Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=0abc2a29-1eac-409a-99bd-e68570b18878 Date 6/6/2014 Company Name Yieldbot Mailing Address 25 East 21st Street 8th Floor New York, NY 10010 USA Company Description Yieldbot is a realtime intent engine. We capture, organize, make portable and actionable in realtime the intent arriving, existing and created in the publisher domain. Yieldbot algorithms optimize millions of data … Continue reading “Yieldbot Secures $18,000,000 Series B Funding Round”
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Accelerate LI Seeds First Batch of Biotech, Cleantech Startups
After a few years of organizing and bringing together local VC firms, picking an investment philosophy, and sifting through pitches from hopeful startups, Accelerate Long Island has selected its first companies to seed. Accelerate LI, the broad, non-profit initiative to commercialize research out of Long Island’s research institutions, and its strategic funding partner, the Long … Continue reading “Accelerate LI Seeds First Batch of Biotech, Cleantech Startups”
Microsoft Hosts Chat in New York About Making Design More Human
There is no question anymore; Microsoft wants to prove it can design technology for appeal and function alike. Last night in New York, the company held a private gathering to let a few of its designers talk about their tradecraft. Microsoft admitted it has not been known as a design diva, but in recent years … Continue reading “Microsoft Hosts Chat in New York About Making Design More Human”
Not All Entrepreneurs Are Young
Most of the famous entrepreneurs we hear about are fairly young. We tend to read in the popular press about the Mark Zuckerbergs of the world and assume that all successful entrepreneurs launch businesses in their 20s. However, this couldn’t be further from reality. Recent studies show that older entrepreneurs are increasing while the number … Continue reading “Not All Entrepreneurs Are Young”
RNA Therapeutics Are Here to Stay
Over the past year, we’ve witnessed the biotech bull market expand, deflate and expand again—specifically in relation to RNA-based therapeutic companies. The innovators in the space have increased and decreased their investment levels in the technology, leaving investors, the media, and some in the scientific community wondering which way the pendulum will ultimately swing. In … Continue reading “RNA Therapeutics Are Here to Stay”
ImageBrief Secures $750,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=849af8c2-f196-49e4-9f21-440e81d94361 Date 6/5/2014 Company Name ImageBrief Mailing Address 154 Grand St. New York, NY 10013 USA Company Description ImageBrief is about creative folk – the people who buy images and the people who make them – and a series of (mainly brief) beautiful relationships where everyone gets what they want. Website http://www.imagebrief.com … Continue reading “ImageBrief Secures $750,000 New Financing Round”
Kobalt Garners $140,000,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=3f9717c4-6219-453e-ae0b-66515b06b83e Date 6/5/2014 Company Name Kobalt Mailing Address 317 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10017 USA Company Description About Kobalt Music Group Kobalt Music Group (Kobalt) is the leading global independent music services company, offering music publishing, label services and neighbouring rights services worldwide. Website http://www.kobaltmusic.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount … Continue reading “Kobalt Garners $140,000,000 New Financing”
Hullabalu Secures $118,000 Seed Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=e4e09554-07a1-4275-8be4-9b69878ef9f1 Date 6/5/2014 Company Name Hullabalu Mailing Address Undisclosed New York, NY 10003 USA Company Description Hullabalu is a company based in NYC, creating stories for the new generation. We are inspired by our love for fantastical worlds, the timeless classics we grew up with, and the kids who visit our office. … Continue reading “Hullabalu Secures $118,000 Seed Financing Round”
PolyNova Obtains $100,000 Seed Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=d0d0bc3e-dbdb-4b78-b773-c6ba8f81e800 Date 6/5/2014 Company Name PolyNova Mailing Address 25 Health Sciences Dr. Stony Brook, NY 11790 USA Company Description Polynova is a start-up medical device company in the early stages of R&D. Our technology was born from federally funded academic research. We are focused creating novel technology for transcatheter aortic valve replacement … Continue reading “PolyNova Obtains $100,000 Seed Financing”
