Software startup SparkCognition announced it has secured $32.5 million in Series B financing. Verizon Ventures and HorizonX participated in the round. SparkCognition is a global leader in cognitive computing analytics. A highly-awarded company recognized for cutting-edge technology, SparkCognition develops AI-powered software for the safety, security,
Certica Solutions, a Software-as-a-Service company for K-12 vendors, announced today that it has acquired Unbound Concepts. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Through in-hand, knowledge-gathering tools such as BookLeveler, Unbound Concepts seeks to build a corpus of accurately leveled K-12 digital books and
Yoyo Wallet just closed $15.3 million in Series B financing. Three investors participated in the round, among them Metro Group and Woodford Investment Management. Yoyo Wallet is a U.K.-based mobile wallet startup that enables users to pay for their goods with smartphones. The company currently processes
Upstream Security completed $2 million in seed financing. Glilot Capital Partners and Maniv Mobility participated in the round. Upstream Security provides a cloud-based SaaS security platform that runs between fleet management IT networks and operational networks. It is designed to block complex attacks before they
Fintonic closed $28 million in Series B financing. Two investors contributed to the round, among them ING Corporate Investments. Fintonic is a mobile-centric consumer banking platform that provides users with insurance and investment products and targeted loans. It offers an advanced access point for users to
HAT Data Exchange announced the completion of $509,080 in financing from Amadeus Capital and other investors. HAT Data Exchange (HATDeX) is a social enterprise with a mission to promote the growth of a global network of HATs and HAT data exchanges. HAT refers to “Hub
Consumer startup Oars + Alps completed $1.3 million in seed financing. Two investors contributed to the round, among them Breakout Labs. Oars + Alps is a men’s skincare product that claims to provide premium benefits without charging premium prices. Its mission is to give active guys
Fintech startup RentTrack announced it has secured new financing led by Yabeo. RentTrack is a streamlined payment portal for renters. For many, rent is their biggest monthly expense, but until now they have never had the credit-building advantages that homeowners take for granted. By reporting rent
Wireless startup Benu Networks announced it has secured $7.7 million in financing from an undisclosed investor. Benu Networks is a privately held telecommunications infrastructure company led by an experienced team of telecommunications veterans headquartered in Billerica, MA. Benu offers fixed and mobile operators a scalable, access-independent,
MetaBrite announced the close of $2.2 million in Series A financing from an undisclosed investor. MetaBrite’s goal is to provide the next generation of consumer behavioral insights. The company is a leader in the development of automated receipt capture and processing technologies. Its proprietary software development