Gaza’s first startup accelerator has launched a campaign to ensure its survival, as the region rebuilds after this summer’s conflict with Israel. Gaza Sky Geeks (GSG), an offshoot of humanitarian group Mercy…
VISANOW raises $16.1m for online visa services
VISANOW, which provides online immigration services in the U.S., has raised $16.1 million in funding from General Catalyst Partners.
DogVacay grabs $25m Series B for pet sitting platform
Online pet care community DogVacay has raised $25 million in Series B funding, in a round led by OMERS Ventures with participation from GSV Capital and existing investors Science, First Round Capital, Benchmark, Foundation Capital, and DAG Ventures.
Door to Door Organics secures $25.2 million funding round
Door to Door Organics has raised $25.2 million in Series B funding led by Arlon Group.
Microsoft partners with Dropbox, Apple’s China vulnerability and Home Depot attack details
In a somewhat surprising move, Microsoft and Dropbox have partnered together to streamline the processes of editing and file sharing.
The Exit Report: Upland Software, Sapient Corp., Blackbird Technologies
Upland Software began trading on Nasdaq Thursday at $12 a share after raising $46 million in its IPO. But stock in the Austin, Texas.-based company ended up falling 19% to $9.75 by Thursday’s close.
Highspot closes $9.6m Series A round
Sales platform Highspot has closed a $9.6 million Series A financing round led by Madrona Venture Group.
Mobile banking platform Chime grabs $8m Series A
New mobile banking and rewards platform Chime has raised $8 million in its first round of financing from Crosslink Capital, Homebrew, Forerunner Ventures, and PivotNorth Capital.
Stratoscale raises $32m in Series B funding
Stratoscale, a Tel Aviv-based enterprise data center solutions company still operating in stealth mode, has raised an additional $32 million, to bring total funding to $42 million.
Battery Ventures invests $15m in doc-sharing company Nitro
Nitro, which provides businesses with the tools to share documents, has raised $15 million in funding from Battery Ventures.