After spending the past six years scavenging for lab equipment and operating on a shoestring, San Diego’s Crinetics Pharmaceuticals has finally landed its first round of institutional funding. The startup, which is developing new oral drugs for treating an array of endocrine disorders, said today it has raised a $40 million Series A financing led … Continue reading “Crinetics Pharma Raises $40M in Comeback for Ex-Neurocrine Bio Team”
Still Eyeing Baxalta, Shire Pulls Trigger on $6.5B Dyax Buyout
With biotech stocks well off their highs, it was only a matter of time until someone pulled the trigger on a big buyout. That someone has turned out to be Shire, which just agreed to buy Dyax of Burlington, MA, in a deal worth as much as $6.5 billion. Shire (NYSE: [[ticker:SHPG]]), the rare disease … Continue reading “Still Eyeing Baxalta, Shire Pulls Trigger on $6.5B Dyax Buyout”
Bought By Utah Rival Tute, Former Genomics High Flyer Knome Bows Out
After eight years, more than $20 million raised, and a handful of different business plans, genomics firm Knome has been acquired by tiny Tute Genomics of Provo, UT, for what appears to be a substantial loss. The parties are not disclosing the purchase price, but it’s likely to be a fraction of what Knome investors … Continue reading “Bought By Utah Rival Tute, Former Genomics High Flyer Knome Bows Out”
The Network Is the VC: CommonAngels Is Now Converge Venture Partners
Silicon Valley legend John Gage is said to have coined the phrase, “The network is the computer.” He was talking about combining connected systems into one computing resource, and the line would become Sun Microsystems’ slogan. Fast forward 30 years and the idea still holds true—think cloud computing, the Internet, and social media. What’s more, … Continue reading “The Network Is the VC: CommonAngels Is Now Converge Venture Partners”
Confer Snags $17M as Endpoint Security Competition Stiffens
As software breaches multiply, cybersecurity companies are parrying with more comprehensive offerings—and a lot more money—to fight hackers. Boston-based Confer is trying to make a splash in the cybersecurity industry, and it got a boost today with $17 million in a Series B funding round led by Foundation Capital, with participation from earlier investors Matrix … Continue reading “Confer Snags $17M as Endpoint Security Competition Stiffens”
What’s Next for Storage?
The evolution of business technology is constant, but not uniform. Sometimes the changes are revolutionary, such as the word processor replacing the typewriter or the 1991 debut of the World Wide Web. Other changes are iterative, such as new versions of word processing software or Web browsers. After decades of only experiencing iterative changes, the … Continue reading “What’s Next for Storage?”
ClearSky Captures $27M as Enterprise Tech Investments Soar
Here’s the tech infrastructure landscape in one deal. It’s got everything: a hot startup, venture firms and a big company clamoring to invest, and a technical approach that combines data storage and networking. Boston-based ClearSky Data has raised $27 million in Series B funding, led by Polaris Partners. The round includes a strategic investment from … Continue reading “ClearSky Captures $27M as Enterprise Tech Investments Soar”
Handy Receives $50,000,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=5b5f514e-484f-43fb-ab1e-7231d9847920 Date 11/2/2015 Company Name Handy Technologies Mailing Address PO Box #1122, New York, NY 10159 Company Description Handy is quite simply the easiest way to get stuff done around the house. Within a couple of minutes, you can book a pre-approved cleaner or handyman for whatever time you like. All you … Continue reading “Handy Receives $50,000,000 New Financing”
Confer Lands $17,000,000 Series B Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=53ac1c6a-042f-4497-a343-e388331682b6 Date 11/2/2015 Company Name Confer Mailing Address 344 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 USA Company Description Confer secures laptops, servers and mobile devices against advanced persistent threats (APTs). Website http://www.confer.net Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $17,000,000 Transaction Round Series B Proceeds Purposes The investment allows Confer to continue its rapid … Continue reading “Confer Lands $17,000,000 Series B Funding”
