolate-covered wasabi peas and electric bikes are just some of the first items for sale through CrowdHut, a New York–based e-commerce site that markets products and services from crowdfunded companies. Emerging from private beta last week, five-month-old CrowdHut aims to become a central portal for companies that raise cash through platforms such as Kickstarter, Indiegogo, … Continue reading “CrowdHut Emerges from Beta, Brings Aggregation Services to Crowdfunding”
Oyster Garners $3,000,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=f626d9df-a5ca-4206-a225-84c0d41c45d2&Preview=1 Date 10/11/2012 Company Name Oyster Mailing Address Undisclosed New York, NY 10010 Company Description Oyster is a simple and beautiful iPhone app that gives members unlimited access to an ever-growing library of books. Read as much as you want for a single monthly price. Our mission is to bring books to … Continue reading “Oyster Garners $3,000,000 New Funding”
StyleCaster Garners $2,000,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=611eb387-2e94-4332-a5d4-8ddec144a30c&Preview=1 Date 10/10/2012 Company Name StyleCaster Mailing Address 49 West 27th Street Studio A New York, NY 10003 Company Description The StyleCaster experience is uniquely tailored to each individual’s style DNA. With every click, StyleCaster learns about the products, news, and events that its members like. Website http://www.stylecaster.com Transaction Type Venture Equity … Continue reading “StyleCaster Garners $2,000,000 New Round”
Zindigo Obtains $4,000,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=834b9cb9-71c4-4526-a8ce-9b49ebf27459&Preview=1 Date 10/10/2012 Company Name Zindigo Mailing Address Undisclosed New York, NY 10017 Company Description Zindigo’s formula for leveraging social commerce connects fashion brands and consumers via social networks. Zindigo empowers the world’s social users to become retailers by offering a compelling selection of specialty brands and significant revenue share—40% of sales—introducing … Continue reading “Zindigo Obtains $4,000,000 New Financing Round”
Blueprint Health’s Latest Class Tackles Drug Adherence, Other Issues
Graduating its second batch of startups to bring more innovation to healthcare, Blueprint Health in New York is rapidly cementing its place among the city’s accelerators. Nine healthcare technology companies from Blueprint’s summer session held a demo day last Thursday to impress investors and potential collaborators. By specializing in health, which frankly affects everyone, these … Continue reading “Blueprint Health’s Latest Class Tackles Drug Adherence, Other Issues”
PublicStuff Lands $5,000,003 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=cb207f24-ecfd-49d3-a3b1-9b4c42d4e3f3&Preview=1 Date 10/9/2012 Company Name PublicStuff Mailing Address 641 5th Avenue New York, NY 10022 Company Description We are an innovative CRM software company that helps you get stuff fixed! Using both mobile and web platforms, we have created a comprehensive backend CRM system that allows municipalities, facilities and universities to receive … Continue reading “PublicStuff Lands $5,000,003 New Financing Round”
FSAStore Obtains $2,000,000 Series B Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=3e84d1b3-7174-444b-ad48-b7b2d509f77f&Preview=1 Date 10/9/2012 Company Name FSAStore Mailing Address 244 5th Ave New York, NY 10001 Company Description FSAStore.com is the only one-stop-ecommerce site exclusively stocked with FSA eligible products and services so there are no guessing games about what is and isn’t reimbursable by an FSA. Website http://www.FSAStore.com Transaction Type Venture Equity … Continue reading “FSAStore Obtains $2,000,000 Series B Financing”
ResiModel Lands $658,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=55367dd7-a0a2-4284-8c24-8ba39f1e5a72 Date 10/9/2012 Company Name ResiModel Mailing Address 1120 Avenue of the Americas 4th Floor New York, NY 10036 USA Company Description ResiModel is the only deal management, analytics & valuation platform specifically designed for multifamily transactions. Website http://www.resimodel.com Transaction Type Debt Transaction Amount $658,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes … Continue reading “ResiModel Lands $658,000 New Round”
Watch Out SF, Boston Is Turning Into Biotech’s No. 1 Cluster
Biotech has never concentrated in just one place. This industry tends to grow up in geographic clusters, but it will always be spread across the map, partly because great science comes from hundreds of academic hotspots around the world. But there have always been two places—San Francisco and Boston—that have stood out far above all … Continue reading “Watch Out SF, Boston Is Turning Into Biotech’s No. 1 Cluster”
Xconomist of the Week: SRI’s Curt Carlson on 7 Rules for Creating Jobs
“This all comes down to job growth,” Curt Carlson says, considering the future of the U.S. economy. “Budget cuts and changes to tax policies and regulations are necessary. But whether they lower rates for some people, increase revenue by taxing the rich, or close corporate loopholes, they aren’t remotely enough to offset the deficit we face. … Continue reading “Xconomist of the Week: SRI’s Curt Carlson on 7 Rules for Creating Jobs”
Ultralight Startups Investor Feedback Forum
Startups like Delve, NestEgg, and Jamplify will pitch to a panel of New York investors. They come from Majorlee Investments, High Peaks Venture Partners, and Rho Capital Partners. Sign up here to hear their pitches and network with the crowd.
