According to data from our friends at Crunchbase, there were 409 acquisitions of New York companies in 2018, up from 354 in 2017. Today, I shine a spotlight on 25 of these notable transactions involving NYC startups that were acquired in during 2018. I have included the acquiree, the acquirer, transaction amount (when available), as well […]
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NYC Hiring Startup Vettery Acquired by Addeco Group
Vettery, the online technology hiring platform, has been acquired by Swiss staffing firm Addeco. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. “The Adecco Group, with its clear commitment to digital transformation, is a natural strategic partner for us. Leveraging Adecco’s extensive enterprise client relationships, data and recruitment industry expertise will allow Vettery to further accelerate […]
Centzy Raises $1.6M in Seed Funding
So where do you go if you need a quick wash and blow dry in Washington? A haircut in Houston? A massage in Manhattan or to get a backrub in Boston for beans? Good question! 90% of local services’ prices are currently not posted online anywhere, so it’s difficult to find and compare everyday local […]