Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=a5fe5688-70d3-43f8-bee4-459c405ff837 Date 5/13/2015 Company Name Tapad Mailing Address 60 Madison Ave. 3rd Floor New York, NY 10010 USA Company Description The company’s groundbreaking technologies address the new and ever-evolving reality of media consumption on smartphones, tablets and home computers. Through Tapad, advertisers are now able to get a unified view of consumers … Continue reading “Tapad Secures $18,500,000 Series B Funding Round”
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To Compete With Advertising Giants, AOL and Verizon Unite
Verizon’s $4.4 billion acquisition of AOL gives the wireless company numerous ways to reach users and boost its $87.6 billion in 2014 revenue with a bevy of advertising offerings. The combination of the two companies allows for more than either could accomplish alone. That’s one of the main takeaways from Tuesday’s merger announcement, particularly as … Continue reading “To Compete With Advertising Giants, AOL and Verizon Unite”
Why Do Corporations Pay Billions Annually for Inefficient Hiring?
The hourly job market is the bedrock of the American workforce, 76 million members strong. While the growth in retail and hospitality positions, representing one third of these jobs, is pacing our economic recovery, the sector still spends an astonishing $1 billion annually on hiring. A thought provoking question: Can the industry create more than … Continue reading “Why Do Corporations Pay Billions Annually for Inefficient Hiring?”
FinTech Could Be the Core NYC Needs to Differentiate Its Startup Scene
Consumer-driven startups tend to spread like wildfire in this town, from shopping for pet products to apps for finding hip nightspots—but tech ideas born from New York’s financial heritage have been something of a slow burn. It is about time that changed. This summer, the Barclays Accelerator, in partnership with Techstars, will host its first New … Continue reading “FinTech Could Be the Core NYC Needs to Differentiate Its Startup Scene”
Talking Cure? For Cancer Immunotherapy, Still Many Rivers to Cross
Cancer is a humbling thing: Our own cells gone bad, killing us from the inside, and so often able to rebound from attack or avoid it entirely. There has been progress fighting some types of cancers, but in no way equal to the resources (or rhetoric) the human race has aimed at the problem. On … Continue reading “Talking Cure? For Cancer Immunotherapy, Still Many Rivers to Cross”
Moderna’s Third mRNA Startup, Elpidera, Sets Sights on Rare Diseases
With $900 million in the bank, three pharma partners, and the shareholder base of a large publicly traded company—all well before its first clinical trial–Moderna is no typical biotech. In fact, it wouldn’t be wrong to call it part-biotech, part-startup incubator. Witness today’s news: Moderna has launched a new company called Elpidera to target rare … Continue reading “Moderna’s Third mRNA Startup, Elpidera, Sets Sights on Rare Diseases”
The Future of Marketing Technology
The digital age has revolutionized marketing, increasing its complexity as well as creating the opportunity to dramatically improve customer experiences. As consumers, we live in an always-on and always-available world and we have come to expect our favorite brands to be one click or swipe away. As a consequence, the rapid advancements in technology that … Continue reading “The Future of Marketing Technology”
Talkspace Receives $9,500,000 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=8958faff-81c9-4c81-a953-49fa841cdbc9 Date 5/12/2015 Company Name Talkspace Mailing Address Undisclosed New York, NY 10017 USA Company Description Founded in 2012, Talkspace offers therapy for how we live today – affordable anonymous therapy with professional licensed therapists, anytime and anyplace, through a mobile device or on the Web. Website http://www.talkspace.com Transaction Type Venture Equity … Continue reading “Talkspace Receives $9,500,000 New Round”
StrongDM Obtains $800,000 Seed Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b5ca53d6-76bb-48e0-bc74-a604bec51493 Date 5/12/2015 Company Name StrongDM Mailing Address Undisclosed New York, NY 10018 USA Company Description The last decade was all about big data. Businesses invested millions to acquire, store and access exponentially larger quantities of data. Why? Because data driven decisions are better…or so the saying goes. In reality, finding needles … Continue reading “StrongDM Obtains $800,000 Seed Financing Round”
Credifi Lands $8,000,000 Series A Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=c2f9b4e3-782f-4e0f-be58-c2d88669cc5a Date 5/12/2015 Company Name Credifi Mailing Address 600 3rd Avenue 12th Floor New York, NY 10016 USA Company Description Commercial Real Estate and related Finance markets were not the only cause of the Global Financial Crisis…but they sure didn’t help. These markets are notoriously opaque, making the job of Financial Institution, … Continue reading “Credifi Lands $8,000,000 Series A Round”
“RoboRoach” Startup Hopes Partners, TED Talk Help Usher In Profits