Standard Analytics Lands $118,000 Seed Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=d37b92fe-ca17-45b7-b003-f25fc38d6d67 Date 6/5/2014 Company Name Standard Analytics Mailing Address 1407 Broadway 24th Floor New York, NY 10018 USA Company Description With 21st century semantic web technologies, Standard Analytics transforms the scientific article into an interface onto a web of data. Website http://www.standardanalytics.io Transaction Type Accelerator Transaction Amount $118,000 Transaction Round Seed Proceeds … Continue reading “Standard Analytics Lands $118,000 Seed Financing”
New York Tech Meetup Calls for Action in Fight Over Net Neutrality
Last night’s New York Tech Meetup kicked off with a loud outcry to preserve net neutrality. Usually the monthly gathering dives right into tech demos from early stage innovators, but another matter took center stage this time. At stake is the level playing field, enforced by federal regulations, for companies of any size to reach … Continue reading “New York Tech Meetup Calls for Action in Fight Over Net Neutrality”
Yext Lands $50,000,000 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=25021d28-4217-472c-b057-aa7c9f457ae6 Date 6/4/2014 Company Name Yext Mailing Address 1 Madison Ave 5th Floor New York, NY 10010 USA Company Description Yext is the Next Yellow Pages, offering superior local services for advertisers, publishers and users. We help local businesses get found, maximize yield for our publishing partners, and answer local searches for … Continue reading “Yext Lands $50,000,000 New Funding Round”
Bespoke Global Lands $430,217 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=e98f47b5-06a0-40d6-a5bb-fca1d2b75bdb Date 6/4/2014 Company Name Bespoke Global Mailing Address 110 Greene Street New York, NY 10012 USA Company Description Bespoke Global provides curated access to best-in-class bespoke home furnishings 365 days of the year, around the globe. Website http://www.bespokeglobal.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $430,217 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds … Continue reading “Bespoke Global Lands $430,217 New Round”
Global Innovator Mobile
Join us for a great night of networking, as we discuss the latest trends in mobile and watch five of the best global startups pitch to a panel of investors including Danny Schultz (Managing Director, Gotham Ventures), Jalak Jobanputra (Managing Partner, FuturePerfect Venture Capital), Hadley Harris (General Partner, Eniac Ventures) and Nic Poulos (Principal, Bowery … Continue reading “Global Innovator Mobile”
Ad Analytics Provider Yieldex Expands Overseas with London Office
New York-based Yieldex said Monday it has opened an office in London, staffed with a couple of veterans of AOL Networks and the Rubicon Project. Yieldex is a provider of online ad analytics and forecasting for content publishers and advertisers. The company also runs a marketplace used to buy and sell targeted digital ads. In … Continue reading “Ad Analytics Provider Yieldex Expands Overseas with London Office”
Three Key Workplace Policies that Startups Can’t Afford to Ignore
Most startups are focused on getting their business off the ground. As a result, they usually delay policy development until a later date. But here’s why it’s important to draft and implement certain policies right at the start of your business: Policies pre-empt and prevent misunderstandings between employees and employers about obligations and behavior at … Continue reading “Three Key Workplace Policies that Startups Can’t Afford to Ignore”
BrightFarms Obtains $2,400,000 Series B Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=1de1a175-1418-4d61-b31f-a3f2063339f5 Date 6/3/2014 Company Name BrightFarms Mailing Address 211 East 48th Street 2nd Floor New York, NY 10017 USA Company Description BrightFarms designs, finances, builds and operates hydroponic greenhouse farms at supermarkets, eliminating time, distance and cost from the food supply chain. There is no cost to the supermarket retailer, only an … Continue reading “BrightFarms Obtains $2,400,000 Series B Round”
