Online security company NS8 completed $7.5 million in seed financing, led by Arbor Ventures, with participation from TDF Ventures and Hanna Capital. NS8’s products aim to protect online businesses from fraud and abuse, creating a secure customer environment. NS8 Complete Storefront Protection helps ecommerce businesses fight
Signal is a Twitter app for Android that provides users with a customizable, chronological, content-driven timeline. Users can customize tabs, read in full-screen, and tweak gestures, font size and thumbnails to their own taste with controls that are hidden until needed. Additionally, users can search
Men's body wash Ball Wash is a vitamin-infused mixture with 10 essential oils and plant extracts – including lavender, cedarwood, cucumber, green tea and bamboo leaf – that leaves a clean, fresh scent without being overpowering. Its activated charcoal traps toxins and chemicals, drawing out
After seventeen years with the law offices of James Scott Farrin, Eric Sanchez left his role with the firm to focus on product development with legal technology startup GrowPath. Sanchez is an inventor who holds several U.S. patents. While with James Scott Farrin, a highlight of
Online program manager Noodle Partners secured $14 million in Series A financing, led by Owl Ventures. Osage Partners and New Markets Venture Partners also participated. Noodle Partners sets up online degree programs for colleges and universities, and it also provides instructional design, recruiting, tech support,
Fynoti claims to be the most cost-effective home, personal and neighborhood security system available. The WiFi-connected device sends notifications to users via the accompanying app when the alarm is triggered and the siren is blasted. The system also connects users of the same area together,
Digital currency online exchange service Coinsquare obtained $8.3 million in financing from an undisclosed investor. Coinsquare enables cryptocurrency users to trade their wealth for digital currency and assets. With varying fees for each transaction, users fund and convert their coins for withdrawal in their digital wallets
Gary is a headphone organizer that prevents headphone cord tangles. The 2.0 version’s improved features include a narrower size to fit most pockets, and a wider bobbin to accommodate thinner, longer cords. Gary 2.0 is currently running its Kickstarter campaign with a minimum pledge of
Started in UC Berkeley, KiwiBot is a food delivery robot for college campuses. According to the company, it allows students to place a restaurant or service order with comments and special instructions, which is then delivered by a robot. Orders are under human surveillance, and
According to a recent SEC filing, Protochips, which provides materials and life sciences research analytical tools for research and development of nanoscale materials, raised $2 million in financing from an undisclosed investor. Using semiconductor techniques for MEMS device development that provide heat, electrical, liquid, and gas