Backyard Brains, an Ann Arbor, MI-based startup founded by two neuroscientists from the University of Michigan, is making a name for itself by selling a plethora of fun, do-it-yourself science projects for budding makers and researchers—including what it calls the world’s first commercially available cyborg. If you’re picturing Arnold Schwarzenegger in “The Terminator,” think again: … Continue reading ““RoboRoach” Startup Hopes Partners, TED Talk Help Usher In Profits”
Agenda Posted For Xconomy Napa Summit on June 2—Request Your Invite
We are just three weeks away from the Napa Summit 2015: The Xconomy Retreat on the Economy, Jobs, and Growth. Quite simply, it is my favorite event of the year. Beyond the incredible setting, this exclusive, invitation-only conference features some of the world’s leading innovators and investors in a uniquely intimate format—offering an unprecedented view … Continue reading “Agenda Posted For Xconomy Napa Summit on June 2—Request Your Invite”
Somabar’s Robot Bartender Trying to Be the “Keurig of Cocktails”
For aficionados of cocktails: a startup is developing a smartphone app-controlled machine that can create a vast array of drinks at home. Down at Startup Alley during this week’s TechCrunch Disrupt New York event, I caught up with familiar faces from New York such as LumiFi and Dash—and then I came across the Somabar team … Continue reading “Somabar’s Robot Bartender Trying to Be the “Keurig of Cocktails””
East Coast Biotech Roundup: NY Bio, Synageva, Kadmon & More
Innovation clusters are built from the ground up. It’s a painstaking process, and takes years of work, a whole lot of money, and perhaps some luck to make them a reality. I’ve been chronicling that effort by New York biotech for a few years now, and a meeting in Manhattan this week produced a good … Continue reading “East Coast Biotech Roundup: NY Bio, Synageva, Kadmon & More”
Kisi Garners $1,500,000 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=e96eb167-dbc0-4138-a98b-5dafe08322d8 Date 5/8/2015 Company Name Kisi Mailing Address 20 Jay St. Brooklyn, NY 11201 USA Company Description KISI’s cross-platform smartphone-enabled access system has been recognized as one of the most innovative advancements in smart building technology on the market today. Website http://www.getkisi.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $1,500,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed … Continue reading “Kisi Garners $1,500,000 New Funding Round”
Bitfusion Lands $1,450,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=92a49882-89f1-4058-ad47-e24219c95b7e Date 5/8/2015 Company Name Bitfusion Mailing Address 701 Brazos Street, Suite 504, Austin, TX 78701 USA Company Description Bitfusion solutions offer data-driven organizations supercomputing-class performance with a platform layer that features custom software, performance-portable libraries and hardware appliances to provide unprecedented acceleration in the existing infrastructure without code recompile. Website http://www.bitfusion.io Transaction … Continue reading “Bitfusion Lands $1,450,000 New Funding”
Epic, IBM Unleash Watson Supercomputer on Electronic Health Records
In yet another high-profile partnership for Epic Systems, the healthcare software giant is teaming up with IBM to bring the supercomputing prowess of Watson to the medical records at the Mayo Clinic and beyond. Epic, based in the Madison, WI, suburb of Verona, has grown into a powerhouse in the electronic health records software industry … Continue reading “Epic, IBM Unleash Watson Supercomputer on Electronic Health Records”
Ex-AstraZeneca Exec to Lead Surface’s “Next-Gen” Immuno-Oncology Plan
Say “immuno-oncology” and investors come running these days. That’s because despite all of the advances biotechs have made harnessing the immune system to deal with cancer, there is still much we don’t understand about how the disease disarms our body’s defenses—and plenty to gain for those who can figure it out. No surprise, then, that … Continue reading “Ex-AstraZeneca Exec to Lead Surface’s “Next-Gen” Immuno-Oncology Plan”
TiqIQ Receives $850,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=8bdf951d-abd9-4a35-8fd9-1df80f778d72 Date 5/7/2015 Company Name TiqIQ Mailing Address 462 7th Avenue New York, NY 11215 USA Company Description TiqIQ was founded two years ago with the singular mission to make buying event tickets more transparent, efficient, and simpler. We deliver on that mission each day by providing ticket buyers with real-time information … Continue reading “TiqIQ Receives $850,000 New Financing Round”
Cricket’s Circle Secures $2,250,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=6244e221-1b90-4402-b331-efce1504d112 Date 5/7/2015 Company Name Cricket’s Circle Mailing Address Undisclosed New York, NY 10018 USA Company Description Personalized. Product recommendations based on your life and style. Simplified. There are 68 popular baby bottles. We chose just 3 so you can find your perfect one. Choose with confidence – they’re all good! Website … Continue reading “Cricket’s Circle Secures $2,250,000 New Funding”
