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Andela, a company building distributed engineering teams with Africa's software developers, completed a $100 million Series D funding round led by Generation Investment Management, with participation from existing investors Chan
Moda Operandi Secures $165 Million
Fashion company Moda Operandi raised $165 million in financing, led by K11 and Apax Partners. New Enterprise Associates, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, and
Pilotworks Closes $13 Million
Consumer startup Pilotworks brought in $13 million in Series A financing, led by Techstars Ventures and Acre Venture Partners. Arena Ventures, RiverPark Ventures, Ekistic
Electronics Startup Obtains $7 Million
San Francisco-based startup Joy closed $7 million in financing led by Obvious Ventures. According to the company, Joy is the world’s first interactive photo album
EdTech Startup Raises $13 Million
According to a recent SEC filing, Minerva Project, a for-profit educational organization that provides technology, infrastructure, and support services, closed $13 million in financing
New Product Alert: Ball Wash
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
New Product Alert: Gary 2.0
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
New Product Alert: KiwiBot
Started in UC Berkeley, KiwiBot is a food delivery robot for college campuses. According to the company, it allows students to place a restaurant
Chefs Plate Closes $10 Million
Chefs Plate, an online platform that delivers fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and chef-inspired recipes to users’ homes, brought in $10 million in Series C financing.
New Product Alert: The Bond Travel Briefcase
The Bond Travel Briefcase is a travel-friendly bag for working professionals. It features a business card compartment, a trolley slot strap that fits on