B2B startup Icertis has secured unicorn status with a $115 million fundraise for its corporate contract management solution, bringing its valuation to more than $1 billion. According to TechCrunch reports Wednesday (July 17), the Washington-based and India-founded company has announced the Series E round led...
Sonder, a rental startup, has reached a valuation of over $1 billion after its latest funding round, according to a report by TechCrunch. The company rents boutique apartments that are like hotel rooms, and allows people to stay in them anywhere from two day to...
Equifax said Friday that it has entered into a joint collaboration with FinTech Sandbox in an effort to spur global FinTech innovation. The companies said in a release that the collaboration is tied to data sharing, where Equifax will offer commercial and consumer data that...
GE Ventures wants to sell its portfolio of more than 100 startups. Sources told CNBC the move is is designed to help parent company General Electric pay off some if its $110 million of debt. Late last year the company also sold a majority stake in...
A group of startups is setting its sights on the travel activities industry, which is the fastest growing segment in the tourism market. The startups are targeting millennials around the world, offering services such as amusement park tickets, cooking classes, walking tours and more, focusing...
Bookkeeping startup Pilot announced it has closed on a $40 million Series B round led by Index Ventures with participation from Stripe. The round values Pilot at $355 million. In addition, the company also announced the public launch of Pilot Tax, its new corporate tax preparation...
Toast, the restaurant-focused startup that developed a platform to allow restaurants to manage and grow their businesses, has raised $250 million in venture funding at a $2.7 billion valuation. According to a report citing the company, the round was led by TCV and Tiger Global Management. Other investors...
New rules coming out of Washington D.C. could require startups to get government approval before hiring foreign nationals to do work, according to reports. According to a report penned by Jeff Farrah, the general counsel of the National Venture Capital Association, Farrah argued the Commerce Department’s...
HealthJoy, the Chicago healthcare startup, has raised $12.5 million in venture funding. According to a report citing the company, the Series B round of fundraising was led by U.S. Venture Partners. U.S. Venture Partners’ Jonathan Root will join the board of the healthcare-focused startup. Other investors...
