Kabbage, Inc., a global financial services, technology, and data platform serving small businesses, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Orchard, a pioneer in developing technology and analytics for online lending and financial services. The acquisition will allow Kabbage to integrate Orchard’s technology platform for
Fintech company AdvisorEngine announced today that it has acquired Junxure, an industry leader of advisor technology and practice management solutions with more than 12,000 active users. According to the company, the combined company will pair digital solutions with consulting services to help financial advisors use
Swing Technologies, makers of the interactive “living photo” app SWNG, announced its employees will join the Skype team at Microsoft. Swing Technologies was founded by Tommy Stadlen and Frederick Blackford in 2014. Its debut app, SWNG, has resulted in a new visual medium to stand
Software startup Ascendify announced the completion of $11 million in Series A financing led by Canaan Partners, with participation from GE Ventures and Cisco Investments. Ascendify has created a completely mobile, social, and cloud-based talent acquisition platform that aims to combine all modern recruiting point solutions
VR startup AltspaceVR announced it has been acquired by Microsoft. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. AltspaceVR is a virtual reality software company that brings two-dimensional web content into shared virtual spaces and and extends the web to create fully holographic experiences. Through the
Berkshire Partners, LLC, a Boston-based investment firm, has completed its acquisition of Accela, Inc. Accela is a leading provider of civic engagement software solutions for state, county and municipal governments. Accela’s platform streamlines critical functions and drives day-to-day operations of municipalities, including permitting and licensing
Nielsen Holdings (NYSE: NLSN) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Visual IQ. The deal is expected to close in October 2017. Terms were not disclosed. Visual IQ enables brands to measure consumers across various channels and devices to deliver better, coordinated
SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Gigya, a market leader in access management. Gigya's customer identity and access management platform helps companies build digital relationships with their customers. Its platform allows companies to manage customers' profiles, preferences,