MAZ Digital Secures $790,925 New Financing

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=4ff2eb59-8eed-41c8-bfd2-894996e87d99 Date 10/19/2015 Company Name MAZ Digital Mailing Address PO Box 134 Pleasantville, NY 10570 USA Company Description MAZ Digital Inc., provider of a cloud-based digital publishing service for tablet and mobile devices. Website http://www.mazdigital.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $790,925 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes were not disclosed. … Continue reading “MAZ Digital Secures $790,925 New Financing”

Spheryx Receives $575,763 New Funding Round

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=04aeae55-75f5-44ff-afc3-980f034296b4 Date 10/19/2015 Company Name Spheryx Mailing Address 330 East 38th Street New York, NY 10016 USA Company Description Spheryx delivers solutions for suspensions with a revolutionary technique that provides a new window into suspensions at the sub-microscopic level. Suspensions are a part of our lives from cleaners, creams, and food, to … Continue reading “Spheryx Receives $575,763 New Funding Round”

Payfone Lands $5,500,000 New Funding Round

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=0fb82280-74a6-4773-9818-b1d4b92d27ff Date 10/19/2015 Company Name Payfone Mailing Address 215 Park Avenue South New York , NY 10003 USA Company Description Payfone, Inc. allows users to pay for online goods and services using mobile credit. Website http://www.payfone.com Transaction Type Debt Transaction Amount $5,500,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes were not disclosed. … Continue reading “Payfone Lands $5,500,000 New Funding Round”

Taking a Peek Inside Facebook New York and Its Virtual Reality Future

Is there more to Facebook than status updates and likes? The short answer is yes, and not just because of acquisitions such as Oculus VR (though that does factor into its plans). This week, Facebook invited a group of reporters, including yours truly, to visit its New York office, where a sizeable chunk of its … Continue reading “Taking a Peek Inside Facebook New York and Its Virtual Reality Future”

East Coast Biotech Roundup: Zafgen, Decibel, Voyager & More

Biotech investing isn’t for the faint of heart. Just ask those who put money into Zafgen this week. The company lost 60 percent of its value in two days without reporting any news, gained some of it back, and then plummeted again. How about investors of PTC Therapeutics? On a failed trial, shares initially fell … Continue reading “East Coast Biotech Roundup: Zafgen, Decibel, Voyager & More”

Retaking Control of the Hotel Digital Experience

The digital entertainment landscape is constantly changing and the rapid adoption of mobile devices coupled with cloud-based platforms has revolutionized how people consume TV. This has led to significant challenges, particularly in the hospitality industry where companies are struggling to adapt to the changing demands of their consumers. But with change comes opportunity. The ability … Continue reading “Retaking Control of the Hotel Digital Experience”

Q3 Venture Funding Surges Near Record Levels, and Top 10 Deals

Buoyed by some giant deals, venture capital continues to flow at near-record levels in 2015, according to just-released data from two nationwide surveys that track quarterly VC activity. While the $16.3 billion that venture firms put into 1,070 deals in the third quarter was down a notch from the previous quarter, according to the MoneyTree … Continue reading “Q3 Venture Funding Surges Near Record Levels, and Top 10 Deals”

Recombine Receives $995,000 New Funding

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=8b673b4e-ab40-47c2-b63a-0a465f3b70c9 Date 10/16/2015 Company Name Recombine Mailing Address 1140 Broadway New York, NY 10001 USA Company Description Recombine provides comprehensive and cost-effective clinical genetic testing. Recombine’s genetic test is designed to deliver clear and actionable genetic information and is based on input from leading healthcare providers. Website http://www.recombine.com Transaction Type Debt Transaction … Continue reading “Recombine Receives $995,000 New Funding”

