Circa announced the purchase of Andover, MA-based America’s Job Exchange (AJE). America’s Job Exchange is a leading provider of diversity recruitment and OFCCP compliance technology solutions in the U.S and as of the close of the sale becomes part of Circa. “The acquisition of America’s Job Exchange is an important strategic step for Circa,” said…
Celsius Network, the interest-earning platform, announced that it will be closing its equity funding round with over $18.8 million in investments. This raise was a unique equity offering for both qualified U.S. & non-U.S. investors, and has been now successfully raised through BnkToTheFuture, the largest online investment platform for investing in FinTech & crypto companies,…
WYN Studio, a new age content startup, announced that it has raised seed funding from India Angel Fund led by Sanjeev Sinha: India Japan Partnership Fund based in Tokyo, Pranay Anthwal: Media & Entertainment industry leader, Narendra Firodia: Founder, Sohamm Unicorp and Rahul Narvekar: Co-Founder, India Angel Fund. WYN – What’s Your Narrative is a…
Riiid, a leading AI education solutions startup and a member company of the Born2Global Centre, announced that it has successfully secured a $41.8 million pre-Series D funding round. The round includes investment from state-run Korea Development Bank (KDB), NVESTOR, Intervest as well as from an existing investor IMM Investment, bringing Riiid’s total funding to date…
ChannelAdvisor Corporation, a provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions that enable brands and retailers to increase global sales, announced that it has acquired BlueBoard, a leading e-commerce analytics company. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Paris, France, BlueBoard helps leading global brands such as L’Oreal, Clarins, and Logitech gain a competitive advantage…
Ather Energy, a Bengaluru-based electric vehicle startup, announced that it has raised Rs 84 crore fresh funding from Hero MotoCorp. The EV startup will utilise the funds to boost expansion. It has plans to expand into 20 cities by the end of next year and set up a new manufacturing plant in Hosur, in Tamil…
Health insurtech company Sidecar Health has raised $20 million in its most recent funding round. The company intends to save the U.S.A $1tn in healthcare costs annually by empowering consumers to shop around for health services using its Visa payment card and mobile app. The round was led by Cathay Innovation and joined by new…
Cold-pressed beverages maker Vive Organic recently announced the closing of a $13mn Series B funding round led by Monogram Capital with participation by Cambridge SPG and Powerplant Ventures. Vive provides customers with cold-pressed wellness shots that are formulated with a focus on boosting the immune system. The brand has seen explosive growth since inception in…
Cloud contact center for enterprises Talkdesk recently announced $143mn in Series C funding from a combination of new and existing investors. The company said that the amount raised, and the company’s valuation of more than $3 billion, reflects both investor confidence in Talkdesk’s business and the strategic role that superior customer experience plays among top…
Viasat, a global communications company, announced the closing of a $175 million common stock investment from affiliates of Intercorp, and affiliates of The Baupost Group, L.L.C, Viasat’s largest shareholder. Viasat will utilise the current investment for general corporate purposes, which may include financing costs related to the purchase, launch and operation of satellites, potential acquisitions,…
Autodesk, Inc announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Pype, a provider of cloud-based solutions for automating construction project management workflows. The acquisition will empower general contractors, subcontractors and owners to gain even more value from Autodesk Construction Cloud by automating critical construction workflows such as submittals and closeouts to increase productivity and…
Entri Software, a vernacular language learning platform for India which owns and operates local languages-focused job learning app Entri, announced that it has raised an additional $1.7 million in funding led by Good Capital. The latest fund infusion is an addition to the $1.4 million the company raised in February this year, and which was…
Wipro Limited, a global information technology, consulting and business process services company, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 4C, one of the largest Salesforce partners in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. Established in 1997 with its headquarters in Mechelen, Belgium, 4C is an independent Salesforce Platinum Partner and one…
Gigforce, a Bengaluru-based on-demand staffing platform, announced that it has raised Rs 6 crore from Unitus Ventures. The startup allows gig workers to select jobs suited to their priorities, along with industry-specific training and upskilling. It also aims to bridge the gap between conventional hiring and modern-day business demands. “The dynamics of hiring have rapidly…
Amynta Group, a premier insurance services provider of property & casualty and warranty protection products and services, announced that it has acquired Pivotal Solutions Inc. Founded in 1999, Pivotal Solutions is a strategic partner to automotive dealer groups, providing F&I solutions, training and development to drive customer engagement and deliver superior F&I performance for its…