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52 Boston Startups Net $1.5 Billion+ In May

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Boston’s biotech industry raised more than $1.5 billion in venture capital funding in May, BostInno reported. BostInno reported that fundraising for new investments by venture capital and private equity firms was less but still evident. LaunchPad Medical of Lowell received a $2.5

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Tracksmith: Taking DTC Running From Heartbreak Hill To The Global Market

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Boston is home to the world’s “statement race” — the Boston Marathon. you’d be hard-pressed to find a Chowdahead who doesn’t think Boston is the running capital of the world. you’d be hard-pressed to find a Chowdahead who doesn’t think Boston is the running capital of the world.

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Flywire Raises $120M, Acquires Simplee Healthcare Tech Startup

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This funding round brings the company’s total capital investment to $260 million. Tiger Global Management and Adage Capital Management also joined the round as new investors, with participation from existing investors. The global payments industry is expected to increase at a CAGR of 5.9 It is estimated that U.S.

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The Shelby Group, Equiteq Team Up On Investment

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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm Equiteq announced that it advised The Shelby Group , an eProcurement transformation and optimization consulting firm, on a recent growth investment from Boston-based private equity firm WestView Capital Partners , according to a press release.

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Cybersecurity Firm Cybereason Snags Another $200M From SoftBank

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This latest round of funding brings Cybereason’s total amount raised to approximately $400 million, with previous investors including CRV, Spark Capital and Lockheed Martin, according to a press release. Founded in 2012, Cybereason boasts distribution in all major global markets. and its affiliates.

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WeWork Heads Toward IPO With $47B Valuation

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WeWork is heading to the public markets at the same time as the high-profile IPOs of Uber and Lyft had appeared to disappoint. Supporters of WeWork see the company as a disruptor in the industry, while skeptics view it as yet another overvalued, unprofitable startup that can only do well in a strong economy.

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Stifel Launches Lending Unit For Startups And Their Investors

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has announced the launch of a venture banking and lending business to provide debt capital financing and commercial banking solutions to growth companies and their investors. The business will target early stage startups through mature growth companies, with a focus on the technology, healthcare, and life sciences industries.

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