Mast Mobile Receives $7,000,000 Series A Financing Round

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=67abb280-c732-434f-aae0-371f01cc64e1 Date 10/16/2015 Company Name Mast Mobile Mailing Address 335 Madison Avenue 3rd Floor New York, NY 10029 USA Company Description All work-related calls and texts are linked to a single number on your mobile phone. No more confusion caused by separate office and mobile numbers – or giving your personal mobile … Continue reading “Mast Mobile Receives $7,000,000 Series A Financing Round”

The Runthrough Secures $650,000 New Financing

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=20a9a30c-3c99-4512-8600-84e748638bc2 Date 10/16/2015 Company Name The Runthrough Mailing Address 69 Walker Street 2nd Floor New York, NY 10013 USA Company Description TheRunthrough is a global digital showroom where brands can showcase their collections to an invitation-only group of media. We focus on building tools that make brands and agencies workflow more organized, … Continue reading “The Runthrough Secures $650,000 New Financing”

PTC Unveils Mixed Duchenne Results, But Plots an FDA Filing

It’s a three-way race to produce the first drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in the U.S., and none of the competitors is sprinting to the finish. PTC Therapeutics (NASDAQ: [[ticker:PTCT]]) of South Plainfield, NJ, said today that its drug ataluren (Translarna) failed to meet its primary goal in a 228-person Phase 3 trial. Yet PTC … Continue reading “PTC Unveils Mixed Duchenne Results, But Plots an FDA Filing”

Is the Hit TV Series “Mr. Robot” an Accurate Portrayal of Hackers?

This summer, USA Network premiered the series Mr. Robot, a drama/thriller that uses computer security and hacking as plot devices. Elliot Alderson, the protagonist, is a reclusive computer security professional who suffers from social anxiety disorder and delusions. When someone triggers his curiosity, he hacks their online accounts, from social media to bank accounts, in … Continue reading “Is the Hit TV Series “Mr. Robot” an Accurate Portrayal of Hackers?”

Agenda Live for Our Healthcare Summit Nov. 17 at the Broad Institute

It’s fall, and when it comes to healthcare, you may be thinking it’s flu shot season. But here at Xconomy, besides getting our shots, we are excited that it’s almost time for our annual Healthcare Summit in Boston. The third iteration of this great event is coming up on November 17 at the Broad Institute … Continue reading “Agenda Live for Our Healthcare Summit Nov. 17 at the Broad Institute”

Five Prime, Bristol Shake Hands Again in New $350M Cancer Pact

Apparently Bristol-Myers Squibb liked what it saw when it teamed with Five Prime Therapeutics to co-develop some cancer drugs last year, because the big New York pharma company just plunked down a lot more cash to take at least one of them forward on its own. South San Francisco-based Five Prime (NASDAQ: [[ticker:FPRX]]) said this … Continue reading “Five Prime, Bristol Shake Hands Again in New $350M Cancer Pact”

Selling Your Company? Don’t Make These Five Common Mistakes

You always believed your startup would be a success. Now others are realizing it, too, and you’re fielding offers for an acquisition of your company. Before you ink any agreements, protect your company, your employees, and yourself by avoiding these five common mistakes. Rushing to sell. Take the case of a biotech startup CEO, who found himself literally … Continue reading “Selling Your Company? Don’t Make These Five Common Mistakes”

Fora Financial Obtains New Financing

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=a65039e6-649d-481b-99be-7e955db0127d Date 10/15/2015 Company Name Fora Financial Mailing Address 242 West 36th Street 14th Floor New York, NY 10018 USA Company Description The company has developed technologies to provide funding to small businesses with transparency, security and protection from fraud. Website http://www.forafinancial.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount Undisclosed Transaction Round Undisclosed … Continue reading “Fora Financial Obtains New Financing”

DashBid Garners $1,700,000 New Round

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=fdf45b34-fdb8-4448-80d8-853d4546b732 Date 10/15/2015 Company Name DashBid Mailing Address 205 East 42nd Street 20th Floor New York, NY 10017 USA Company Description DashBid is a fast growing video ad yield optimization platform intensely focused on delivering the highest value to publishers without the conflict of other video platforms which play both sides of … Continue reading “DashBid Garners $1,700,000 New Round”

