Pre-seed round will fuel startup as it launches markets, refines Beta product offering and hires talent. MIAMI - Valet (www.grabvalet.com), the first-of-its-kind, online concierge service that brings iconic restaurant experiences to its users, today announced a $500k pre-seed round led by Pareto Holdings. The funding round comes at a time when people are looking forward to … [Read more...] about Valet Raises Pre-Seed Round Led by Pareto Holdings to Create an On-Demand, White-Glove Concierge Delivery Service
Paystand Raises $50M Series C to Build the Future of Commercial Finance
Leader in B2B DeFi leverages blockchain to automate the entire cash cycle for mid-market and enterprise customers, making B2B payments cashless, feeless, and frictionless. SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. - Paystand, the blockchain-enabled payment network for business, today announced its $50 million Series C round of funding led by NewView Capital with participation from SoftBank’s … [Read more...] about Paystand Raises $50M Series C to Build the Future of Commercial Finance
YOOBIC Raises $50M Series C to Transform Workplace Experience for Frontline Employees
Digital workplace pioneer seeks to disrupt $12B market for frontline team performance solutions LONDON - YOOBIC, the all-in-one digital workplace for frontline teams, today announced closing a $50M Series C funding round led by Highland Europe, a growth-stage investment firm that backs software and consumer technology companies with sizable revenue growth and proven market … [Read more...] about YOOBIC Raises $50M Series C to Transform Workplace Experience for Frontline Employees
Phononic Raises $50 Million Growth Financing from Goldman Sachs Asset Management to Scale Global Adoption of Sustainable Solid-State Cooling Solutions
Financing Allows Phononic to Continue to Meet Explosive Market Opportunity for Sustainable Solutions in Cooling and Refrigeration DURHAM, N.C. & NEW YORK - To support the global demand for Sustainable innovations that address climate change, Phononic, a global leader in solid-state cooling and heating technology, today announced that it has secured a significant growth … [Read more...] about Phononic Raises $50 Million Growth Financing from Goldman Sachs Asset Management to Scale Global Adoption of Sustainable Solid-State Cooling Solutions
Lambda Raises $24.5M to Build GPU Cloud and Deep Learning Hardware
SAN FRANCISCO - Lambda, a leading provider of deep learning GPU cloud services and computing hardware, today announced that it has raised $24.5M in financing. Primary investors include 1517, Gradient Ventures, Bloomberg Beta, Razer, and Georges Harik. This financing round consists of a $15M Series A equity round and a $9.5M debt facility provided by Silicon Valley Bank. The … [Read more...] about Lambda Raises $24.5M to Build GPU Cloud and Deep Learning Hardware
Palantir Introduces Foundry for Builders: World-class software platform now available to early-stage companies
DENVER-Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) announced today the launch of Foundry for Builders, an initiative dedicated to supporting early-stage companies by providing them with the Palantir Foundry platform, helping support their growth. For Palantir, Foundry for Builders marks a continued expansion of its business beyond large organizations with complex data environments … [Read more...] about Palantir Introduces Foundry for Builders: World-class software platform now available to early-stage companies
Wunderflats Receives $21 Million in Growth Funding to Make It Easier for People to Access Housing in Europe
The financing round is led by new investor Verdane with broad participation from existing shareholders including PropTech1, Creathor, IBB Ventures and Axel Springer Digital Ventures BERLIN - Wunderflats, the leading platform for temporary furnished housing in Germany, announces a $21 million growth funding round to further pursue their vision to be Europe’s most … [Read more...] about Wunderflats Receives $21 Million in Growth Funding to Make It Easier for People to Access Housing in Europe
Stemson Therapeutics Secures $15M Series A Funding to Cure Hair Loss
DCVC Bio leads round advancing new breakthrough hair regeneration technology to help millions suffering the physical and mental effects of hair loss SAN DIEGO - Stemson Therapeutics announced today the closing of a DCVC Bio-led $15 million Series A financing to advance development of Stemson’s proprietary therapeutic solution to cure hair loss. Genoa Ventures, AbbVie … [Read more...] about Stemson Therapeutics Secures $15M Series A Funding to Cure Hair Loss
Teikametrics Raises $40M Series B to Expand AI-powered Optimization Platform for Sellers
SaaS pioneer will enhance AI-powered capabilities to reach more sellers across multiple marketplaces BOSTON - Teikametrics, the leading optimization platform for sellers on Amazon and Walmart, today announced the completion of a $40 million Series B round led by Intel Capital, one of the world’s top investors in AI technology. GoDaddy, the company that empowers everyday … [Read more...] about Teikametrics Raises $40M Series B to Expand AI-powered Optimization Platform for Sellers