ClearSky Data Lands $27,000,000 Series B Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=93ba1c36-0044-4723-8143-f59321e1a901 Date 11/2/2015 Company Name ClearSky Data Mailing Address 99 High Street Boston, MA 02110 USA Company Description The company is developing as-yet unspecified data technologies. Website Undisclosed Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $27,000,000 Transaction Round Series B Proceeds Purposes ClearSky will use to grow its sales, marketing and operations organizations, … Continue reading “ClearSky Data Lands $27,000,000 Series B Funding”
Monclarity Lands $5,000,000 Seed Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=9b54bc61-7afd-4e64-8cc0-93bac9b65d51 Date 11/2/2015 Company Name Monclarity Mailing Address 500 Airport Boulevard Burlingame, CA 94010 USA Company Description We are what we think. Your mind is your most important asset, essential to your success in life. It is also the most complex aspect of your being and the one most amenable to change. … Continue reading “Monclarity Lands $5,000,000 Seed Funding”
VisiQuate Secures $1,124,801 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=2097b750-6d10-4af1-bc39-a82be65489ac Date 11/2/2015 Company Name VisiQuate Mailing Address 500 Bicentennial Way Santa Rosa, CA 95403 USA Company Description We have created a variety of solutions that take advantage of our deep industry experience in healthcare and energy, and are focused on improving financial and operational outcomes in highly specific areas like denied … Continue reading “VisiQuate Secures $1,124,801 New Funding Round”
Sprinklr Acquires Booshaka for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=fd5d9306-2ae7-4243-9b7a-e592c739e902 Date 11/2/2015 Company Name Booshaka Mailing Address 626 Jefferson Ave Redwood City, CA 94063 USA Company Description Booshaka is the leading word of mouth marketing platform for the social web. Website http://www.booshaka.com Transaction Type M&A Transaction Amount Undisclosed Transaction Round Proceeds Purposes M&A Terms Financial terms of the transaction were not … Continue reading “Sprinklr Acquires Booshaka for Undisclosed Sum”
Knewton Lands $42,250,017 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=4106a0a0-be1f-42a8-8dc3-9f5a9b632577 Date 11/2/2015 Company Name Knewton Mailing Address 100 5th Avenue New York, NY 10011 USA Company Description Knewton has developed the industry’s most powerful adaptive learning engine, customizing educational content to meet the needs of each student. Website http://www.knewton.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $42,250,017 Transaction Round Undisclosed Proceeds Purposes … Continue reading “Knewton Lands $42,250,017 New Funding Round”
Bristol-Meyers Squibb Acquires Cardioxyl Pharmaceuticals for $2,075,000,000
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=50a03547-6f0e-4609-bb65-0f58781fdcaf Date 11/2/2015 Company Name Cardioxyl Pharmaceuticals Mailing Address 1450 Raleigh Road Chapel Hill, NC 27517 USA Company Description Cardioxyl Pharmaceuticals’ mission is the discovery and development of newclasses of safe and effective therapeutic agents for the treatment ofcardiovascular disease. Cardioxyl’s initial program is a novel medication forthe treatment of acute decompensated … Continue reading “Bristol-Meyers Squibb Acquires Cardioxyl Pharmaceuticals for $2,075,000,000”
UXTesting Receives $118,000 Seed Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=25cfcac2-e735-4505-a914-8e0e41bc71ad Date 11/2/2015 Company Name UXTesting Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94103 USA Company Description Heatmaps of every page view helps you intuitively “see” where users go and touch. This feature gives you the chance to review the overall design of your app/website. Very often, there are areas users instinctively tap … Continue reading “UXTesting Receives $118,000 Seed Round”
HelpSocial Secures $118,000 Seed Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=9b6272dc-dfcf-4509-8446-69a426c07b10 Date 11/2/2015 Company Name HelpSocial Mailing Address 110 E. Houston St. 7th Floor San Antonio, TX 78205 USA Company Description We started years ago as employees at Rackspace Hosting. We wanted a tool that could help us serve our customers in social media but the available options were too limited. The … Continue reading “HelpSocial Secures $118,000 Seed Funding Round”