Kinnek Receives $20,000,000 Series B Funding

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=75809b58-b8df-47f3-9782-c352d5b67f94 Date 10/15/2015 Company Name Kinnek Mailing Address 304 Park Ave South New York, NY 10010 USA Company Description Kinnek was started in 2012 by entrepreneurs in New York City who noticed that small businesses were stuck in a no-man’s land when it came to purchasing for their businesses. They require bulk … Continue reading “Kinnek Receives $20,000,000 Series B Funding”

Stash App Brings $5 Investments, and Advice, to Newcomers to Trading

The ebb and flow of the public markets gets a lot of attention these days, but to novices, understanding stock trading can be like picking up wet spaghetti barehanded. On Wednesday, the Stash app made its public debut, giving advice on trading and letting people invest for as little as $5. David Ronick (pictured above), … Continue reading “Stash App Brings $5 Investments, and Advice, to Newcomers to Trading”

Barclays Accelerator Graduates First NY Class, But Is Fintech Frothy?

Waves of startups keep rolling into the fintech scene, and on Tuesday, 11 companies (see slideshow) graduated from the Barclays Accelerator in New York, diving into this rapidly filling sea. The 13-week program is run by a partnership between British bank Barclays and startup accelerator Techstars. They have already conducted a version of the accelerator … Continue reading “Barclays Accelerator Graduates First NY Class, But Is Fintech Frothy?”

Driven by Big Deals, VC Funding So Far Already Has Eclipsed 2014

U.S. venture firms invested $19.8 billion in 1,035 companies during the third quarter that ended September 30, putting VC funding on track to reach a five-year high, according to a quarterly Venture Pulse Report being released today by CB Insights and KPMG. While the deal count was lower than the 1,276 companies that got venture … Continue reading “Driven by Big Deals, VC Funding So Far Already Has Eclipsed 2014”

Eleven James Garners Series A Financing Round

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=0bb580d1-63bd-4ec3-8879-0d5958f29641 Date 10/14/2015 Company Name Eleven James Mailing Address 500 Seventh Avenue 17th Floor New York, NY 10018 USA Company Description Our Concierge will develop a personalized watch profile based on your preferences and lifestyle to ensure every timepiece you receive exceeds your expectations. Website http://www.elevenjames.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount … Continue reading “Eleven James Garners Series A Financing Round”

Lenddo Lands Series B Funding

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=d907e96e-0559-4d57-a4b3-e107e1c572b9 Date 10/14/2015 Company Name Lenddo Mailing Address 36 Cooper Square 4th Floor New York, NY 10003 USA Company Description Lenddo is the world’s first credit scoring service that uses your online social network to assess credit. Website http://www.lenddo.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount Undisclosed Transaction Round Series B Proceeds Purposes … Continue reading “Lenddo Lands Series B Funding”

Moven Secures $12,000,000 Series B Financing

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=273f3886-1223-40ee-bee0-51d0af67a15b Date 10/14/2015 Company Name Moven Mailing Address 6B Union Avenue Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 USA Company Description At Moven, our aim is to be the service you choose to live better with your money… making the way you spend, save, and live smarter. Movenbank is not your typical bank. Website http://www.moven.com Transaction … Continue reading “Moven Secures $12,000,000 Series B Financing”

Map of Boston Coworking Spaces: Healthy Mix or Bubble Trouble?

For tech industry observers, coworking giant WeWork is the perfect symbol of the bubble that we may or may not be in right now. The New York-based company—which operates coworking spaces in 12 U.S. cities, as well as locations in the U.K., Israel, and the Netherlands—raised $433.9 million in its latest funding round at a … Continue reading “Map of Boston Coworking Spaces: Healthy Mix or Bubble Trouble?”

