Concourse Global, an online platform for education institutions that brings together college guidance counselors and artificial intelligence to match and connect international students with higher education opportunities, today announced that it has completed the initial closing of a staged $2 million in seed funding led by Colle Capital. Other investors include A-Star … [Read more...] about Concourse Global Raises $2M in Seed Funding to Harness AI to Help College Counselors Connect Students with International Education Opportunities
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Cloud4Wi Acquires WiTech to Boost Presence in the European Market
Cloud4Wi, provider of the industry’s leading location service solutions, today announced its recent acquisition of WiTech, a leading WiFi solutions and managed services provider operating in Europe. “We are delighted to welcome WiTech’s team to our family,” said Andrea Calcagno, CEO and Co-founder of Cloud4Wi. “This acquisition is part of our growth strategy, which is focused … [Read more...] about Cloud4Wi Acquires WiTech to Boost Presence in the European Market
Innovating for the ‘Data-Centric’ Era
The following is an opinion editorial by Navin Shenoy of Intel Corporation Intel Eyes $200 Billion Market Opportunity, Announces $1 Billion in Artificial Intelligence Revenue from Intel Xeon Processors, and Presents a New Product Roadmap Today at Intel’s Data-Centric Innovation Summit, I shared our strategy for the future of data-centric computing, as well as an expansive … [Read more...] about Innovating for the ‘Data-Centric’ Era
sFoundation 2018 Fall Startup Accelerator Applications Now Open
sFoundation, a Startup Accelerator located in the heart of Silicon Valley, is now accepting applications for their 2018 Fall Startup Accelerator Cohort. The 12-week program will start on October 1, 2018. At the end of the program these startups will be able to demo/pitch their products or services to a group of potential investors, executives, and industry … [Read more...] about sFoundation 2018 Fall Startup Accelerator Applications Now Open
NASA Awards $15 Million to Small Businesses for Competitive R&D Program
NASA has selected 20 research and technology proposals -- valued at $15 million -- from 19 American small businesses. Each is partnering with research institutions for Phase II of NASA's competitive Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. STTR supports NASA's future missions into deep space and benefits the U.S. economy. Selected proposals will support the … [Read more...] about NASA Awards $15 Million to Small Businesses for Competitive R&D Program
Nikola Raises $100 Million In August
With a $1.1 billion pre-money valuation, Nikola Motor Company's emissions-free future is looking very bright. Nikola CEO Trevor Milton today announced that he anticipates the $200 million C round will be oversubscribed with more than $100 million already raised and funded this month. "Nikola's business model has been vetted, and the investment world is taking notice. So far … [Read more...] about Nikola Raises $100 Million In August
Sagewise, Leading Smart Contract Dispute Resolution Company, Raises $1.25 Million Seed Funding
Sagewise, a leading technology company focused on building a safety net for smart contracts to enable the efficient resolution of disputes, today announced it closed a $1.25 million seed round to launch and grow its technology platform. The round was led by Wavemaker Genesis and includes strategic investments from affiliates of Ari Paul (Blocktower Capital), Miko Matsumura … [Read more...] about Sagewise, Leading Smart Contract Dispute Resolution Company, Raises $1.25 Million Seed Funding
Data-Centric Innovation Summit:- Data Center Platform and Products Fueling Intel’s Growth
Join Intel’s executive vice president and general manager of the Data Center Group, Navin Shenoy, as he presents the company’s vision for a new era of data-centric computing at Intel’s Data-Centric Innovation Summit. Intel’s silicon portfolio, investment in software optimization and work with partners provide an opportunity to fuel new global business opportunities and … [Read more...] about Data-Centric Innovation Summit:- Data Center Platform and Products Fueling Intel’s Growth
LevaData Announces 2018 Cognitive Sourcing Summit
LevaData, the company that delivers applied AI to transform strategic sourcing and procurement, today announced that it will host the 2018 Cognitive Sourcing Summit in Santa Clara, CA, on September 13, 2018. “Following a successful inaugural event in 2017, LevaData is excited to reconvene with industry leaders at the Cognitive Sourcing Summit this fall,” said LevaData founder … [Read more...] about LevaData Announces 2018 Cognitive Sourcing Summit
Peloton Announces $550M In Series F Funding
Peloton, the global fitness technology company, today announced a $550 million Series F financing round; capital that will enable it to continue to innovate aggressively and to expand into more international markets. The round is led by TCV, one of the world's largest technology growth equity firms. Nearly all of Peloton's existing institutional investors, including Tiger … [Read more...] about Peloton Announces $550M In Series F Funding