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Massachusetts-based natural chemistry company Silk Inc., closed a $30 million Series B investment round led by Silk board member Jeff Vinik, the former manager of Fidelity's Magellan Fund and current
Consumer Startup Brings In $5.2 Million
Prose, a custom-made hair care products company, closed $5.2 million in Series A financing, led by Forerunner Ventures, with participation from Correlation Ventures, Lerer
New Product Alert: HEROES for Facebook Messenger
HEROES is designed to help social media influencers send direct messages to their followers through Facebook Messenger. From simple text to voice and videos,
Instagram Introduces Its Messaging App
Photo sharing social network Instagram launched a standalone messaging app called Direct for Instagram. According to the Verge, Direct for Instagram is available on
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
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
Apple Acquires Digital Media Startup for Undisclosed Sum
Apple purchased Pop Up Archive, an app that helps media companies improve productivity and monetize content by adding a semantic SEO-ready layer to media.
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
Electronics Startup Brings in $6 Million
According to a recent SEC filing, consumer electronics startup grandPad® raised $6 million in financing from an undisclosed investor. grandPad is a wireless tablet
Facebook Launches Messenger Kids
Facebook has announced a new version of its Messenger chat app designed for children ages six to 12. Called Messenger Kids, the new app