5 Risk Management Practices Innovators Should Follow

High-tech and investment company startups plan for big successes – and this planning should include putting in place features that startup leaders may think are only necessary for established companies. However, whether business is boom or bust, new business leaders should seriously consider tried-and-true best practices. Before you launch your business with customers or take … Continue reading “5 Risk Management Practices Innovators Should Follow”

Xpenditure Garners $5,700,000 Series A Financing Round

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=63cb3f2c-574a-4728-9115-ce022a096868 Date 10/13/2015 Company Name Xpenditure Mailing Address 1177 Avenue of the Americas 7th Floor New York, NY 10036 USA Company Description Xpenditure is a revolutionary mobile & web based expense management solution that eliminates expense reports as we know them today. This by automating all steps of the expense management process, … Continue reading “Xpenditure Garners $5,700,000 Series A Financing Round”

Tech Untangles the Brambles of Politics at the New York Tech Meetup

Seeing through the murky veil of politics gets harder and harder as rhetoric rather than results make headlines. At last week’s New York Tech Meetup (NYTM), there were a couple of examples of ways technology can help government be more efficient (see slideshow)—and one demo that could call out politicians for ignoring their constituents. Maria Yuan … Continue reading “Tech Untangles the Brambles of Politics at the New York Tech Meetup”

For $67B, Dell-EMC Deal May Have Little Impact on Tech Industry

OK, so this really happened. For $67 billion, the biggest technology deal in history. What’s surprising is how little impact people seem to think it will have on the industry. Texas computer giant Dell has agreed to acquire Hopkinton, MA-based EMC (NYSE: [[ticker:EMC]]) for roughly $67 billion in cash and stock in VMware (NYSE: [[ticker:VMW]]), … Continue reading “For $67B, Dell-EMC Deal May Have Little Impact on Tech Industry”

Better Batteries for Future Energy Demands

We often take for granted the fact that when we flick a switch a light turns on. In reality, the seemingly simple act of turning on a light is a complicated process that requires a precise balance between generation and transmission of energy as demand varies throughout the day. With consumers increasingly interested in getting their … Continue reading “Better Batteries for Future Energy Demands”

Rheonix Lands $21,862,496 New Financing

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=17e35ced-9347-4fcb-9978-2fd32a597611 Date 10/12/2015 Company Name Rheonix Mailing Address 22 Thornwood Drive Ithaca, NY 14850 USA Company Description Rheonix, Inc. is exploiting its novel, patented, polymer chip microfluidic technology to introduce products that address some of the hottest issues in global healthcare today: Avian Influenza, HPV, TB, Dengue Fever, AIDS, SARS, bioterrorism, affordable … Continue reading “Rheonix Lands $21,862,496 New Financing”

Voyager Charts an IPO Course Amid Choppy Biotech Waters

The recent downturn has made it a little tougher these days for biotechs to go public on the terms they want. Whether that speaks to an emerging trend remains to be seen, but a good litmus test is coming—a startup with a syndicate of “crossover” investors, a big partnership, and an experienced management team. The … Continue reading “Voyager Charts an IPO Course Amid Choppy Biotech Waters”

East Coast Biotech Roundup: Collins, Disruptors, Biogen, & More

The drug pricing debate continues to dominate media headlines. Biotech IPOs have gotten a bit tougher to pull off, and according to this report from Bloomberg, for the first time in awhile there are only a few lined up. Long way of saying, biotech really needs some good news to regain the momentum that propelled … Continue reading “East Coast Biotech Roundup: Collins, Disruptors, Biogen, & More”

GLAMSQUAD Garners $15,000,000 Series B Funding

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=21ecd52f-e4d1-4964-a232-12ddbe019fec Date 10/9/2015 Company Name GLAMSQUAD Mailing Address 307 7th Avenue New York, NY 10001 USA Company Description GLAMSQUAD was founded on the firm belief that women should spend less time en route to looking fabulous. Our professionals bring the beauty to you, in the comfort of your own home. Making getting … Continue reading “GLAMSQUAD Garners $15,000,000 Series B Funding”

