SAN FRANCISCO — Accounting firm Deloitte has released its “North America Technology Fast 500,” an annual ranking of the fastest-growing North American companies in the technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech sectors, now in its 27th year. A total of 21% of the companies on the list were from Silicon Valley with […]
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TaskHuman Lands $9.5 Million Series A
PALO ALTO — TaskHuman, a 1:1 digital coaching platform, has raised $9.5 million in Series A funding. The Series A round was led by USVP with participation from new investors Madrona Venture Group and RingCentral Ventures, along with existing investor Impact Venture Capital. Prominent angel investors include Baron Davis (2x NBA All Star), Sanjay Mehrotra […]
Apple Testing Small Business Subscription Service
CUPERTINO — Apple has introduced Apple Business Essentials, an all-new service that brings together device management, 24/7 Apple Support, and iCloud storage into flexible subscription plans for small businesses with up to 500 employees. The company also unveiled a new Apple Business Essentials app that enables employees to install apps for work and request support. […]
Forte Nabs $725 Million in New Financing
SAN FRANCISCO — Forte, a provider of blockchain solutions for game publishers, has secured an additional $725 million in financing, closing its Series B. The Series B was led by Sea Capital and Kora Management with additional support and funding from game and media publishers including Animoca Brands, Big Bets (Huuuge Games), Overwolf, Playstudios, Warner […]
Roku to Offer $15 LE Streaming Player at Walmart on Black Friday
SAN JOSE — Roku, Inc. has introduced the Roku LE streaming player, which provides access to the easy-to-use Roku OS, videos in high definition and everything needed to get streaming all in one box for just $15, will be available exclusively at Walmart for Black Friday while supplies last. Additionally, customers will also find fantastic deals […]
Blackstone Invests $50 Million in Ample
Ample, a battery technology company in San Francisco, has raised an additional $50 million in funding from Blackstone Group along with Spanish bank Banco Santander. The company has raised over $280 million to date. Ample uses Modular Battery Swapping to deliver a full charge (100%) in under 10 minutes, 3 times faster than charging. It […]
Quantumscape Acquires Buildings for San Jose Campus
SAN JOSE — QuantumScape Corporation, maker of lithium batteries for electric vehicles, is building a new QS Campus – the future hub of its upcoming manufacturing activities – after securing a new set of buildings in San Jose. The new campus comprises the current site of QS-0, QuantumScape’s pre-pilot production line, and the adjacent three […]
Instacart Adds Deal Tab, Dollar Store Hub to App
SAN FRANCISCO — Instacart, the leading online grocery delivery service in North America, has added a number of new features to the Instacart App that are designed to make online grocery shopping more affordable. From a Deals Tab and exclusive savings for Express members, to a new reduced cost and free delivery option and new […]
ViacomCBS Expands Partnership With Twitter
ViacomCBS has announced a new, multi-year global agreement with Twitter to deliver premium digital content around ViacomCBS’ biggest live events, hit shows and iconic franchises from the company’s portfolio of TV brands, including BET, CBS Television Network, CBS News, CBS Sports, Channel 5, CMT, Comedy Central, MTV, Network 10, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network and Telefe. Financial […]
KB Home Building New Townhomes in Gilroy
GILROY — KB Home has announced the grand opening of Ascent, a new, townhome-style condominium community in the highly desirable Glen Loma Ranch master plan. Ascent is situated in the foothills of Gilroy, just off US-101 and about 30 miles south of San Jose, providing access to Silicon Valley’s major employment centers. The new community […]
eBay Launches Refurbished Section With Top Brands
SAN JOSE — eBay, one of the world’s largest online marketplaces, has introduced eBay Refurbished, a new destination for like-new products. Shoppers can discover refurbished items from brands like Apple, Samsung and Dyson, all backed with a one- or two-year warranty. Through this new offering, the deeply discounted inventory is sourced directly from premium brands […]
NVIDIA to Provide Startups Access to VC Funding
NVIDIA says it will help its 9,000+ members of NVIDIA Inception with a better chance to get venture capital funding. The company is introducing a new program benefit to connect these startups with a rapidly growing community of 200 VCs and investors. The NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance will open new paths for startups to engage, create […]