Milestones Of Innovation 6: The Driving Force Of Moore’s ‘Law’
Few phrases have rung louder in the history of innovation than “Moore’s Law,” the amazingly potent guess, published 50 years ago on April 19, that the capacity of electronic circuits would double every couple of years. Since the 1968 founding of Intel, the world’s leading semiconductor-maker, that prediction has formed the basic doctrine of the … Continue reading “Milestones Of Innovation 6: The Driving Force Of Moore’s ‘Law’”
Dextro Rolls Out Way to Make Periscope Video Streams Discoverable
With smartphones now capturing the moment with live video streams, a New York-based startup wants to make it easier to find something to watch. The team at Dextro unveiled software on Tuesday that helps discover publicly shared content from Twitter-owned Periscope, an app that lets people stream live video from their phones’ cameras. Dextro’s CEO … Continue reading “Dextro Rolls Out Way to Make Periscope Video Streams Discoverable”
PureWow Garners $2,500,000 Seed Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=88d74aaa-a773-41ee-bce6-199bcee3c2c2 Date 5/6/2015 Company Name PureWow Mailing Address 568 Broadway New York, NY 10012 USA Company Description PureWow is a digital publication dedicated to finding ways to make your life more interesting, beautiful and manageable. Our motto, Elevate the Everyday, drives us to deliver irresistible discoveries to our readers every single day. … Continue reading “PureWow Garners $2,500,000 Seed Funding Round”
Chartbeat Secures $15,500,000 Series C Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=9cc604c4-870e-469a-9fa0-1f0eaeb91fc3 Date 5/6/2015 Company Name Chartbeat Mailing Address 826 Broadway 6th Floor New York, NY 10003 USA Company Description Chartbeat provides real-time data analytics and performance alerts for your website. Website http://www.chartbeat.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $15,500,000 Transaction Round Series C Proceeds Purposes Today we’re launching two new tools for … Continue reading “Chartbeat Secures $15,500,000 Series C Funding”
FileChat Obtains $3,000,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=1dcb1e49-8758-4885-8b31-4ddc47e7972a Date 5/6/2015 Company Name FileChat Mailing Address Undisclosed New York, NY 10016 USA Company Description FileChat is a powerful new free mobile and web application that allows users to socially collaborate on files within their existing cloud storage platforms to improve productivity and efficiency. Website http://www.filechat.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction … Continue reading “FileChat Obtains $3,000,000 New Funding”
ComplyGlobal Lands $2,500,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=38c34195-9980-486f-9eca-e49c8ef1e86d Date 5/6/2015 Company Name ComplyGlobal Mailing Address Undisclosed New York, NY 10018 USA Company Description ComplyGlobal is the cloud-based software platform that helps you govern and track your domestic and global regulatory requirements in real time to manage compliance risk. Your real-time compliance library and customized calendar – automatically created by … Continue reading “ComplyGlobal Lands $2,500,000 New Financing”
Sherpaa Receives $2,250,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=8ae99652-0ce8-40a3-a3d0-c616ff74cb22 Date 5/6/2015 Company Name Sherpaa Mailing Address 10 Jay Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 USA Company Description Sherpaa is around the clock email and phone access to our friendly, NYC-based doctors (or Guides as we call them). Whenever you have a health question or concern, we’re here for you. And we play … Continue reading “Sherpaa Receives $2,250,000 New Funding”
Big Apple Biotech “Bootstraps” Forward at NewYorkBio Meeting
Tom Cirrito was dining out at a Mexican restaurant in midtown Manhattan over a decade ago when he overheard something that piqued his interest. At a table next to him, someone was talking about biotech. Cirrito, then an analyst at Piper Jaffray, was intrigued. He butted in, and his life changed. His restaurant neighbor was … Continue reading “Big Apple Biotech “Bootstraps” Forward at NewYorkBio Meeting”
Readying the Distributed Grid for the Big Energy Challenges of 2035
Predicting the future in the energy business is difficult for five years, let alone 20 years. That said, we feel the “better bet” is a future energy system that will be a lot more distributed as compared to the largely centralized grid of today. There will be much more generation and storage at the individual … Continue reading “Readying the Distributed Grid for the Big Energy Challenges of 2035”
Culinary Agents Obtains $3,000,000 Series A Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=20e83326-2d6e-44bb-a8bf-46e486c7ad15 Date 5/5/2015 Company Name Culinary Agents Mailing Address 320 East 54th Street New York, NY 10022 USA Company Description Culinary Agents Inc. operates a professional networking and job matching site for food, beverage, and hospitality industries. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York. Website … Continue reading “Culinary Agents Obtains $3,000,000 Series A Financing”