Pypestream Secures $2,000,000 Seed Round

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=5ff2ce3e-7873-4b3f-bc08-2cb1902f1f5e Date 10/9/2015 Company Name Pypestream Mailing Address 9 East 19th Street 3rd Floor New York, NY 10003 USA Company Description Pypestream is a messaging app purpose-built to connect organizations with their customers & employees via mobile chat. Website http://www.pypestream.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $2,000,000 Transaction Round Seed Proceeds Purposes … Continue reading “Pypestream Secures $2,000,000 Seed Round”

Techstars’ Cohen on Promoting Diversity and Preparing for a Downturn

Techstars has made its views on diversity in the tech sector no secret. The Boulder, CO-based accelerator operator made commitments to the White House earlier this year, alongside various other prominent national organizations, to improve diversity in the industry by doubling the number of women or underrepresented minorities in its startup programs. Even more recently, … Continue reading “Techstars’ Cohen on Promoting Diversity and Preparing for a Downturn”

CardFlight Receives $4,200,000 New Financing

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=42daf2ff-be2f-4de5-924a-141d37ae06f9 Date 10/8/2015 Company Name CardFlight Mailing Address 142 E 71St St. New York, NY 10021 USA Company Description CardFlight started when we were trying to build a mobile app that would use a magnetic stripe reader to read credit card data, and we quickly realized the existing options stank. Website http://www.getcardflight.com … Continue reading “CardFlight Receives $4,200,000 New Financing”

PebblePost Secures $3,000,000 New Round

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=e81f17d3-c49c-4ef0-b450-c143c2b26ee0 Date 10/8/2015 Company Name PebblePost Mailing Address 36 Cooper Sq. 4th Floor New York, NY 10003 USA Company Description Direct Mail remains the most effective marketing vehicles for most marketers. But it is rarely timely. PebblePost invented Programmatic Direct Mail to apply modern, digital thinking to direct mail, so you can … Continue reading “PebblePost Secures $3,000,000 New Round”

ERA Summer 2015 Class Graduates With Ideas in Fintech, Croissants

With its ninth class, which graduated at a demo day held Tuesday, the Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator in New York saw the expected eclectic mix of ideas, which ranged from an online home design marketplace to a way for food distributors to automate ordering and other services. This time around the program also saw a pair … Continue reading “ERA Summer 2015 Class Graduates With Ideas in Fintech, Croissants”

Biopharma CEOs, VCs, and Hedge Fund Managers: Fifty Shades of Greed

I just returned from a family vacation and was going through my accumulated mail. I got a notice that the terms of my auto loan were being adjusted. Instead of paying $300 a month, I was shocked to find out that I would now be paying $16,667 per month. My car company (the lender) explained … Continue reading “Biopharma CEOs, VCs, and Hedge Fund Managers: Fifty Shades of Greed”

AdmitSee Receives $1,800,000 New Round

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=da0629f0-5710-416a-93c0-0d0138794571 Date 10/7/2015 Company Name AdmitSee Mailing Address Undisclosed New York, NY 10016 USA Company Description AdmitSee is a crowd-sourced college and grad school admissions resource. Read college application essays and advice direct from the students who got in. Find out how you compare and what you can do to improve your … Continue reading “AdmitSee Receives $1,800,000 New Round”

Frame.io Lands $2,200,000 Seed Funding

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=861b5aee-8d8d-40fe-9680-2ff4727c3190 Date 10/7/2015 Company Name Frame.io Mailing Address 307 7th Ave. New York, NY 10001 USA Company Description Frame.io allows you to upload all your source media, work in progress, and assets into private workspaces where you can invite your team and clients to collaborate. We replace the hodgepodge of Dropbox for … Continue reading “Frame.io Lands $2,200,000 Seed Funding”

