Rewind is a photography social media tool that allows users to rewind and rediscover old Instagram photos. A user simply taps a button, and Rewind will randomly select an old picture and surface it on the smartphone screen. Although the old images might seem cringe-worthy,
Konnected.io is a home Internet-of-things product that turns wired home security systems into connected devices. It allows people to connect existing door and window sensors, motion detectors, and smoke detectors to SmartThings, an open platform for smart homes and the consumer Internet-of-things. Using Konnected.io’s DIY
Nestlé today announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Blue Bottle Coffee, a high-end speciality coffee roaster and retailer based in Oakland, CA. Blue Bottle, founded in 2002, was an early entrant to the artisan coffee market. The company takes a hands-on approach to
Staffing company ExecThread, Inc., announced it has raised $6.5 million in financing. Canaan Partners and Javelin Venture Partners led the round, with participation from Corazon Capital, CoVenture and NextView Ventures. ExecThread, which was founded in 2015 and is based in New York City, is a premium
According to a recent SEC filing, mobile startup Gemr has raised $1.2 million in financing from an undisclosed investor. Gemr is an online community and marketplace for people who are passionate about collecting. From vintage and pop-culture collectibles, to antiques and autographs, Gemr is where people
Build with Sketch is a developer tool that offers a free Lego-like kit for Sketch. Users don't have to learn Bézier curves and vector graphics principles; they can simply build logotypes, fonts and custom patterns using a compatible set of modular, smart Sketch symbols. Build
Snappr completed $2 million in seed financing from three investors, including AirTree Ventures. Snappr offers an affordable photography service that connects people with pre-vetted professional photographers. The minimum booking price is $59 for a 30-minute session. The startup currently operates in San Francisco, San Jose, Sydney,
President Flip Flops is a political satire flip flop sandal product that allows people to go back on their word, one step at a time. It is a new line of flip flops designed to let Americans celebrate Trump’s tendency to go back on his
Sleep Watch is an iPhone wellness product that provides AI-powered, personalized insights about sleep. By installing the app on Apple Watch, users can track their sleep automatically without the need to tap any buttons. The app also logs users’ sleep data and follows users’ sleep
Enterprise IT startup Fauna announced it has raised $25 million in Series A financing, led by Point72 Ventures. GV, Costanoa Venture Capital, afore.vc, CRV, Data Collective, Quest Venture Partners, Webb Investment Network, and ULU Ventures also participated. FaunaDB is an operational database that lets enterprises