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PAX Labs, Inc., acquired $420 million in equity financing from
Travel activities and services booking platform Klook raised $225 million
Carolyn Betts: A Powerhouse in Tech Recruiting
Every Silicon Valley startup hungers for rapid growth. While R&D and product development are important in getting companies started, it’s frontline sales people who
Unbound Aims to Be the Net-a-Porter of Sex Toys
Unbound is a sexual lifestyle company aimed at redefining the retail experience online for sex toys. Unlike other sex toy retailers, Unbound says that it vets
New Product Alert: Ambicular
Ambicular is a web app that helps people relax and block out distracting noise so they can stay focused on work. The app provides
Food Tech Startup Brings In $9.2 Million
Chicago-based food-tech company Tovala closed $9.2 million in financing, led by Origin Ventures. Pritzker Group Venture Capital and Y Combinator also participated. Tovala produces
Mobile Startup Closes Seed Funding
Villiger completed a round of seed financing. Three investors participated in the round, including Mangrove Capital Partners. The Villiger app lets users share recommendations, support,
Travel Startup Closes $10 Million
Collective Retreats, an experiential travel company, raised $10 million in financing from an undisclosed investor. Collective Retreats’ goal is to offer travelers “unique luxury retreats
New Product Alert: Orderly Health
Orderly Health has created a personal AI healthcare assistant named Louie to connect users with doctors, find discounts on prescriptions, and source healthcare plans.
Girlboss Secures $3.1 Million
Girlboss Media acquired $3.1 million in seed financing, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. Atom Factory, Slow Ventures, BAM Ventures, and Human Ventures Capital also