Slash Sensei Lands $118,000 Seed Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=e2ad7c04-f1e4-4912-9048-85cbb24cbac5 Date 11/2/2015 Company Name Slash Sensei Mailing Address 110 E Houston 7th floor San Antonio, TX 78205 USA Company Description SlashSensei, is a self-paced, & 100% hands-on Training-as-a-Service (TaaS) platform that utilizes an AI Training Bot to provide realtime guidance for users as they walk through the course material. Website http://www.slashsensei.com … Continue reading “Slash Sensei Lands $118,000 Seed Funding”
HuBoard Garners $118,000 Seed Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=0bd91031-6b5d-434e-8252-a1ea81998ee9 Date 11/2/2015 Company Name HuBoard Mailing Address Undisclosed Austin, TX 73301 USA Company Description HuBoard is GitHub issues made awesome. A simple, lightweight project management tool that lets teams focus on what’s important. HuBoard is built from the ground up using the GitHub public API. HuBoard issues are GitHub issues, you … Continue reading “HuBoard Garners $118,000 Seed Funding”
Popily Obtains $118,000 Seed Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=98d7bcb4-ea07-4107-9434-a8162d8a2c1c Date 11/2/2015 Company Name Popily Mailing Address Undisclosed Austin, TX 45212 USA Company Description All data has stories to tell. Explore your data in minutes and discover the insights you need simply and quickly — no code, no statistics, no spreadsheet wrangling. Popily is for everyone. It’s easy, fun, and a … Continue reading “Popily Obtains $118,000 Seed Funding Round”
Clyp Receives $118,000 Seed Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=dbf7485b-2001-40c1-b37e-d50f0d6db6e2 Date 11/2/2015 Company Name Clyp Mailing Address Undisclosed Austin, TX 78701 USA Company Description Introducing the easiest way to share audio. Record or upload your favorite sounds and we give you a short link to share with your friends. Website http://www.clyp.it Transaction Type Accelerator Transaction Amount $118,000 Transaction Round Seed Proceeds … Continue reading “Clyp Receives $118,000 Seed Round”
Qualcomm Ends Techstars Robotics Accelerator, Looks for Alternatives
[Updated 11/2/15 1:20 pm. See last three paragraphs below.] Qualcomm (NASDAQ: [[ticker:QCOM]]) has ended its partnership with Techstars, less than two months after graduating the inaugural class of 10 startups from the Qualcomm Robotics Accelerator, powered by Techstars. The San Diego wireless giant had indicated the program would continue for three years. The decision to … Continue reading “Qualcomm Ends Techstars Robotics Accelerator, Looks for Alternatives”
At Long Last, SEC Provides Final Equity Crowdfunding Rules
[Corrected 11/2/15, 12:30 pm. See below.] Mom and Pop, you can now buy shares in the bakery down the street, or in your son’s girlfriend’s sister’s tech startup. That, in effect, was the message the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sent today, voting to give retail investors the right to buy shares in tiny private … Continue reading “At Long Last, SEC Provides Final Equity Crowdfunding Rules”
Responding to the Crowd: SXSW to Host Summit on Online Harassment
South By Southwest Interactive Festival director Hugh Forrest said Friday the organization “made a mistake” canceling two panels related to the online and gaming environment, saying doing so “sent an unintended message that SXSW not only tolerates online harassment but condones it.” Instead, Forrest said SXSW will host a daylong summit March 12, which will … Continue reading “Responding to the Crowd: SXSW to Host Summit on Online Harassment”
Walshpreneur Fair
Walsh College’s LaunchPad celebrates its fifth anniversary with this event, which also highlights startups that have gone through the LaunchPad program. Jack Aronson of Garden Fresh Salsa will be on hand to tell the story of how he turned a five-gallon bucket of homemade salsa into a multi-million-dollar business that was recently acquired by Campbell … Continue reading “Walshpreneur Fair”
Innovate Ypsilanti Downtown Office Space Tour