Paribus Receives $2,100,000 New Financing

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=a2155e22-5d19-4bb2-8ade-7da29c263f0e Date 10/7/2015 Company Name Paribus Mailing Address 625 Broadway 2nd Floor New York, NY 10012 USA Company Description The Paribus team brings years of experience in advanced data structures and algorithms, data security and privacy, consumer advocacy, and retail sales. We used to help Fortune 500 companies solve their complex optimization … Continue reading “Paribus Receives $2,100,000 New Financing”

Logz.io Garners $8,000,000 New Funding

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=7411603f-d8f8-452d-a6c6-9050d1869982 Date 10/7/2015 Company Name Logz.io Mailing Address 154 Grand Street New York, NY 10013 USA Company Description Logz.io launched today with $8M in financing led by 83North and Giza Venture Capital. The funding will fuel product development, sales, and marketing. Website http://www.logz.io Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $8,000,000 Transaction Round … Continue reading “Logz.io Garners $8,000,000 New Funding”

Ex-MakerBot Crew Creates Voodoo Manufacturing to Go Beyond 3D Printing

Taking a few lessons learned before and during their time at MakerBot, the founders of Brooklyn-based Voodoo Manufacturing are trying to prove they can turn 3D printing and related services into a scalable business. On Tuesday, Voodoo unveiled its printing outflow service, which lets businesses and makers upload files and get an instant quote on producing … Continue reading “Ex-MakerBot Crew Creates Voodoo Manufacturing to Go Beyond 3D Printing”

Amid Nobel Prize Suspense, Making Sense Of Latest Gene-Editing News

There was a meeting Monday in Washington, D.C., to discuss some of the latest advances in gene editing, a field that has profound medical, agricultural, social, and ethical implications for society. At the lunch break, the webcast played over and over a genteel piece of classical music—Albinoni’s string concerto No. 4 in G major, to … Continue reading “Amid Nobel Prize Suspense, Making Sense Of Latest Gene-Editing News”

Boston’s Life Science Disruptors 2015: The Photos

On Friday, I gave you all a recap of our latest biotech event, “Boston’s Life Science Disruptors.” As promised, today I’m circling back with some of the photos. As you’ll see, last week’s Boston monsoon cleared up just in time for the party. Thanks again to our sponsors—BDO, Boston Children’s Hospital, Johnson & Johnson Innovation, … Continue reading “Boston’s Life Science Disruptors 2015: The Photos”

Newsela Secures $15,000,000 Series B Funding Round

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=5f4e1135-8b67-4bb9-ab60-644932083e1c Date 10/6/2015 Company Name Newsela Mailing Address 46 Ingram Street Forest Hills, NY 11375 USA Company Description Newsela is an education technology startup dedicated to transforming the way learners access the world through words. The founding team members combine powerful technological know-how with real-world experience earned in the classroom, the newsroom, … Continue reading “Newsela Secures $15,000,000 Series B Funding Round”

YouNow Receives $15,000,000 New Financing

Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=ca4b7b42-2d3e-421e-9eb0-bdd3a2058706 Date 10/6/2015 Company Name YouNow Mailing Address 25 West 36th Street 11th Floor New York, NY 10018 USA Company Description We believe in the unlimited potential of human creativity. In fact, it’s why we come to work every day – to create a powerful platform where anyone can broadcast and express … Continue reading “YouNow Receives $15,000,000 New Financing”

Logz.io, With Backers in Boston & Israel, Aims to Sniff Out IT Bugs

If you had trouble streaming a video on Netflix or posting in a Reddit thread on Sept. 20, you can thank an Amazon Web Services outage that impacted a number of apps and websites for a few hours. These types of outages are only minor annoyances for most people, but they can have real effects … Continue reading “Logz.io, With Backers in Boston & Israel, Aims to Sniff Out IT Bugs”