Rethink Autism Lands $10,000,000 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=16a06324-2ff5-4a72-8575-aa7a114b605e Date 6/3/2014 Company Name Rethink Autism Mailing Address 19 W. 21st St New York, NY 10010 USA Company Description Web-based Educational Treatment Solutions for Autism Assessment, Training, Curriculum & Data Tracking. Website http://www.rethinkautism.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $10,000,000 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes were not disclosed. SEC … Continue reading “Rethink Autism Lands $10,000,000 New Financing Round”
Offerpop Lands $15,000,000 Series C Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b0d1afec-4124-4e1a-bea6-c0363cf718e3 Date 6/3/2014 Company Name Offerpop Mailing Address 36 East 31st Street 8th Floor New York, NY 10016 USA Company Description Offerpop automatically generates branded landing pages/tabs for your campaigns. Pages/tabs encourage user participation with simple social gestures. Promote pages/tabs through any channel – including your website, email or ads. Website http://www.offerpop.com … Continue reading “Offerpop Lands $15,000,000 Series C Financing Round”
MediaMath Garners $175,000,000 Series C Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=70e8ab50-b353-4e52-bb49-cdb61fce6da9 Date 6/3/2014 Company Name MediaMath Mailing Address 1440 Broadway 21st Floor New York, NY 10018 USA Company Description MediaMath’s TerminalOne buying platform provides advertising agencies with the technology and back office services to trade effectively across leading display advertising sources. Website http://www.mediamath.com Transaction Type Debt Transaction Amount $175,000,000 Transaction Round Series … Continue reading “MediaMath Garners $175,000,000 Series C Funding Round”
The Real Meaning of “Minimum Viable Product”
[Editor’s Note: In today’s tech startup culture, it’s widely understood that it’s smarter to build a “minimum viable product” or MVP and get it to market quickly than to labor behind closed doors for years on an elaborate and feature-rich product that, in the end, nobody might really want. But what if the MVP turns … Continue reading “The Real Meaning of “Minimum Viable Product””
Jibe Using Data Analytics, New Cash to Shake Up Job Recruiting Scene
People want jobs and many companies are hiring, but finding the right mutual fit can still be hard. Now, with $20 million in a recent Series C funding round, Jibe in New York thinks it can make the hiring process easier on both sides of the table. The company developed cloud-based software that enterprises use … Continue reading “Jibe Using Data Analytics, New Cash to Shake Up Job Recruiting Scene”
Binary Event Network Garners $545,849 New Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=dadaf55f-d327-46ab-830d-b0523c6b452b Date 6/2/2014 Company Name Binary Event Network Mailing Address 265 Canal Street New York, NY 10013 USA Company Description Founded in January 2011 by a group of financial and media industry veterans, BEN combines a global financial exchange platform with proprietary real-time content to create a new interactive experience for live … Continue reading “Binary Event Network Garners $545,849 New Round”
Scentbird Receives $40,000 Seed Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=eadba2ce-10be-4fa8-b19e-8545898c5508 Date 6/2/2014 Company Name Scentbird Mailing Address Undisclosed New York, NY 10017 USA Company Description An e-commerce company that has created a discovery and sampling engine for scented beauty products (e.g., perfumes, home fragrance, bodycare). Scentbird eliminates the uncertainty of purchasing fragrances online by combining a visual fragrance recommender with a … Continue reading “Scentbird Receives $40,000 Seed Funding”
Chicory Lands $40,000 Seed Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=26c6840b-1804-4498-94b7-a652ebc37d4e Date 6/2/2014 Company Name Chicory Mailing Address 20 Utica Street Hamilton, NY 13346 USA Company Description Busy people everywhere dread the almost daily question, what’s for dinner? Today, finding recipes everyone will eat, having enough time to shop for groceries, and corralling the entire family for a homemade meal are real … Continue reading “Chicory Lands $40,000 Seed Round”