Hosted by Ann Arbor SPARK and the Ypsilanti Commercial Space Team, this event features networking and tours of available commercial spaces that are move-in ready in downtown Ypsilanti. The tour, which starts at Back Office Studio on 13 N. Washington, will also include information about incentives and programs available for companies looking to locate in Ypsilanti. Click … Continue reading “Innovate Ypsilanti Downtown Office Space Tour”
Austin’s TrendKite Raises $10.7M to Support PR Software Development
For Erik Huddleston, organic media mentions are like the dark matter of the marketing universe. “Every corner of marketing has a robust (software) stack but PR doesn’t,” says Huddleston, CEO of Austin, TX-based TrendKite, which makes public-relations software. “Because there is no robust execution and analytics software, it’s been hard to quantify the impact that … Continue reading “Austin’s TrendKite Raises $10.7M to Support PR Software Development”
Greentown Labs Grows, Wants to Make Somerville a Global Cleantech Hub
In recent years, Boston’s neighbor to the northwest, Somerville, MA, has become increasingly known for its influx of young professionals, artists, and hipsters. If Greentown Labs has its way, the city will become synonymous with cleantech, too. Greentown, the Somerville incubator for cleantech startups and research and development teams from large companies, yesterday announced an … Continue reading “Greentown Labs Grows, Wants to Make Somerville a Global Cleantech Hub”
Akadeum Aims to Disrupt Cell-Sorting Technology with Microbubbles
Akadeum Life Sciences is doing something that most biotechs don’t, says CEO Brandon McNaugton: practicing the lean startup method, which puts a heavy focus on customer discovery and feedback. It was this process of talking to customers that inspired Ann Arbor, MI-based Akadeum to develop the Application Discovery Program, a tool it uses to help … Continue reading “Akadeum Aims to Disrupt Cell-Sorting Technology with Microbubbles”
West Coast Biotech Roundup: Arena, Frazier, Kura, and Theranos
Palo Alto, CA-based Theranos continued its counter-offensive this week, as the private medical laboratory services company sought to rebut questions The Wall Street Journal has raised about the accuracy and reliability of its diagnostic technology. After appearing last week at the Wall Street Journal Digital Live conference in Laguna Beach, CA, Theranos chairwoman and CEO … Continue reading “West Coast Biotech Roundup: Arena, Frazier, Kura, and Theranos”
Umbra Obtains $3,400,000 Series A Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=34192b60-a9ea-4efb-824d-32d2aa26e2ab Date 10/30/2015 Company Name Umbra Mailing Address 130 Nickerson Seattle , WA 98109 USA Company Description Umbra’s new technology is built upon the company’s existing 3D visibility solution which increases rendering performance of applications by processing only the content that is visible to the user. The current software has been successfully … Continue reading “Umbra Obtains $3,400,000 Series A Funding Round”
SignalSense Receives $4,500,000 Seed Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=fd1c1360-01a6-42dc-84e6-d272e5135da2 Date 10/30/2015 Company Name SignalSense Mailing Address 1501 4th Ave. Seattle, WA 98101 USA Company Description SignalSense fundamentally believes in the need for a new approach to information security. It’s clear that existing practices are not working, and the consequences of security breaches for businesses and society at large are enormous … Continue reading “SignalSense Receives $4,500,000 Seed Financing”
Aira.IO Secures $790,000 Seed Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=1b17f7f6-74fc-4b84-81d1-6c288ab3c1d9 Date 10/30/2015 Company Name Aira.IO Mailing Address 4225 Executive Square La Jolla, CA 92037 USA Company Description Aira’s goal is to develop leading technology and services that help remove remaining barriers for the visually impaired, expanding their possibilities to live with greater confidence and independence. Website http://www.aira.io Transaction Type Venture Equity … Continue reading “Aira.IO Secures $790,000 Seed Round”
Edtwist Secures Seed Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=53a1c25d-892c-4788-b7f6-912145ed336f Date 10/30/2015 Company Name Edtwist Mailing Address Undisclosed Los Angeles, CA 94103 USA Company Description edtwist is a collaborative research platform that enables both knowledge networks such as libraries, schools and NGOs as well as individuals, by providing a simplified research tool containing quality content, curation, and co-creation tools to grow … Continue reading “Edtwist Secures Seed Funding”
