Fintech travel product Spent allows users to earn up to 25% cashback on hotel bookings by simply searching from millions of hotels to find their desired room and the hotel’s associated cashback rate. The cashback is posted to users’ SPENT profile 30 days after checkout,
Digital media VY Esports announced it has secured a new round of seed financing led by Raine Ventures, with participation from Courtside Ventures and Elysian Park Ventures. A content and services platform focused on bridging the world of esports, traditional brands, and media companies, VY Esports
Insurance tech startup CoverWallet completed $18.5 million in Series B financing led by Foundation Capital, with participation from Union Square Ventures, Index Ventures, and Two Sigma Ventures. Launched in early 2016, CoverWallet combines deep analytics, thoughtful design, and state of the art technology to help
Media company Curiosity.com has announced the appointment of veteran media and advertising executive Lisa Weinstein as chief executive officer. Prior to Curiosity.com, Weinstein was the CEO of Engine Media, the global media services operating unit of The Engine Group. She also served as president of Global
Paul Iaderosa has been named Managing Partner of Operations at LogicSource®, an innovative sourcing and procurement technology provider. In this new role, Iaderosa will also oversee all the respective tools, systems and processes that support the supply chain and data aspects of prospective client acquisition,
Hospitality technology startup Groupize completed $3.3 million in Series A financing led by Thayer Ventures, with participation from Golden Seeds, Launchpad Venture Group, Ace Investments, Wayfare Ventures, and NTX Venture Fund. Groupize has developed technology for the hotel industry to take control of their online group
Transportation Hyperloop One announced it has completed a new round of financing from Virgin Group, led by celebrity entrepreneur Richard Branson. As part of the investment, Hyperloop One has rebranded to Virgin Hyperloop One, and it plans to reinvent transportation and eliminate time and distance
Apple device management company Jamf today announced it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Vista Equity Partners, a leading investment firm focused on software, data, and technology-enabled businesses. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017. Jamf delivers, supports,
IoTium, a secure network infrastructure company for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), today announced the appointment of Klaus Oestermann as the newest member of the company’s board of directors. As a member of IoTium’s board, Oestermann will help guide and accelerate IoTium’s business growth
Transportation startup CarHopper announced the completion of $1.5 million in seed financing from an undisclosed investor. This online booking platform for luxury car rentals gives travelers access to the most unique cars in the world, from Ferraris and Bentleys to Lamborghinis and McLarens. Users simply search