Software startup Instart Logic announced it has raised $30 million in financing, led by ST Telemedia. Geodesic Capital, StartX, Hermes GPE, Andreessen Horowitz, Four Rivers Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Tenaya Capital, Telstra, and Harris Barton Asset Management also participated in the offering. Instart
Square announced that Anna Patterson, founder and managing partner of Google’s Gradient Ventures and a vice president of engineering, has joined its board of directors. Previously, Patterson helped launch Google Play, the world’s largest digital goods marketplace, and led a team that scaled up its
Baro is a platform that allows people to “share anything with anyone.” Users can save money by renting items they don't need to keep permanently, and they can earn money by lending out spare possessions. Whether it's a vehicle for a month, a jet ski
Real estate startup ExtraSlice announced it has secured $1 million in financing from Benaroya Capital Company. ExtraSlice is a hybrid tech park that offers a community and shared office space for technology companies, service providers, and training providers. The park features 16,000 square feet of professional
PandaTree, an edtech startup, announced it has raised $1.5 million in seed financing. Four investors contributed to the round: Harrison Metal Capital, UP2398, Precursor Ventures, and Nanjing Sunflower. PandaTree offers live foreign language conversation practice for kids through one-on-one video sessions with tutors. Pricing starts at
IT services company Singularity Partners today named industry veteran Jamison F. Marra as its new president and CEO. Marra joins Singularity Partners from Maxsam Partners, where he was CEO and cofounder. He has held executive and senior leadership positions at many high tech companies, including
Fintech startup CFX Markets has secured $2.2 million in financing, led by West Loop Ventures. M25 Group, Origami Capital Partners, SixThirty, and Harvard Business School Angels of Chicago also participated. CFX Markets is an open and secure trading platform for alternative assets, including public non-listed
HR technology startup Glint announced it has raised $20 million in Series D financing. Four investors contributed to the round: Bessemer Venture Partners, Meritech Capital Partners, Norwest Venture Partners, and Shasta Ventures. Glint is a “people success platform” that provides analytical capabilities to help organizations identify
ZGUP is a health and fitness product for people who sit all day. The ergonomic and comfortable cushion provides a weightless sitting experience, releasing and reducing pressure on the spine, hips, and neck, and helping to ease shoulder and back pain. ZGUP Cushion is currently
In September, Facebook launched Bonfire, an iOS app that allows users to host group video chats with eight people at once. It's now available on Android as well. The app lets users apply visual effects and take pictures of their video chats to share on