XLerateHealth Selects 6 Healthcare Startups for 2021 Flint Accelerator Cohort
FLINT, Mich. - XLerateHealth (XLH), a nationally recognized healthcare accelerator headquartered in Louisville KY, today announced the selection of six startup companies to participate in its 2021 Flint cohort. This year’s program will be fully virtual following on last year’s success in light of COVID adaptations. XLH Flint is funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and … [Read more...] about XLerateHealth Selects 6 Healthcare Startups for 2021 Flint Accelerator Cohort
Techstars Collaborates With Filecoin to Launch Accelerator Program Incubating a New Wave of Web3 Startups
This accelerator will seed the blockchain ecosystem with startups using and building decentralized applications on the Filecoin and IPFS storage layer, fostering a new generation of Web3 startups. SEATTLE - Today, Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, announced a new accelerator program, the Filecoin Techstars Accelerator. The accelerator will be … [Read more...] about Techstars Collaborates With Filecoin to Launch Accelerator Program Incubating a New Wave of Web3 Startups
UK-based online marketplace OnBuy.com raises £35M
OnBuy raises £35M in impressive Series A+ funding round UK-based platform OnBuy.com sets its sights on unicorn status following successful raise BOURNEMOUTH, England - Today, UK-based online marketplace OnBuy.com has announced the closing of £35 million in series A+ funding through VC and strategic technology investors. Since its inception in 2016, OnBuy has … [Read more...] about UK-based online marketplace OnBuy.com raises £35M
Vistar Media Secures $30M Series B Investment from Lamar Advertising Company
Investment to fuel international expansion and product development across DSP, SSP and SaaS business lines NEW YORK - Vistar Media, the leading global provider of programmatic technology for digital out-of-home, today announced a Series B funding round of $30M from Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR). The investment reflects Lamar and Vistar’s belief that technology … [Read more...] about Vistar Media Secures $30M Series B Investment from Lamar Advertising Company
Three startup ideas: ad hoc API, ad hoc database, and ad hoc VPN
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Didomi Raises $40 Million in Series B Round
Company to expand its consent and preference management platform in Europe and the US PARIS - Didomi today announced its Series B round of $40 million USD led by Elephant and Breega. The Paris-based startup helps developers and companies manage their users’ consent and preferences across their online and off-line channels. This funding will allow Didomi to support strong … [Read more...] about Didomi Raises $40 Million in Series B Round
YC S21 Virtual Demo Day
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Estonia’s biggest unicorn yet
Wise valued at nearly £9bn after record London direct listing. Estonia's biggest unicorn yethttps://t.co/159RxN582o via @financialtimes— toomas hendrik ilves (@IlvesToomas) July 8, 2021 … [Read more...] about Estonia’s biggest unicorn yet
DN Capital Launches New $350m Fund to Shape Post-pandemic World
DN Capital, Early Backer of Auto1, Shazam and OLX, Launches New $350m Fund to Shape Post-pandemic World Fund V targets early-stage founders developing tech to boost global recovery Firm has a long record of backing startups before they become market leaders: Auto1 (FSE), Shazam (Apple), Endeca (Oracle), OLX (Naspers), MrSpex(MRX), Remitly, GoStudent, Jobandtalent, … [Read more...] about DN Capital Launches New $350m Fund to Shape Post-pandemic World
Long Beach Accelerator Welcomes Second Round of Entrepreneurs
LBA congratulates the inaugural cohort on its completion of the program and greets a new class LONG BEACH, Calif. - The Long Beach Accelerator (LBA) recently celebrated the graduation of its inaugural cohort, a class that has already produced fantastic early results. Further, LBA is proud to announce the kick-off of Cohort 2 with five new and exciting companies. LBA is a … [Read more...] about Long Beach Accelerator Welcomes Second Round of Entrepreneurs
Thrive Global Raises $80 Million Series C to Accelerate Hypergrowth and Impact
Thrive Global Series C co-led by Kleiner Perkins and Owl Ventures Round Also Includes Additional Investment From Existing Institutional Shareholders, Including IVP and JAZZ Venture Partners, and New Investment From Funds Managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management NEW YORK - Thrive Global, the behavior change technology company founded by Arianna Huffington, announced today … [Read more...] about Thrive Global Raises $80 Million Series C to Accelerate Hypergrowth and Impact