Filld Lands $3,250,000 Seed Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=0a489f11-0ea3-4a2f-a40c-ae5df84e28d8 Date 10/30/2015 Company Name Filld Mailing Address 555 Bryant Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 USA Company Description Tap a button, get Filld. Believe it or not, it actually is that easy. With Filld, you pay the local average price of gas, plus a small delivery fee. It doesn’t get any better … Continue reading “Filld Lands $3,250,000 Seed Funding Round”
Sochat Receives $2,000,000 Seed Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=8aa25023-4a90-4bf7-97e4-b69eaca444c5 Date 10/30/2015 Company Name Sochat Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94103 USA Company Description Sochat allows people to connect with friends anywhere via username search, real name search, Facebook friend matching, and phone number matching. Website http://www.sochat.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $2,000,000 Transaction Round Seed Proceeds Purposes Proceeds … Continue reading “Sochat Receives $2,000,000 Seed Financing Round”
Tradiv Receives $1,000,000 Seed Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=2a2b5df8-451a-41b0-ab86-703635b6f1d7 Date 10/30/2015 Company Name Tradiv Mailing Address 2260 Baseline Road Boulder, CO 80302 USA Company Description Our online marketplace connects cultivators, infused product manufacturers, and dispensaries. Tradiv’s mission is to make wholesale cannabis trade efficient, easy, and secure. Website http://www.tradiv.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $1,000,000 Transaction Round Seed Proceeds … Continue reading “Tradiv Receives $1,000,000 Seed Financing Round”
TrendKite Secures $10,700,000 Series C Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b57b39a2-71e7-402b-8c1f-27d76e872444 Date 10/30/2015 Company Name TrendKite Mailing Address 800 Brazos St. Austin, TX 78701 USA Company Description TrendKite is an Austin, Texas based company that was founded in 2012 with the mission to help organizations better understand what the world thinks of them and react accordingly. Website http://www.trendkite.com Transaction Type Venture Equity … Continue reading “TrendKite Secures $10,700,000 Series C Financing Round”
ConcertWith.me Obtains Seed Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=ba84530e-64ef-423e-ad15-2680b35da118 Date 10/30/2015 Company Name ConcertWith.me Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94103 USA Company Description ConcertWith.Me helps concert lovers to watch any of their favorite band performing live online for free or gat the ticket and visit a real concert. We have a global data base of concert announcements and setlists+lineups … Continue reading “ConcertWith.me Obtains Seed Financing”
VillageDefense Secures Seed Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=de6a6994-8a8d-4e90-bdfc-3e202dc6ef0f Date 10/30/2015 Company Name VillageDefense Mailing Address 814 Mission St. San Francisco, CA 94103 USA Company Description Hear about criminal activity as it’s happening via SMS or phone call. Not hours later, days later, or never at all. We’re the no-nonsense platform that connects you to your neighbors. Only highly relevant, … Continue reading “VillageDefense Secures Seed Financing”
Growbot Secures Seed Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=6b8fd28e-d149-4cf4-800e-6cd41782b823 Date 10/30/2015 Company Name Growbot Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94103 USA Company Description Outbound sales. 5 minutes a day. In one place. The first and only all-in-one outbound sales automation platform. Website http://www.growbots.com Transaction Type Accelerator Transaction Amount Undisclosed Transaction Round Seed Proceeds Purposes The company will use the … Continue reading “Growbot Secures Seed Funding”
AutoLotto Garners Seed Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=60ae6a5d-d27f-4862-b971-72c0cda49b25 Date 10/30/2015 Company Name AutoLotto Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94103 USA Company Description Play your favorite lottery with a tap. AutoLotto is the best way to play the lottery. You never need to wait in line, deal with lost tickets, or check numbers again. Website http://www.autolotto.com Transaction Type Accelerator … Continue reading “AutoLotto Garners Seed Round”