Plainlegal Secures $40,000 Seed Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b14b0cfd-2bdf-4af9-a7d2-b058dcc5a454 Date 6/2/2014 Company Name Plainlegal Mailing Address 72 Allen Street 3rd Floor New York, NY 10002 USA Company Description We’re a legal technology company helping lawyers in small firms focus on practicing law. Plainlegal provides you the benefits and resources of a large law firm without the overhead. Our tools improve … Continue reading “Plainlegal Secures $40,000 Seed Financing Round”
Poacht Receives $40,000 Seed Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=f08b2164-56fb-4c87-809b-b4a9d57ab703 Date 6/2/2014 Company Name Poacht Mailing Address 214 West 29th Street 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 USA Company Description Poacht is an app/web Saas platform to help employers cherry-pick the best, most qualified candidates, who are employed by other companies. Our algorithm sorts and ranks the candidates for employers or … Continue reading “Poacht Receives $40,000 Seed Financing Round”
IMPAQD Receives $40,000 Seed Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=14156470-74f0-4638-a421-ea66182a57a6 Date 6/2/2014 Company Name IMPAQD Mailing Address 47 E 91St. Street New York, NY 10128 USA Company Description IMPAQD uses a proprietary algorithm to match carriers to available shipments, increasing route efficiencies and keeping costs low. It’s the new, smart way to do business. Website http://www.impaqd.com Transaction Type Accelerator Transaction Amount … Continue reading “IMPAQD Receives $40,000 Seed Funding Round”
AdvisorCONNECT Secures $40,000 Seed Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=2e6d5c58-a2e4-45fb-bee5-fb42c06244e2 Date 6/2/2014 Company Name AdvisorCONNECT Mailing Address 1412 Broadway 22nd Floor New York, NY 10018 USA Company Description advisorCONNECT is a New York City-based digital strategy firm serving financial advisors. “We started advisorCONNECT to bring the power of the Internet directly to financial advisors” says Jimmy Lyons, co-founder and former member … Continue reading “AdvisorCONNECT Secures $40,000 Seed Funding”
Startups and “The Future of Informing”: Q&A with Matter’s Corey Ford
Don’t let it be said that the media industry is anti-innovation. Journalism schools sponsor hard-hitting studies saying news organizations must reinvent themselves to survive. A leaked innovation report from the New York Times shows that the venerable paper is serious about doing exactly that, even if it’s still struggling to figure out how. And KQED, … Continue reading “Startups and “The Future of Informing”: Q&A with Matter’s Corey Ford”
Next Class of NYU Summer Launchpad Accelerator to Start Monday
The semester may be over, but some student entrepreneurs at New York University are about to head back to class. A 10-week summer accelerator for recent grads of NYU kicks off Monday with its second batch of young startups. There are more cross-disciplinary groups this time around, says Frank Rimalovski, executive director of the NYU … Continue reading “Next Class of NYU Summer Launchpad Accelerator to Start Monday”
Rodin Moves From Seedling to Neurology Startup With $12.9M Series A
Rodin Therapeutics started up last year with a plan to treat neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s by enhancing cognition, rather than trying to wipe out the plaques that build up in the brain. Roughly a year later, the Cambridge, MA-based startup has come far enough to warrant a big round of venture dollars. Rodin is announcing … Continue reading “Rodin Moves From Seedling to Neurology Startup With $12.9M Series A”
Bindo Receives $1,800,000 Seed Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=29d972d9-33e8-4651-b1a2-a810e172a508 Date 5/29/2014 Company Name Bindo Mailing Address 154 Grand St. New York, NY 10013 USA Company Description Bindo’s Simple Scan Technology makes inventory manamagent and setup so much easier. Get started in less than 1 hour, and say goodbye to manual input! Website http://www.bindo.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $1,800,000 … Continue reading “Bindo Receives $1,800,000 Seed Funding Round”
UP Global Hires Enrique Godreau III For Its New York Expansion
