According to a recent SEC filing, nanotechnology startup NBD Nanotechnologies closed $7.5 million in financing from an undisclosed investor. NBD is a venture-backed developer of advanced liquid repellent surface coatings and additives. The company’s materials are designed to tailor the surface wettability of various substrates for
Swyft, Inc., announced the strategic purchase of NewZoom LLC (ZoomSystems), an automated retail, in-cash, and equity transaction company. According to the company, ZoomSystems’ automated retail stores for Best Buy, Benefit Cosmetics, Nespresso, Proactiv, UNIQLO, and other brands reach consumers each day across North America and
Curriculum Associates has purchased Motion Math® for an undisclosed sum. As a result of this partnership, Motion Math's games will be available as a supplement to Curriculum Associates' i-Ready® program, which is currently used by students and educators nationwide. Founded by Gabriel Adauto and Jacob Klein
Conversive announced the close of $600,000 in seed financing from an undisclosed investor. The Conversive platform aims to help business create scalable, one-to-one engagement with customers, build face-to-face conversations without outside developers, and maximize exposure by publishing to VR, AR, mobile, web, Apple TV and social
Acorns, a micro-investing app, has announced the strategic acquisition of Vault, a Portland-based tech company that lets customers invest part of their paycheck into a retirement fund. The Acorns acquisition was driven in part by their desire to open a Portland, Oregon office. The firm expects
Integrated, multi-platform media company VerticalScope agreed to acquire VarageSale, an app to buy and sell new and used items locally. Founded in 2012, VarageSale is free to use at varagesale.com and on its mobile app, which is available on iOS, Android, and Kindle devices. According
FRONTSTEPS, a software platform for HOAs, builders, security and patrol companies, realtors, and homeowners, announced the acquisition of the Evercondo web platform and smartphone app. Evercondo, headquartered in Toronto, connects condo managers, board members, and residents with an easy-to-use system for managing day-to-day condo activities. Founded
COLOTRAQ, a global sourcing advisory firm and agency for data center infrastructure services, announced that Tim Griffith has joined the team as the director of cloud and cybersecurity program management. Previously, Griffith was a principal at CIO3, a strategic partner of COLOTRAQ, delivering an enterprise cybersecurity
Hilton announced the opening of its Innovation Gallery, an incubator and experiential showcase for cutting-edge product developments. Open to invited guests including Hilton team members, hotel owners, and technology partners, the 4,300-square-foot gallery brings together all elements of Hilton’s innovation process and facilitates conversations about new
myTomorrows announced that Ronald Plasterk, a molecular geneticist, is the company’s new chief scientific officer. Plasterk is a frequently cited and award-winning molecular geneticist, having held numerous leadership positions at research institutes and professorships at various Dutch universities. He was head of molecular biology at