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HealthJoy Lands $12.5M To Double Staff
HealthJoy Lands $12.5M To Double Staff
March 10, 2019  |  Startups

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...

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China’s WeChat Exposes Debtors Via Social Media
China’s WeChat Exposes Debtors Via Social Media
February 04, 2019  |  Mobile Applications

A new Chinese app has been created specifically to shame people who don’t pay their bills. The “deadbeat map” app with WeChat, which was developed...

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Porsche, BMW-Backed Urgent.ly Raises $21M For Roadside Assistance
Porsche, BMW-Backed Urgent.ly Raises $21M For Roadside Assistance
January 28, 2019  |  Investments

Roadside assistance startup Urgent.ly has raised $21 million in a Series B round that included venture arms of BMW, Porsche and Jaguar Land Rover. Urgent.ly’s...

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MINDBODY Goes Private In Deal With Vista Equity Partners
MINDBODY Goes Private In Deal With Vista Equity Partners
December 26, 2018  |  Mobile Applications

Software company MINDBODY, which makes platforms for the fitness industry, will become a private company after a brief stint as a public one. The Wall...

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Grab Opens App Up To Third-Party Developers
Grab Opens App Up To Third-Party Developers
July 10, 2018  |  Mobile Applications

Grab, the Southeast Asian ride-hailing app company, is trying to expand its business — and as a result, it is opening up its platform to developers...

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The FCA Is Proposing Changes To Help Victims Of APP Fraud
The FCA Is Proposing Changes To Help Victims Of APP Fraud
June 26, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the U.K. on Tuesday (June 26) announced it is proposing changes to complaint handling rules to help victims of...

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Facebook Launches ‘Order Food’ Option
Facebook Launches ‘Order Food’ Option
October 16, 2017  |  Facebook

Facebook has officially announced a new feature allowing its U.S. users to order food from local restaurants through the Facebook app. According to TechCrunch, the...

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Arts and Crafts Store JOANN Gets Digital
Arts and Crafts Store JOANN Gets Digital
August 21, 2017  |  Retail

Connecting with today’s shopper is something that most every retailer has been evolving their approach to over the last decade. As the internet continues to...

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