With so much going on in the city’s thriving ecosystem, it is easy to miss some of the happenings in the space. We keep you abreast of a few of things that you may have missed in NYC Tech News for the week ending 10/13 including the NYC startup fundings, NYC startup exits, and NYC Tech events including news for Fakespot, Datalogue, June.ai, […]
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 10/13/18
Notable startup fundings for the week ending 10/13/18 featuring funding details for Demisto, G2 Crowd, Blockfolio, Netlify, Snowflake Computing, Allbirds, and Egnyte.
Handy Acquired by the Parent Company of Angie’s List
Handy, the booking platform for household service providers likes maids, handymen, plumbers, etc has been acquired by ANGI Home Services, the publicly-traded parent company to Angie’s List. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
NYC Startup Alma Redesigns a Troubled Industry for the Modern Age
The mental health crisis is reaching a tipping point. One in five US adults has a mental health condition, which is exacerbated by uneven access to mental health services. There’s been a 30% increase in suicide rates between 1996 and 2016, and a 130% increase in depression rates for young adults between 2005 and 2014. […]
3 Things Every Startup Cofounder Should Keep in Mind
Make sure the dynamic you have established works for you and for the business.
Where We Are Investing Now: Immersive Storytelling
Content, and the marketing tools and analytics that support its business models was one of our earliest areas of investment focus. That seemed natural. We had domain expertise, great contacts, and strong reputations. But, perversely, our deep involvement actually led to quick, radical shifts in our views here.
June.ai Raises $1.5M to Redefine How You Interact With Email
What’s the first thing you check when you wake up in the morning and pick up your smartphone? Most likely you check your email right away like billions on the planet. But could there be a better way to engage with your email? There is and it is being developed by the AI-powered digital communications […]
The AlleyWatch NYC Startup Daily Funding Report: 10/11/18
The latest venture capital, seed, and angel deals for NYC startups for 10/11/18 featuring funding details for June.ai and Coord.
Rules for Scaling Successfully to Help Your Business Grow in the Right Direction
From developing an inclusive culture to delegating efficiently, follow best practices for scaling up without losing sight of yourself or your business.
How Tech Companies Can Lead Climate Smart Sustainable Development
In today’s era of STEM skills shortages and the brutal “war for talent,” employers are looking for ways to stand apart from their hiring competitors. The young, entrepreneurial, tech workforce wants to make an impact, and a great place for employers to start is on climate action…
10 Ways Entrepreneurs Find Money To Start A Business
One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” I always answer that there isn’t any magic, and contrary to the popular myth, nobody is waiting in the wings to throw money at you, just because you have a new […]