Zeta Global, the marketing tech company that has recently acquired the likes of eBay’s enterprise arm and Acxiom Impact, is preparing for another round of acquisitions and investments in its technology. To do so, the company today announced that it has raised a $140 million Series F round. The round is a bit unusual in that it consists of $115 million ... Read More »
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Market research tech startup Attest raises $3.1M
Attest, a London startup that has built a market research platform to enable companies to get market insights quicker and more often, has picked up $3.1 million in further funding. Oxford Capital, and Episode 1 led the round, with participation from a number new angel investors including London Business School Emeritus Professor of Management and Marketing Paddy Barwise. The company ... Read More »
Ringly Raises $5.1 Million to Create More Gadget Jewelry
With ideas like the Smarty Ring winning support in crowdfunding campaigns, the market for mart jewelry has already been established. But a company called Ringly, also known for a ring that lights up to signal incoming notifications, plans to push that market to the next level. Now, after a successful $5.1 million round of Series A funding, Ringly is ready ... Read More »
Ringly Raises $5.1 Million to Create More Gadget Jewelry
With ideas like the Smarty Ring winning support in crowdfunding campaigns, the market for mart jewelry has already been established. But a company called Ringly, also known for a ring that lights up to signal incoming notifications, plans to push that market to the next level. Now, after a successful $5.1 million round of Series A funding, Ringly is ready ... Read More »
Intel Raises Revenue Forecast as PC Market Improves
HIGHLIGHTS Intel struggling as tech users shift away from PCs to mobile phones Sales in the company’s PC business declined 3 percent to $7.3 billion Intel said it expected third-quarter revenue to be $15.6 billion Intel raised its quarterly revenue forecast for the first time in more than two years as suppliers of parts used in personal computers replenish their ... Read More »
Intel Raises Revenue Forecast as PC Market Improves
Intel Raises Revenue Forecast as PC Market Improves HIGHLIGHTS Intel struggling as tech users shift away from PCs to mobile phones Sales in the company’s PC business declined 3 percent to $7.3 billion Intel said it expected third-quarter revenue to be $15.6 billion Intel raised its quarterly revenue forecast for the first time in more than two years as suppliers ... Read More »
Mobile Privacy Pioneer Silent Circle Raises $50 Million in Funding
Silent Circle, a Geneva-based pioneer in securing mobile communications, said on Friday it has raised $50 million in a Series C financing round led by Santander Bank as it looks to reinvent itself as an enterprise-focused business. The firm, which was founded by well-known cryptologists in 2011, said it plans to use the funds to expand development of software products ... Read More »
Hike Messenger Raises $175 Million in Funding From Tencent, Foxconn, Others
HIGHLIGHTS Hike Messenger announced funding of $175 million Hike Messenger is now valued at close to $1.4 billion The funding round was led by Tencent and Foxconn Hike Messenger, started as a joint venture between Bharti Enterprises and SoftBank, just announced its Series D funding round of $175 million (approximately Rs. 1,170 crores) at a valuation of $1.4 billion (approximately ... Read More »
Hacking of DNC Raises Fears of Cyber-Attack on US Election
Can the US election be hacked? The recent breach of Democratic National Committee data, along with other electronic intrusions, has raised concerns about cyber incidents that could affect the outcome of the US presidential race, or other contests. The campaign of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton said the hack that targeted the DNC had accessed an analytics data program that ... Read More »
Japanese Messaging App Line Raises Over $1.1 Billion in IPO
Japanese messaging app Line’s initial public offering has raised more than $1.1 billion despite a lukewarm IPO market. Shares priced at 3,300 yen each, or $32.84 per US-traded share, Monday, the top of the predicted range. That suggests strong demand. Renaissance Capital, an IPO research firm, says it’s the biggest US IPO of the year. The stock will begin trading ... Read More »