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SAN FRANCISCO — Persona, a leading verified identity platform, has announced a $200 million Series D funding round, bringing the company’s valuation to $2 billion. The round was co-led by Founders Fund and Ribbit Capital, with participation from existing investors including BOND, Coatue, First Round Capital, and Index Ventures and Chemistry. AI, fraud, and fragmentation are redefining online identity […]
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) announced 120 newly elected members, including seven Stanford University researchers. Scientists are elected to the NAS by their peers “in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.” The NAS provides advice to the United States government on matters related to science, engineering, and health policy. The new members […]
SANTA CLARA – Ellore, Santa Clara’s premier luxury senior living community in The Clara District, has opened its doors to welcome its first residents. As the newest addition to Silicon Valley’s evolving landscape, Ellore is redefining senior living for the generation that helped shape the region’s legacy of innovation. The 176-residence community offers curated amenities, including […]
Goodwill of Silicon Valley, a nonprofit dedicated to improving job opportunities and the standards of living for those facing employment barriers, has opened its first-ever Outlet store. This new location offers bulk shopping at deeply discounted prices, with most items sold by the pound. Shoppers can expect a fast-paced, treasure-hunt-style experience featuring clothing, housewares, books, […]
San Francisco Police officers assigned to Ingleside Station conducted a shoplifting sting to address Organized Retail Crimes (ORC). These operations involved coordinated efforts of uniformed and plainclothes officers who waited to arrest criminals who shoplift from retail businesses. Safeway and Walgreens, located on the 3300 block of Mission Street and the 900 block of Geneva […]
DoorDash has announced new products and features for merchants to manage online orders in real-time and connect directly with their customers. These updates support merchants by providing tools that help drive sales, improve operations, and meet the evolving needs of consumers. The new products and features include: Live order management for the Business Manager App – […]
SAN FRANCISCO — Plenful, an AI workflow automation platform modernizing healthcare operations, has secured a $50 million Series B funding round. The round is co-led by Mitchell Rales, co-founder of Danaher Corporation, who also joins Plenful’s board and Arena Holdings, with participation from Notable Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, TQ Ventures, Susa/Kivu Ventures, and other leading investors. This brings […]
SAN FRANCISCO — Doppel, an AI-powered social engineering defense platform, is announcing a Series B funding round after a year of rapid growth following its Series A, bringing the total amount raised to $54.4 million. The Series B round of $35 million at $205 million valuation is led by Bessemer Venture Partners, along with additional […]
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department has dismantled a prolific organized retail theft ring tied to nearly 200 Home Depot heists across the Bay Area—and more than $92,000 in stolen merchandise. Four suspects were arrested Tuesday following coordinated raids in Richmond, San Leandro, and South San Francisco. The theft crew crisscrossed California, stealing power tools, […]
Global VC investment surged from $118.7 billion in Q4’24 to a ten-quarter high of $126.3 billion in Q1’25, despite ongoing geopolitical conflicts and tensions, continued concerns about global trade and tariffs, and the delay of a major reopening in the IPO market. The overall increase in deal value was largely driven by a series of […]
SAN FRANCISCO – Square has launched the new Square Point of Sale app – its next-generation software that brings the company’s commerce and payments functionality into a single app that sellers can personalize to meet the complex needs of their business. Sixteen years ago, Square launched its very first mobile card reader and point of […]
DoorDash has released its list of the nation’s 100 Best Brunch Spots for Mother’s Day 2025, making a delightful at-home celebration effortlessly achievable. With Mother’s Day being one of the most popular days of the year for food delivery, you can now forget the restaurant rush. Let’s face it, it’s always the moms rushing you out the […]