Kudobuzz Obtains Seed Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=2c8cf098-8fc9-4325-b1ae-73509e3144c6 Date 10/30/2015 Company Name Kudobuzz Mailing Address Undisclosed San Francisco, CA 94103 USA Company Description Kudobuzz is a content marketing Saas solution that helps SMBs generate authentic social reviews to build customer trust and increase sales in 5 key ways. Website http://www3.kudobuzz.com Transaction Type Accelerator Transaction Amount Undisclosed Transaction Round Seed … Continue reading “Kudobuzz Obtains Seed Round”
Lab Sensor Solutions Garners Seed Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=c2551def-7a19-4a8d-b24a-b6bc8fa0277a Date 10/30/2015 Company Name Lab Sensor Solutions Mailing Address 831 Jefferson Avenue Redwood City, CA 94063 USA Company Description Lab Sensor Solutions was formed at the beginning of 2014 to develop a mobile sensor platform that provides real time sensor data through the ubiquitous cellular network. The company’s first product, T-Tracks™, … Continue reading “Lab Sensor Solutions Garners Seed Round”
MonkeyLearn Receives Seed Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=e1073278-93b4-43ac-b9a9-bf4c0d50057d Date 10/30/2015 Company Name MonkeyLearn Mailing Address 814 Mission Street 6th Floor San Francisco, CA 94103 USA Company Description MonkeyLearn is one of the most innovative and compelling platforms I’ve used. I’ve also loved working with MonkeyLearn’s team – their amiable, supportive, and relentless willingness to help me build great products … Continue reading “MonkeyLearn Receives Seed Financing Round”
TruckTrack Lands Seed Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=3749b501-77fc-4bcb-a8ee-e2c48bdcbe27 Date 10/30/2015 Company Name TruckTrack Mailing Address 814 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94103 USA Company Description Track your mileage so you’ll get paid as you deserve. Have a seamless communication with the back office without phone calls or SMSs. Manage your whole fleet, keep track of all expenses and maintenance … Continue reading “TruckTrack Lands Seed Financing Round”
Join Us Friday at Seattle 2035 to Talk About the Future
Seattle 2035, Xconomy’s exploration of the Seattle area’s long-term future, kicks off tomorrow morning at Northeastern University’s South Lake Union campus. There’s still time to grab a ticket to this day-long conversation with the leading innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors building the technologies and businesses that could become pillars of our region’s innovation economy in … Continue reading “Join Us Friday at Seattle 2035 to Talk About the Future”
In Good Times, Tech Talent Flows From Big to Small Companies
Every so often, the need for talent in tech startups seems to reach a critical point. Competition for good developers and business people is always fierce, but now is prime time for a snapshot of where things stand—and one of the big trends is executives moving from established companies to younger upstarts. It’s not a … Continue reading “In Good Times, Tech Talent Flows From Big to Small Companies”
DraftKings CEO Endorses Boston Consumer Tech at MassChallenge Awards
The CEO of DraftKings, one of Boston’s fastest-growing and most controversial startups, used his speech at last night’s MassChallenge awards ceremony to endorse the Bay State’s capacity to build great consumer tech companies. It’s been a tumultuous few weeks for Jason Robins and his staff, who have faced legal and regulatory questions about their daily … Continue reading “DraftKings CEO Endorses Boston Consumer Tech at MassChallenge Awards”
Fred Wilson, Others Discuss On-Demand Economy Growing Beyond Uber
Has the world irrevocably been changed by the on-demand and gig economy? Wednesday night at Work Market’s headquarters in New York, venture capitalist Fred Wilson, co-founder of Union Square Ventures, Bradley Tusk, founder of Tusk Holdings, and André Dua, director at McKinsey & Co., discussed how the workforce, business models, and drivers of the economy … Continue reading “Fred Wilson, Others Discuss On-Demand Economy Growing Beyond Uber”