Want to hire a drone but now sure how the shot will look? This startup solves this challenge with its AR solution and drone marketplace.
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Meetup Divested by WeWork For a Fraction of What it Paid
The Wework fire sale continues…
Kallyope Raises Another $112M to Map Out the Gut-Brain Axis to Develop Therapies to Combat Obesity
Backed by Bill Gates, Kallyope is mapping out the connection between the gut and the brain to combat obesity.
BackboneAI Raises $4.7M to Help Companies to Support Intercompany Data Flows
Many companies are focused on addressing intercompany data transfers; however, large enterprises still overwhelmingly rely on emails, phone calls, and EDI’s to transfer important data between two companies. BackboneAI transforms how businesses exchange data through its proprietary technology that increases the efficiency of intercompany data processes by introducing automation. BackboneAI’s platform is layered on top […]
Teachable Acquired by Hotmart as the Online Class Market Consolidates
Teachable, the edtech platform that allows anyone to affordably create and sell online courses, has been acquired by Hotmart, a global platform for online courses. Terms of the transactions were not disclosed but sources close to the transaction have indicated that the transaction amount was approximately $250M. Founded in 2016 by Ankur Nagpal and Conrad Wadowski, […]
What if the Founder’s Personality is a Startup’s Liability?
What do we do if we suspect our own personalities might be a problem in our startup? How do we know if it’s even something to dig into? And if we do find out we’re the problem, what do we do about it?
Cat Person Launches out of Harry’s Labs to be the Most Trusted Brand for Cat Owners
We are on mission to redefine what it means to be a “cat person” and fill a major gap in the $75B+ pet market. Our cat person is, first and foremost, someone who cares tremendously for their cat – they see them as a member of their family – and they want to give their cat the best nutrition when it comes to food. Our cat person is also someone who cares about how their products work, both for their cats as well as themselves. And, people who are frankly frustrated with the confusing experience today of having to shop at multiple places for their cat’s essential needs. They want to care for their cat but just need a more convenient experience and way to do that.
Monaeo Acquired by Topia to Bring Travel Compliance to its Talent Mobility Platform
Monaeo, a SaaS platform that manages business travel compliance from a tax and payroll perspective, has been acquired by SF-based Topia. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “Topia’s track record of innovation, deep understanding of the enterprise mobility market, and a world-class management team made this an ideal opportunity for us to take […]
Opportunities in 2020 and beyond: APIs, Genomics, Communities, Video and good old SaaS
2048 Ventures Managing Partner Alex Iskold shares some insights into what he is looking at from an investment standpoint in 2020 and beyond.
10 Strategies For Attracting Investors That Will Fail
Knowing what not to do is just as important as knowing what to do when it comes to raising investment for your startup.
fuboTV Acquired by FaceBank Group
fuboTV, the live-TV streaming platform, has agreed to be acquired by publicly-traded FaceBank Group, the character-based virtual entertainment company. Terms of the transactions were not disclosed but fuboTV will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of FaceBank Group after the transaction closes. “The business combination of FaceBank Group and fuboTV accelerates our ability to build a category-defining […]