Bloomreach raises $150M on $900M valuation and acquires Exponea
Bloomreach, an API company that helps eCommerce customers with search and web site creation, announced a $150 million investment today from Sixth Street Growth. Today’s funding values the company at $900 million. At the same time, the company a.....»»
GM reports 52% surge in Q2 net income, raises 2023 guidance a second time
The automaker raised its guidance for the second consecutive quarter and said it would cut an additional $1 billion in costs over the next two years......»»
Thales acquires Imperva for $3.6 billion
Thales has reached an agreement with Thoma Bravo for the acquisition of 100% of Imperva for an enterprise value of $3.6 billion. With this acquisition, Thales is taking its cybersecurity business to the next level. Imperva will enable growth in data.....»»
Spotify raises premium subscription price for millions
For the first time since 2011, Spotify confirms a price hike for about 200m ad-free subscribers......»»
OneTrust raises $150 million to accelerate platform innovation
OneTrust announced a $150 million funding round. This capital will bolster OneTrust’s continued growth to meet customer demand for trust intelligence software. The round was led by new investor Generation Investment Management with participatio.....»»
Would you wear these new sneakers designed by AI?
The *airegan line of sneakers raises interesting questions about design authorship, intellectual property, and how much AI is changing the creative process. Branded is a weekly column devoted to the intersection of marketing, business, design,.....»»
Cosmic Wire raises $30M to expand cross-chain Web3 platform
Cosmic Wire will use the funding to speed development of a decentralized (cross-chain), transparent and secure Web3 and blockchain ecosystem. Cosmic Wire will use the funding to speed development of a decentralized (cross-chain), transparent and.....»»
AI companies pledge to safety commitments at White House, but Apple"s absence raises eyebrows
The White House convened with heads of seven companies to drive voluntary commitments to develop safe and transparent AI, but Apple was not among those present and it's not clear why.The White House meets with AI companiesThe administration has recen.....»»
Greenland melted recently, says study that raises future sea level threat
A mile-thick ice sheet in Greenland vanished around 416,000 years ago during a period of moderate natural warming, driving global sea rise to levels that would spell catastrophe for coastal regions today, a study said Thursday......»»
U.S. Cyber Trust Mark labeling program raises the bar for smart devices’ cybersecurity
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a cybersecurity certification and labeling program to help Americans more easily choose smart devices that are safer and less vulnerable to cyberattacks. The new “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark” program propos.....»»
Bureau raises $16.5 million to help users prevent fraud
Bureau is announcing an additional $4.5m from GMO VenturePartners, GMO Payment Gateway, and existing investors to complete its series A funding round at $16.5m. With the completion of the latest round, total funding for the startup has reached $20.5m.....»»
Logitech acquires streamer tool maker Loupedeck
Accessory maker Logitech has acquired Loupedeck, known for its innovative creation tools for streamers.Logitech x LoupedeckOn July 18, Logitech announced that it had acquired the Helsinki-based Loupedeck, a company that manufactures custom consoles s.....»»
Logitech Acquires Finnish Company Loupedeck
Logitech recently announced that it has acquired Loupedeck, a company based in Helsinki. While most folks will know the Logitech brand from its wide range of PC and gaming accessories, the company has also expanded its offerings to include.....»»
Logitech acquires custom console maker Loupedeck
Accessory maker Logitech has acquired Loupedeck, known for its innovative creation tools for streamers.Logitech x LoupedeckOn July 18, Logitech announced that it had acquired the Helsinki-based Loupedeck, a company that manufactures custom consoles s.....»»
Netcraft raises over $100 million to drive growth and expand globally
Netcraft secures first funding with over $100 million from Spectrum Equity and names technology executive Ryan Woodley as new CEO. Ryan Woodley has decades of experience leading growth-oriented technology companies and an established track record of.....»»
Hammerspace raises $56.7 million to unlock business opportunities hidden in unstructured data
Hammerspace has raised $56.7 million in funding in its first round of institutional investment. The funding round, led by Prosperity7 Ventures, also includes Pier 88 Ventures, ARK Invest, and others. Data has been widely considered to be among the wo.....»»
A Hair Loss Study Raises New Questions About Aging Cells
A protein secreted by seemingly dormant cells in skin moles causes hair to grow again. That’s a big—and potentially useful—surprise......»»
Honeywell acquires SCADAfence to strengthen its OT cybersecurity portfolio
Honeywell has agreed to acquire SCADAfence, a provider of OT and IoT cybersecurity solutions for monitoring large-scale networks. SCADAfence brings proven capabilities in asset discovery, threat detection and security governance which are key to indu.....»»
Promoting responsible AI: Balancing innovation and regulation
As AI technology advances, it is essential to remain mindful of familiar and emerging risks. Education is critical to fostering responsible AI innovation, as understanding the technology and its limitations raises standards and benefits everyone. In.....»»
Node4 acquires ThreeTwoFour to strengthen its security capabilities
Node4 announced the acquisition of ThreeTwoFour, an information security and technology risk specialist. The acquisition is Node4’s third significant growth purchase in the last 18 months, having also bought risual, an IT managed services and solut.....»»
CDK acquires full ownership of electronic vehicle registration company
While it will be a CDK company, it will still integrate with Reynolds and Reynolds and other DMS providers......»»