SAN FRANCISCO — Citizen Health, a patient-powered platform transforming rare disease care, has raised $30 million in Series A funding. The round was led by 8VC, with participation from Transformation Capital and Headline, bringing the company’s total funding to $44 million since its December 2023 launch. Founded by Farid Vij (CEO & Co-founder), Nasha Fitter (Chief Business Officer & Co-founder), and a team of […]
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Tote.ai Receives $22.6 Million Funding
SAN FRANCISCO — Tote.ai, the first AI-native point-of-sale system for fuel and convenience stores, has received $22.6 million in funding to accelerate hiring, market expansion and product features. The round was led by Cota Capital, with Storm Ventures and Cervin Ventures also participating. Tote’s “one customer, one cart” architecture creates a seamless shopping experience from forecourt […]
Medallion Reels in $43 Million
SAN FRANCISCO — Medallion, a company specalizing in AI-powered provider network infrastructure, has raised $43 million in new funding. Acrew Capital led the round, with participation from Washington Harbour Partners and insiders, including Sequoia Capital, GV, Spark Capital, NFDG, and others. This brings Medallion’s total funding to $130 million. Medallion replaces repetitive, manual workflows in the healthcare back-office […]
Hyphen Scores $25 Million Series B
SAN JOSE –– Hyphen, the foodservice platform for automated meal production, has closed a $25 million Series B financing, including participation from restaurant chain CAVA Group. The financing will speed Hyphen’s Automated Makeline from factory floor to restaurant floor—scaling production and deployment across the U.S. Digital demand continues to surge, and three out of four […]
Walmart to Pay $1.37 Million to Santa Clara County
Walmart, the largest retailer in the United States, will pay $5.6 million to settle a consumer protection lawsuit alleging the retail giant overcharged customers and sold products, such as produce, baked goods, and other prepared items, with less weight than shown on the label. The civil complaint, filed by a team of district attorney’s offices […]
Citizen Health Raises $30 Million Series A
SAN FRANCISCO — Citizen Health, a patient-powered platform transforming rare disease care, has raised $30 million in Series A funding. The round was led by 8VC, with participation from Transformation Capital and Headline, bringing the company’s total funding to $44 million since its December 2023 launch. Founded by Farid Vij (CEO & Co-founder), Nasha Fitter (Chief Business Officer & Co-founder), and a team of […]
Apple Redesigns Blood Oxygen Feature in Apple Watch
Apple plans to introduce a redesigned Blood Oxygen feature for some Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 users through an iPhone and Apple Watch software update. Users with these models in the U.S. who currently do not have the Blood Oxygen feature will have access to the redesigned Blood Oxygen […]
Joby Operates Flight Between Two California Airports
SANTA CRUZ – Joby Aviation, a company developing all-electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced it has successfully operated with other aircraft in FAA-controlled airspace by completing its first flight between two U.S. airports, Marina (OAR) and Monterey (MRY), California. The achievement is a major step as part of Joby’s commercial market readiness, highlighting […]
TownePlace Suites Milpitas Completes Renovations
MILPITAS – TownePlace Suites by Marriott Milpitas Silicon Valley, located at 1428 Falcon Drive, is welcoming guests with a fresh new look. The hotel’s 142 suites have been upgraded with new carpeting and paint, as well as enhanced furnishings, light fixtures and soft goods. The reimagined public space includes new furniture in the lobby and breakfast […]
Menlo Ventures Leads $70 Million Round in Chai Discovery
SAN FRANCISCO — Chai Discovery, an AI company that predicts and reprograms the interactions between biochemical molecules to accelerate life-changing therapeutics, has secured a $70 million Series A financing round. The round was led by Menlo Ventures, including investment from their Anthology Fund, a joint partnership with Anthropic to identify and back promising AI companies, […]
OLarry Nabs $10 Million Series A
MARIN — OLarry, an AI-powered tax firm for the next generation of high-net-worth individuals and businesses, has raised a $10 million Series A round led by TTV Capital and joined by Walkabout Ventures and Marin Sonoma Impact Ventures, bringing the company’s total funding to $14.5 million. OLarry bridges the gap between DIY tax preparation and ultra-high-net-worth, hourly tax advisory, […]
Lyric Sings With $43.5 Million Round
SUNNYVALE — Lyric, an AI-powered platform transforming supply chain decision making, has raised $43.5 million in Series B funding. The round was led by Insight Partners, with participation from Primary Venture Partners, Permanent Capital Ventures, VMG Partners, PSP Growth and NewBuild Venture Capital. Lyric says its revenue has grown 500% since emerging from stealth 18 […]