The folks at UP Global are busy this week at a summit in Las Vegas, but that has not kept them from announcing a notable hiring. Enrique Godreau III was named a senior vice president with the organization, which runs programs to mentor and encourage entrepreneurs to build their ideas into businesses. Godreau will officially … Continue reading “UP Global Hires Enrique Godreau III For Its New York Expansion”
Prostate Cancer Screening: Seduction Of The Innocent
Many rare book collectors keep an eye out for an original copy of Seduction of the Innocent, a cause célèbre when it was published back in the 1950s by psychiatrist Fredric Wertham. The tome purported to show that the root cause of juvenile delinquency in the U.S. was comic books! Sensationalistic congressional hearings followed in … Continue reading “Prostate Cancer Screening: Seduction Of The Innocent”
MedCPU Lands $9,300,000 Series B Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=5a0cbc25-39ad-44c1-946b-26064aa9a766 Date 5/28/2014 Company Name MedCPU Mailing Address 100 Wall Street New York, NY 10005 USA Company Description MedCPU was created by physicians with over 17 years experience in introducing clinical decision support technologies into the high acuity clinical settings. We understand the pressures of today’s healthcare environment, and the deficiencies of … Continue reading “MedCPU Lands $9,300,000 Series B Funding”
Lua Technologies Lands $1,742,749 New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=830ee1ed-75b8-4bc5-8525-2ae297500674 Date 5/28/2014 Company Name Lua Technologies Mailing Address 900 Broadway New York, NY 10003 USA Company Description Lua is a young company bringing the best practices of the digital age to mobile workforces. Lua is the ancient Hawaiian martial art of coordination and communication during battle. Hawaiian chiefs believed that awareness … Continue reading “Lua Technologies Lands $1,742,749 New Financing Round”
Krossover Lands $3,000,000 New Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=7d10e7ef-1336-48ec-9a9b-78295e8879fc Date 5/28/2014 Company Name Krossover Mailing Address 148 W 24th Street 8th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA Company Description Krossover Intelligence is a New York City based technology company with a focus on the online video search industry. The company’s first vertical of choice is the sports world, with the … Continue reading “Krossover Lands $3,000,000 New Funding”
DemystData Secures $5,000,000 Series A Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=aab1da4f-e122-4cad-8e18-78467d0252ac Date 5/28/2014 Company Name DemystData Mailing Address 1115 Broadway Level 12 New York, NY 10010 USA Company Description At DemystData, we believe that data and analytical technology are essential to innovation within financial services, and key for the advancement of the goal of financial inclusion. Our mission is to unlock global … Continue reading “DemystData Secures $5,000,000 Series A Round”
Magnetic Acquires Cognitive Match for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=bea1c1d5-1551-44f6-b15f-e781c5b4b551 Date 5/28/2014 Company Name Cognitive Match Mailing Address 475 Park Avenue South 4th Floor New York, NY 10016 USA Company Description Cognitive Match was founded to connect targeting across display ads and onsite content. Website http://www.cognitivematch.com Transaction Type M&A Transaction Amount Undisclosed Transaction Round Proceeds Purposes M&A Terms Financial terms of … Continue reading “Magnetic Acquires Cognitive Match for Undisclosed Sum”
Interface Foundry Garners $18,000 Seed Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=fca8505b-ccf3-4c90-9342-5e2105bd2f84 Date 5/28/2014 Company Name Interface Foundry Mailing Address 75 Spring St. New York, NY 10012 USA Company Description Our app, “Locket” lets you browse and build secure, geo-fenced data bubbles in physical places and in specific times. There are too many unnecessary apps that create clutter, especially those you only use … Continue reading “Interface Foundry Garners $18,000 Seed Round”
Book&Table Receives $18,000 Seed Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=f03a63df-d098-4f6d-bd65-bb81ffb03d29 Date 5/28/2014 Company Name Book&Table Mailing Address Undisclosed Brooklyn, NY 11249 USA Company Description Book & Table is a platform that connects learners with qualified educators in a one-on-one setting through mastery-based courses. Website http://www.bookandtable.com Transaction Type Accelerator Transaction Amount $18,000 Transaction Round Seed Proceeds Purposes The company will use the … Continue reading “Book&Table Receives $18,000 Seed Financing Round”