BlueLine Grid Secures New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b5907803-72db-4833-a7ee-575484a820b9 Date 5/5/2015 Company Name BlueLine Grid Mailing Address 261 Madison Avenue 9th Floor New York, NY 10016 USA Company Description BlueLine Grid connects law enforcement, fire, EMT, first responders and security teams with the simplest, most comprehensive, and affordable mobile solutions available. Website http://www.bluelinegrid.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount Undisclosed … Continue reading “BlueLine Grid Secures New Financing”
Artivest Receives $15,000,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=56a5fe00-26ca-48ea-8d28-be042c4b8621 Date 5/5/2015 Company Name Artivest Mailing Address 1140 Broadway New York, NY 10001 USA Company Description We now routinely find employment and romance online and purchase luxury items like cars and jewelry on our favorite websites, yet the alternative investment ecosystem still operates the same way it did 20 years ago. … Continue reading “Artivest Receives $15,000,000 New Financing Round”
ResiModel Secures $885,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=056c18c5-40b4-4f67-989b-9f67c0b89509 Date 5/5/2015 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 Venture Equity Transaction Amount $885,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds … Continue reading “ResiModel Secures $885,000 New Financing Round”
Cloud Host Atlantic.Net Opens Data Center Aimed at NY Startup Scene
Switching on a data center near New York, Atlantic.Net is chasing the growing developer community here. This is the fifth data center for the company, which is based in Orlando, FL, says CEO Marty Puranik. He is already setting the bar high for its outlook. “We’re expecting it to become our biggest site,” he says. … Continue reading “Cloud Host Atlantic.Net Opens Data Center Aimed at NY Startup Scene”
The Innovation Challenge: Assessing BioPharma Startups
Developing new medicines is really difficult and very expensive. A recent report, “Decline In Economic Returns From New Drugs Raises Questions About Sustaining Innovations,” suggests that the newest medicines are generating a negative rate of return across the industry. A viewpoint commonly found on the Web opines that Big Pharma has lost the ability to … Continue reading “The Innovation Challenge: Assessing BioPharma Startups”
Vnomics Lands $597,223 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=e29eee69-bdc2-4de5-bc68-8a1e7e6bc7c8 Date 5/4/2015 Company Name Vnomics Mailing Address 175 Sully’s Trail Pittsford, NY 14534 USA Company Description Vnomics is dedicated to helping fleet owners, executives, and managers operate the safest, most reliable, environmentally conscious, and profitable fleets in their industry. Vnomics is proud to offer a truly revolutionary technology, FleetKnowSys. Website http://www.vnomicscorp.com … Continue reading “Vnomics Lands $597,223 New Round”
Waksal’s Kadmon Spins Out Gene Therapy Group But Keeps Details Close
As it heads toward an IPO try, New York biotech Kadmon is lightening its load. The firm announced today it has spun out a gene-therapy subsidiary and expects it to have four products in clinical trials next year with a focus on eye disease. The spinout, Kadmon Gene Therapy Holdings, or KGT, will be run … Continue reading “Waksal’s Kadmon Spins Out Gene Therapy Group But Keeps Details Close”
Sprinklr Packed April with Another Acquisition, Expands to Brazil
So that’s what Sprinklr was planning. The New York-based social media monitoring company this week wrapped its second acquisition in one month and third this year, snatching up Scup in Brazil. Terms were not disclosed, but the deal broadens Sprinklr’s presence into South America. Scup is also a social media monitoring and management company. Earlier in … Continue reading “Sprinklr Packed April with Another Acquisition, Expands to Brazil”
East Coast Biotech Roundup: Celgene, Blueprint(s), Intarcia & More
One of East Coast biotech’s preeminent dealmakers was on the march this week: it agreed to one buyout, nabbed an option for another one, invested in an emerging field of science, and expanded its marriage with a high-flying partner—all before reporting its quarterly earnings on Thursday. Eager to find out who it is? Read on … Continue reading “East Coast Biotech Roundup: Celgene, Blueprint(s), Intarcia & More”
Believe It or Not, the Government Is Driving Healthcare Innovation
Editor’s note: Jay Sultan, principal strategy advisor at Edifecs, a global health information technology solutions company, has another take on what’s driving innovation in healthcare, following our earlier Xconomist Forum post by former Providence Health and Services CEO John Koster arguing that healthcare is transforming regardless of the Affordable Care Act. Largely missing from the … Continue reading “Believe It or Not, the Government Is Driving Healthcare Innovation”
Reflections on the “Build to Buy,” Part 2: The Applicability Problem