Watchitoo Opens Video Chat Playground to Take on Google+ Hangouts
Almost anyone can start a video conference nowadays, thanks to the ubiquity of computer webcams and mobile devices equipped with cameras. No longer the province of elite corporate meetings, video chat services are accessible through social networks and telecom providers. Now New York’s Watchitoo believes its new service can challenge Google+ Hangouts for its share … Continue reading “Watchitoo Opens Video Chat Playground to Take on Google+ Hangouts”
Sam Waksal On Biotech’s New Paradigm—and Implications for New York
When it comes to building biotech companies in New York, there is arguably no one who knows more about the subject than Sam Waksal. He founded ImClone back in 1984, and now is building a new biotech company called Kadmon Corporation that is headquartered right in Manhattan. So we are especially pleased that Waksal will … Continue reading “Sam Waksal On Biotech’s New Paradigm—and Implications for New York”
Celgene Puts $35M into VentiRx, Gets Option to Buy Cancer Drugmaker
Celgene became one of the world’s biggest biotech companies because of its drug for blood cancers that scientists say works at least partly by stimulating an immune reaction against cancer cells. Now it’s putting some big money into a partnership with Seattle-based VentiRx Pharmaceuticals that aims to go a step further in developing cancer immunotherapies. … Continue reading “Celgene Puts $35M into VentiRx, Gets Option to Buy Cancer Drugmaker”
Augme Technologies Obtains $250,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b23ef209-a611-4989-8bfb-0ff0a7857cea&Preview=1 Date 10/3/2012 Company Name Augme Technologies Mailing Address 350 7th Avenue 2nd Floor New York, NY 10001 Company Description Augme Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: AUGT) provides strategic services and mobile technology to leading consumer and healthcare brands. Augme’s AD LIFE mobile marketing technology platform uses patented device-detection and proprietary mobile content adaptation … Continue reading “Augme Technologies Obtains $250,000 New Round”
Kindling Lands $2,300,000 Series B Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=83cab0b4-9fd2-4e70-a6ec-c46007a2b3ac&Preview=1 Date 10/3/2012 Company Name Kindling Mailing Address 747 3rd Avenue 30th Floor New York, NY 10017 Company Description Kindling Inc. provides Web-based idea management application and collaboration tool for enterprises. It allows participants to submit ideas, collaborate with others, and innovate without training, as well as provides a database with credentials … Continue reading “Kindling Lands $2,300,000 Series B Funding Round”
Betterment Lands $10,000,000 Series B Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=c93c6169-c5d6-42be-817d-d81d7f3e1804&Preview=1 Date 10/3/2012 Company Name Betterment Mailing Address 247 Centre St. Fifth Floor New York, NY 10013 Company Description The company operates a website and service that enables users to make better investments. Website http://www.Betterment.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $10,000,000 Transaction Round Series B Proceeds Purposes The funding allows us … Continue reading “Betterment Lands $10,000,000 Series B Funding Round”
Charged.fm Secures $1,000,000 Seed Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=7c29a0a8-f604-4304-a7ed-f58da28ad2dc&Preview=1 Date 10/3/2012 Company Name Charged.fm Mailing Address Undisclosed Brooklyn, NY 11201 Company Description CHARGED.fm is a leading social commerce platform that allows anyone to discover, share, create, and sell tickets for any event, anywhere. Website http://www.charged.fm Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $1,000,000 Transaction Round Seed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes were … Continue reading “Charged.fm Secures $1,000,000 Seed Funding”
Square Goes All in for Design Studio 80/20, Gains New York Presence
New York-based design studio 80/20 said on its website it was joining San Francisco’s Square, the developer of electronic payments software and a card reader used with smartphones and tablets. 80/20’s team is led by veteran user-interface and product designers from Apple and Adobe. Prior to the acquisition by Square, 80/20 designed the look and feel … Continue reading “Square Goes All in for Design Studio 80/20, Gains New York Presence”
MoviePass Emerges from Beta, Goes it Alone in Movie Ticketing
Weekends mean huge business for the movie industry, but weekdays are another story. Now a New York startup believes its platform can help fill those empty seats during weekday screenings. The team behind MoviePass is graduating its subscription service from its beta phase today with new technology for purchasing movie tickets. This two-year-old startup tried … Continue reading “MoviePass Emerges from Beta, Goes it Alone in Movie Ticketing”
The Reproducibility Initiative: A Good Idea in Theory that Won’t Work in Practice
The failure of scientists to independently confirm much of the data contained in “hot” academic publications is casting a long shadow over the biopharmaceutical industry. Research groups at Amgen and Bayer reported that the data in a significant percentage of published “breakthrough” papers from academic scientists could not be confirmed in their labs. Given that … Continue reading “The Reproducibility Initiative: A Good Idea in Theory that Won’t Work in Practice”
TripAdvisor Acquires wanderfly for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=9e49f5c4-4875-4784-9771-a0efdf857253&Preview=1 Date 10/2/2012 Company Name wanderfly Mailing Address Undisclosed New York, NY 10001 Company Description The company operates a website that functions as a travel recommendation search engine. Website http://www.wanderfly.com Transaction Type M&A Transaction Amount Undisclosed Transaction Round Proceeds Purposes M&A Terms Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed by the … Continue reading “TripAdvisor Acquires wanderfly for Undisclosed Sum”