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Unicorns Still Toeing (Hoofing) The IPO Line
June 16, 2016

Still a dearth of tech IPOs this year, making our unicorns skittish about public debuts. Plus, a new U.S. unicorn entrant makes a bow. And a few layoffs to boot.

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Another Multibillion Dollar Week, And Yotpo Bags $22M To Connect Brands To Their Fans
June 15, 2016

The recent “Chewbacca Mask” viral escapade  demonstrated one solid truth: The finest minds of Madison Avenue – Don Draper himself (were he real) – could not come up with any advertisement for a product better than a truly delighted and satisfied customer. Get the Full...

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Symantec Sets Up To Buy Blue Coat Systems For $4.65B
June 13, 2016

Symantec is starting the week with a bang, announcing its intention to snap up Blue Coat Systems in a $4.65 billion deal that will broaden the security tech giant’s portfolio of cyberdefense tech and bring along a new CEO for good measure. Get the Full Story...

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Will Unicorns Take Flight with IPOs?
June 09, 2016

It’s raining IPOs! Well, not really, but if Bain’s Blue Coat goes public, the grand total of tech-related IPOs this year will reach — three. But other unicorns are mulling making the switch from private to public entities, with all the rewards and pitfalls that...

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Salesforce To Drop $50 Million Into Startup Accelerator
June 08, 2016

According to emerging reports, Salesforce will be investing, to the tune of $50 million, to help fund startups and create an incubator for cloud companies in their early phases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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LendingRobot Still Bullish About Lending Club Integration
June 08, 2016

The trading platform known as LendingRobot is enabling investors to invest in loans tied to both the primary and secondary markets, said TechCrunch. The interface allows for users to automate trades across the various stock exchanges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Investments Big Week And Verizon’s Big Buy
June 08, 2016

San Antonio sportscaster Dan Cook once famously noted “it ain’t over till the fat lady sings” as a caution against calling outcomes as certain when they are in fact still up in the air. It is particularly popular amongst politicians, especially those down in the...

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Computer Scientists Poke Holes In Machine-Run VC Firm
June 07, 2016

Wired reports that machines have yet to beat the human mind — at least when it comes to venture capital. The Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), which is a network of technology that operates much on the same principle as bitcoin, has been a bust, so far....

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Saudi Arabia’s Investment Arm Parks $3.5B In Uber
June 02, 2016

Uber has garnered $3.5 billion from Saudi Arabia’s investment arm, known as the Public Investment Fund, according to The Wall Street Journal. The $3.5 billion tally remains part of a $5 billion investment from the Saudis and others, representing the largest single investment in a...