After a long period of speculation, it has been confirmed that AT&T has acquired adtech pioneer AppNexus. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed but sources with knowledge of the transaction have indicated the value of the transaction is approximately $1.6B. AppNexus primarily provides a sell-side platform (SSP) for publishers to monetize their […]
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#NYCtech Week in Review: 6/3/18-6/10/18
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 this week including the fundings, exits, and events. CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED IN NYC […]
The AlleyWatch NYC Startup Daily Funding Report: 6/4/18
Here are the latest venture capital, seed, and angel deals for NYC startups for 6/4/18. This page will be updated throughout the day to reflect any new fundings.
This NYC Startup Raised $9.5M to Drive Efficient Decision Making in Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate is a global industry that is worth more than a trillion dollars. Communication between people and tracking of projects are key drivers of profitability in an industry that operates on this scale. When communication breaks down, it results in serious issues that can cost millions. This is why Workframe was created. It’s […]
#NYCtech Week in Review: 12/24/17 – 12/30/17
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 this week including the fundings, exits, and events. CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED IN NYC […]
The AlleyWatch NYC Startup Daily Funding Report: 12/18/17
Here are the latest venture capital, seed, and angel deals for NYC startups for 12/18/17 including two previously undisclosed rounds that you will not find anywhere else. This page will be updated throughout the day to reflect any new fundings.
The 20 Largest NYC Startup Funding Rounds of 2014
This week, I take a look at the 20 companies that have raised the largest startup funding rounds in New York City this year using some data from our friends at Crunchbase. In addition to dollar amount, I have included industry, round, and investors in the round to further the analysis. As I know that […]
Dstillery Just Raised Their $24 Million Series C
Dstillery is a pioneer in marketing technology that provides the best cross-device audience targeting for brands. The company discovers new ways to create brand value for marketers by extracting signals from the complete customer journey and activating them across all screens. Which explains why the six year-old New York-based ad tech company just raised a […]
A New York VC Spotlight: Mike Brooks
Michael C. Brooks is a venture capital veteran with over 25 years’ experience under his belt. Highly decorated, highly active, and highly influential, Brooks is an expert in financial services and information technology investments, making him an asset to any entrepreneur. Armed with a MBA from the Harvard Business School, as well as a […]
A New York VC Spotlight: Nick Beim
In 2011, Nick Beim made Forbes Elite 8: Who to Watch for in Venture Capital. Beim became a venture capitalist in 2004 and by 2006, JBoss, a company he invested in, was sold to RedHat for $350 million. Beim led the initial venture investment in such companies as the Gilt Groupe, The Ladders, Intent Media […]
So How, Exactly, Does Venture Capital Work?
Well, who better to explain than two PhDs and the founder of a venture capital limited partnership? A fine analogy is made about the venture capital landscape: it’s like an ecosystem: all of the parts rely on one another for survival. General partners and limited partners “are in the business of selecting talent.” They […]