Mass Mosaic Garners $18,000 Seed Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b23594dc-1fca-45fc-8126-eb80aa55049d Date 5/28/2014 Company Name Mass Mosaic Mailing Address Undisclosed Kingston, NY 12401 USA Company Description Mass Mosaic is a world catalog of wants and haves. Anyone can add and exchange. Our mission is to make exchange as effective and enjoyable for you as possible! Get involved on our forums. Website http://www.massmosaic.com … Continue reading “Mass Mosaic Garners $18,000 Seed Financing”
East Coast Biotech Roundup: Bristol, PTC, Ophthotech, & More
More immuno-oncology dealmaking ahead of the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting, more activity on the biotech IPO front, and some big stock movers on the East Coast this week. Those stories below. —Another week, another couple of immuno-oncology deals for New York-based Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: [[ticker:BMY]]). The company announced plans to pay South … Continue reading “East Coast Biotech Roundup: Bristol, PTC, Ophthotech, & More”
Navigating JOBS, Wrangling Investors: A Biotech CFO Roundtable
In biotech, the visionary scientists and serial entrepreneurs often—arguably too often—get described as “rock stars.” The financial guys… well, not so much. But in a business where cash is constantly burned at the altar of R&D, and financial engineering can be as prized a skill as drug hunting, the CFOs perhaps deserve more time in … Continue reading “Navigating JOBS, Wrangling Investors: A Biotech CFO Roundtable”
Teachers Pay Teachers Garners New Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=0f81cbe2-72eb-468d-9dab-c799e0db5332 Date 5/27/2014 Company Name Teachers Pay Teachers Mailing Address Undisclosed New York, NY 10017 USA Company Description TeachersPayTeachers is an open marketplace where teachers buy/sell/share original lesson plans and other teaching resources. Launched in 2006, it now has over 3,000,000 registered users and 8 figure annual sales. Website http://www.teacherspayteachers.com Transaction Type … Continue reading “Teachers Pay Teachers Garners New Financing Round”
NotaryAct Garners Series A Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=c8dbf5b8-1402-4413-923a-0fd79ed56eba Date 5/27/2014 Company Name NotaryAct Mailing Address Undisclosed Valley Stream, NY 11581 USA Company Description The company provides a mobile cloud-based notary journal application Website http://www.notaryact.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount Undisclosed Transaction Round Series A Proceeds Purposes The company intends to use the funds to increase the availability of … Continue reading “NotaryAct Garners Series A Funding Round”
The Lighter Side, and a Touch of Shadow, in New York’s Tech Scene
[Corrected 5/25/14 6:30 pm, See below.] It has been a celebratory few days here as another Internet Week New York fades into memory. Mayor Bill de Blasio essentially asked local innovators to collaborate with his administration to further the city’s growth. And there was plenty of revelry among the who’s who of New York techies. … Continue reading “The Lighter Side, and a Touch of Shadow, in New York’s Tech Scene”
EU Reverses Course on PTC Drug, Shares Boom
PTC Therapeutics got an unexpected jolt this morning as European regulators reversed course and recommended approval of its Duchenne Muscular dystrophy drug, ataluren (Translarna). South Plainfield, NJ-based PTC (NASDAQ: [[ticker:PTCT]]) said this morning that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP)—an advisory panel of the European Medicines Agency (EMA)—has recommended conditional approval of … Continue reading “EU Reverses Course on PTC Drug, Shares Boom”
Cord Cutting: How to Get High-Speed Internet Service Without Cable
[Updated article for 2017 is here, 10/25/17.] Last fall I wrote a column called Please, Keep Paying $80 a Month for Cable So I Can Enjoy Cheap TV. The article was addressed to folks who complain about the exorbitant fees they’re paying to Comcast or AT&T for premium cable bundles. Adopting a cheeky, sarcastic tone—which … Continue reading “Cord Cutting: How to Get High-Speed Internet Service Without Cable”