In a prior Xconomy post, I explored the unwritten and often hidden challenges of successfully navigating and completing a ‘build to buy’ acquisition. The fundamental issue that underlies those challenges is that the acquirers in these deals are not in the business of developing a single asset in a disciplined, focused manner. These buyers are … Continue reading “Reflections on the “Build to Buy,” Part 2: The Applicability Problem”
SlamAd Garners $1,250,000 Seed Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=77a58427-8249-4e04-86c2-2dc6ee1d14ee Date 4/30/2015 Company Name SlamAd Mailing Address Undisclosed New York, NY 10001 USA Company Description SlamAd is developing a mobile texting application that integrates advertising. It uses patent-pending technology to include special offers or ads inside the messaging bubble, and rewards the user with points for each offer or ad seen. … Continue reading “SlamAd Garners $1,250,000 Seed Round”
Warby Parker Secures $100,000,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=619e164f-8ec8-4767-a10a-4f9f0b478a34 Date 4/30/2015 Company Name Warby Parker Mailing Address 161 Avenue of the Americas 2nd Floor New York, NY 10013 USA Company Description Warby Parker was founded with a rebellious spirit and a lofty objective: to create boutique-quality, classically crafted eyewear at a revolutionary price point. Website http://www.warbyparker.com Transaction Type Venture Equity … Continue reading “Warby Parker Secures $100,000,000 New Funding”
BizSlate Garners $651,470 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=a57e7ccf-0162-41ce-b1f2-6d20f9037e94 Date 4/30/2015 Company Name BizSlate Mailing Address 261 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 USA Company Description BizSlate is a Software-as-a-Service Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that helps small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) overcome supply chain and operational issues they face while running their business. BizSlate is the initial product … Continue reading “BizSlate Garners $651,470 New Round”
TripleMint Secures $1,650,000 Seed Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=1aa930cf-93d0-44f2-9a2e-76329e2af180 Date 4/30/2015 Company Name TripleMint Mailing Address 214 W. 29th St 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 USA Company Description Save time and money in your apartment and property search. Get matched with a broker specializing in your neighborhood and save on your move with our exclusive deals. Website http://www.triplemint.com Transaction … Continue reading “TripleMint Secures $1,650,000 Seed Funding”
Lyst Receives $40,000,000 Series C Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=909e1e4e-a77f-422b-9253-80552179b091 Date 4/30/2015 Company Name Lyst Mailing Address 152 Grand Street New York, NY 10016 USA Company Description Lyst.com is a social shopping site that helps you discover the best fashion for you. Follow your favorite designers, boutiques, bloggers and stylists to get their latest updates in your stylefeed, so you can … Continue reading “Lyst Receives $40,000,000 Series C Financing Round”
Sticky Receives $5,000,000 Series A Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=c2e1bf12-4bd6-4def-bb05-96f676ff42ac Date 4/30/2015 Company Name Sticky Mailing Address 330 Madison Avenue 6th Floor New York, NY 10017 USA Company Description Sticky is the only media technology company that provides a platform to ensure that your display ads get seen. Our disruptive technology provides brand advertisers with objective data to improve their digital … Continue reading “Sticky Receives $5,000,000 Series A Financing Round”
Campus Job Garners $7,800,000 Series A Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=5f6ef7ef-f1fd-4d97-948c-e8c551564990 Date 4/30/2015 Company Name Campus Job Mailing Address 41 Union Square West New York, NY 30144 USA Company Description Campus Job connects students with part-time jobs during school — from Campus Rep roles to bartending gigs to freelancing opportunities. Businesses can post a job for free, and students can browse through … Continue reading “Campus Job Garners $7,800,000 Series A Funding”
ERA Demo Day and Growing Signs of New York’s Startup Hub Maturity
The latest demo day for New York’s Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator was a step forward, but more work lies ahead for the program and the city. “A lot has changed since 2011 for all of New York tech,” said Jonathan Axelrod, a managing director with ERA. He shared a few thoughts Tuesday at the start of … Continue reading “ERA Demo Day and Growing Signs of New York’s Startup Hub Maturity”
Celgene, Versant Shake Again, Cut $30M Deal For Toronto Biotech
Celgene (NASDAQ: [[ticker:CELG]]) is paying $30 million for the right to acquire a brand-new biotech, Northern Biologics, that is the first product of a Toronto incubator that the big Summit, NJ, drugmaker has helped fund. Northern is developing protein therapies, using monoclonal antibodies to treat cancer and fibrotic disease. It got its first funding in … Continue reading “Celgene, Versant Shake Again, Cut $30M Deal For Toronto Biotech”