SD Times news digest: Swimm raises $27.6 million in funding; Python in Visual Studio Code November release; UiPath platform 2021.10 released
The continuous documentation startup, Swimm, today announced the launch of an open beta, granting free access to any team that wishes to use the platform. With the use of Swimm’s continuous documentation platform, organizations can simplify the process…
Tech startup co-founded by Scott McCorkle secures another $7M in funding
Scott McCorkle An Indianapolis-based startup co-founded by tech veteran Scott McCorkle has raised another $7 million in equity funding, bringing its total capital raised to $31.5 million since the company’s founding three years ago. MetaCX, which offers…
Softbank leads a nearly $100 million funding round for a metaverse and NFT-focused startup also backed by Snoop Dogg | Currency News | Financial and Business News
NFT. Sashkin Sashkin A metaverse startup got nearly $100 million in a funding round led by Softbank. Sandbox is a virtual world where players can monetize digital assets like NFTs. Snoop Dogg, The Walking Dead, and CryptoKitties have also partnered with…
She Created an Ultra-Partisan News Agency; Now Billionaires Are Giving Her Funding to Fight Disinformation
ACRONYM CEO Tara McGowan in 2018. Screenshot via C-Span. The founder of Acronym, a startup best-known for funding a company that went on to disastrously screw up the 2020 Iowa caucuses, is remaking herself as a fighter against disinformation, according…
Funding news: Microsoft vets land cash for new sales data sharing startup, and more PNW deals
Groopit CEO Tammy Savage. (Groopit Photo) Here’s our latest rundown on recent startup investment news in the Pacific Northwest. — Seattle startup Groopit landed $2 million to help frontline sales employees share data with their extended teams and…
Sony investment pushes video startup Kiswe beyond $46M in funding
Join gaming leaders online at GamesBeat Summit Next this upcoming November 9-10. Learn more about what comes next. Sony has made an investment in video startup Kiswe. While the amount wasn’t disclosed, Kiswe has now raised $46 million since its…
Global $10.5B Insurtech Funding Train Leaving Many Startups Behind, WTW Advises
While global investment in insurtechs continues to rise, not all insurtechs are benefitting. Rather, much of the funding is focused on a relatively few startups. For example, in the second quarter, more than two-thirds of the total capital raised went…
Preston Schools get connectivity funding
Oct. 26—KINGWOOD — Preston County Schools was awarded $235, 967 from the Emergency Connectivity Fund to support remote learning. Assistant Superintendent Bradley Martin announced the funding award at the Preston County Board of Education’s regular…
Ed-infra startup Teachmint raises $78 mn in Series B funding round
© Provided by Business Today Ed-infra startup Teachmint raises $78 mn in Series B funding round Education infrastructure startup Teachmint announced on Monday that it has raised $78 million in Series B round led by Rocketship.vc and Vulcan Capital. New…
Funding news: Aging-wellness startup lands $27M; fintech company Embed raises $60M pre-launch
The Modern Age team, with CEO Melissa Earner on far right, back row. (Modern Age Photo) Here’s our latest rundown on recent startup investment news in the Pacific Northwest. — Can a startup help you combat aging? That’s the pitch behind Modern Age, which…